Name: Emilie Yount’
Hood: Portage Park
Age: 245
Favorite spots: Twist (3412 N. Sheffield Ave. 773-388-2727), La Pena (4212 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-545-7022), Marche (833 W. Randolph St. 312-226-8399), Cafe Laguardia (2111 W. Armitage Ave. 773-862-5996), Bistro Campagne (4518 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-271-6100)
She’s feelin’ Twist-ed
My review of Twist: This is a tiny gem of a restaurant stuck in the busy Wrigley area. Flanked by bars, this sweet spot offers an amazing mojito carafe, blue cheese encrusted steak, a delectable portabella ‘shroom plate, and tuna with a twist!
My favorite alfresco spot: Bistro Campagne … Japanese maple trees abound!
My favorite brunch spot: Deleece (4004 N. Southport Ave. 773-325-1710). The cinnamon-orange french toast is an orgasm on a plate, which takes less time than … well, you get it.
My favorite under-the-radar spot: Martini Club in Portage Park (4933 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-202-9444). Who expects an enclosed outdoor seating area with comfy and plush furniture and a big-screen TV?
My guilty pleasure: Marche. The chocolate dessert trio, which includes a chocolate mousse, is absolutely to die for!
