Summer means an onslaught of new restaurant openings — more than we can keep up with some weeks. So we’re turning to you to do some reviewing. Here’s what the first folks to post reviews of a handful of recently opened spots on metromix.com are saying.
Cibo Matto
The Wit Hotel, 2nd Floor. 201 N. State St. 312-239-9500
“Little pricey based on the physical amount of food on the plate. But tasty. Go if you’re a foodie or you have guests that need some impressing, but be prepared to order a lot or go home hungry! P.S. The interior design is tres sexy.” — jaredmhatch from Gold Coast
Little Bucharest Bistro
3661 N. Elston Ave. 773-604-8500
“Great food — nice mix on the menu of traditional Romanian and American. The service is fantastic! Reasonably priced with a nice outdoor seating area. We will definitely go back.” — onbender from Irving Park
90 Miles Cuban Cafe
2540 W. Armitage Ave. 773-227-2822
“I work right around the corner and love this cute little restaurant. It reminds me of the walk-up places in South Beach. Wonderful authentic Cuban cuisine, friendly staff and great service. Try the ropa vieja.” — rcm71 from Elmwood Park
e.leaven Food Company
54 E. Ontario St. 312-202-0899
“If you are hanging out in River North and want a reasonable, fast and clean place to get an upscale brunch at a non-upscale price, this place is the best. I enjoyed the blueberry pancakes and will totally be heading back!” — vegetarianishealth from Lakeshore East
Bucktown Soup Cafe
1840 N. Damen Ave. 773-904-8364
“Any place that sells soup needs to make a good chicken noodle … if you can’t do [that] right [it] means that nothing else is going to be any good. Well that classic was done extremely well. Would like a little variety in the bread choices, and the ambiance is still underway … [but] I think Bucktown is in for a treat with this new place.” — whajjek from Lakeview
