Armanetti Wine Shoppe & Beverage Mart
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3530 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60657

Sid S. writes: ***UPDATE***

Father and son were a hard act to follow, but its been done and I happily keep my favorite liquor store at five stars!  My girlfriend sometimes worries when I go there - because I won't come back for a while, as I chat with the owner!…

Nick's Fishmarket
Neighborhood: The Loop

21 S. Clark Street
Lobby 1
Chicago, IL 60603

Dave S. writes: Went here for lunch and this place was pretty darn good. I really like the decor of the place.  He gargantuan windows really gave the smaller upstairs dining room a very open and airy feel.

I ordered the Kobi burger which was tasty.  It was not the…

Sage Restaurant
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

2465 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60614

Jamie C. writes: I took my parents here for lunch, and they were very impressed.  We all ordered sandwiches and they were delicious.  The sandwiches are a good size, but a little over priced.  They serve yummy bread while you wait for your food.  They have olive oil…

Ahns Jeweler
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

2429 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60614

Caroline A. writes: Yes.  I am reviewing my own family business.  This store has been a part of the community for 20+ years.  I've personally picked many of the jewelry pieces, and the diamond prices cannot be beat in the City of Chicago.  Steven is great with watches,…

Accent Chicago
Neighborhood: Near North Side, Streeterville

875 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

Doug p. writes: the best place for chicago souvenirs.  they have a wide variety of tshirts, shot glasses, posters, etc.  definitely make a stop here for your tourist needs

Weber Grill Restaurant

2331 Fountain Square Drive
Lombard, IL 60148

Toro E. writes: REVIEW OF ALL WEBER GRILL LOCATIONS:
With locations in downtown, Lombard, Shaumburg, and Wheeling, Weber Grill offers solid meat dishes, including one of favorite hamburgers in the city!  $9.50 for a burger w/ fries isn't cheap, but there is something…

Panera Bread

9611 Skokie Blvd
Skokie, IL 60077

Annie Y. writes: My mom and I stopped by here today to get some coffee before going to DSW.  I've gone here a lot for their sandwiches and I like it because there's an area to the left of the restaurant where you can chill on couches, etc.  And there's a fire place…

Holiday Bar & Grill
Neighborhood: Near West Side

740 W Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60661

yamil a. writes: There is no better neighborhood bar in Chicago than Holiday. I've been going there for about 6yrs. The family that owns/runs it are the friendliest people. It's a great little place to unwind after work. Plus they have some great food. The patty melt…

Payless Shoe Source
Neighborhood: The Loop

100 W Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60601

Stacey A. writes: How lame does it make me if I totally love Payless?

Because, uh, I kind of adore Payless.
True, their shoes are not of AMAZING quality, but it'll do in a pinch. And everything is under $25? Awesome.

I usually go to the Payless that exists in the…

McNamara's Food & Drinks
Neighborhood: Irving Park

4328 W Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL 60641

Christiana S. writes: This place has the best potato skins in the entire city.  

Imagine, if you will, two LARGE baking potatoes cut in half, completely hollowed out and then filled to overflowing with bacon and topped with a 1/4 inch of sharp cheddar cheese.  Add some…

Sabor A Cuba Restaurant
Neighborhood: Lincoln Square, Ravenswood

1833 W Wilson Ave
Chicago, IL 60640

Bill M. writes: This quaint BYOB restaurant is a good place for simple Cuban cuisine such as ropa vieja and a good 'n' messy jibarito sandwich. These dishes come with black bean soup, which I like to plop atop the white rice (I hope that does not go against Cuban…

Uncork It!
Neighborhood: Near North Side, River North

393 E Illinois St
Chicago, IL 60610

Nancy K. writes: Great Place!  Purveyors of fine wine, cigars,  liquor, beer, cheeses, party goods and hors d'oeuvres. They have wine bottles in every imaginable size and price range (many are chilled), they also have wine tastings and seminars.  Very nice domestic…

D'amato's Bakery
Neighborhood: Near West Side, Noble Square

1124 W Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

D-Rock .. writes: I have been coming to this place for years!  way before it was known.......it was just the local italian bakery my dad took us too to pick up Italian bread.......tomato bread and the pizza bread!  
It's awesome!  
The tomato bread is out of this…

Vinnie's Sub Shop
Neighborhood: Near West Side

1206 W Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60610

Mi L. writes: Well it was lunch time on Grand Avenue again. Instead of wanting to wait 40 minutes for my sub at Bari. I chose the new place I'd been driving by for a little over a year, Vinnies Sub Shop.  What a difference a change makes the place was awesome. The…

Cafe Fresco
Neighborhood: Near West Side, Noble Square

1202 W. Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60610

Ellen M. writes: Fresco was the shit for the comfy beer garden.  I'd do it again.  I liked the extra thin crust pizza.  I'd do that again too.

The scolding we got was awesomely dramatic.  "Sorry to burst your fun bubble."  Wow.

Well, here's my honest take on the…

Union Station
Neighborhood: Near West Side

225 S Canal St
Chicago, IL 60606

Ed U. writes: Al Capone was having a bad day...
"I want you to get this f*&% where he breathes! I want you to find this nancy-boy Eliot Ness, I want him DEAD! I want his family DEAD! I want his house burned to the GROUND! I wanna go there in the middle of the night…

Scoozi
Neighborhood: Near North Side, River North

410 W Huron St
Chicago, IL 60610

Niki C. writes: While it's not my favorite Italian restaurant in Chicago, I certainly did have a good time here for my friend's birthday.

We were a large group of about 16-18 feisty friends.  There were bottles of wine ordered, appetizers, entrees, single drinks.

The…

Kensington's Fine & Rare Wines, Inc.
Neighborhood: Near North Side

465 E. Illinois Street
Chicago, IL 60611

Robert F. writes: There are four elements which cement the 5 star rating for Kensingtons.

SELECTION
Anything from $10 bottles to "as much as you want to pay".

SERVICE
I've shopped here 5 times, and each time I would swear to you they built the place just for me.  It…

Salbute

20 E 1st St
Hinsdale, IL 60521

Michelle B. writes: You definitely need to make a reservation to get a table here on a weekend.  It's very small and there's really no place to wait for your table.  They keep talking about expanding, but so far that hasn't happened.  There's really not a bar area or…

Doolin's
Neighborhood: Near West Side, Noble Square, River West

511 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60622

Debbie M. writes: I like this place, they have a great variety of party goods and the staff there are really helpful.  I rented a helium tank from here for a party and bought some other things.  Everything seemed to be priced well and I like to buy from them instead…

Reader Newspaper
Neighborhood: Near North Side

11 E Illinois St
Chicago, IL 60611

Patty V. writes: The Reader is a great place to look for housing and alternative distractions. I vividly remember an add placed many years ago in the alternative lifstyle section. It read as follows:"Wanted, young boy to insert carrots up my poop chute." You just…

Primitive
Neighborhood: Near West Side

130 N Jefferson Street
Chicago, IL 60610

Nancy K. writes: Serendipity.  This is one of the most incredible places we have been in a long while.  We were in the area today and I was waiting for someone across the street and saw the storefront of this four story building with a large metal sign that said…

House of Hunan Inc
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

444 W Fullerton Pkwy Ofc
Chicago, IL 60614

Caroline A. writes: So I don't know how many times I've mentioned on yelp that I don't like Chinese food.  I mean, I REALLY don't like it.  I ate way too much of it in college, and can't even think about it anymore.

However, House of Hunan is one of two places in Chicago…

Bernie's Tavern
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3664 N Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60613

Niki C. writes: We were definitely one of the more dressed-up people here, but it was after a Cubs home game, so what could we expect?

I'm going to probably have to revisit this review someday if/when I come back & hang at the downstairs main bar, because I was only…

Johnny's Grill
Neighborhood: Near North Side

838 N State St
Chicago, IL 60610

Colleen C. writes: Johnny's Grill was a post night-class (at Loyola) standby. Greasy burgers, gyros, fries, ample portions...just the trick to bring one back to life after 2.5 hours of a droning professor.

Fountain pop...bonus!

Small inside seating. Casual, good little…

Kenneth Cole
Neighborhood: Near North Side

540 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60610

Robert F. writes: SHOES:  The styles are unique enough to get noticed, but not different enough to make you look crazy.  Wide range of casual, dress, and in-between styles.  Their watches are also pretty nice.  

SERVICE:  Ask for Damen (DAH'men).  He is quite possibly…

Coach
Neighborhood: Near North Side, River East

625 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60610

andrea w. writes: I had received a gift forever ago from Coach and finally went in today to return it.  I do think they have nice purses, but they aren't my favorite brand. However, I returned the gift I had received and bought a really nice pair of shoes. I have…

Misun Fashion House
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

2657 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60610

Alyssa S. writes: I 've loved everything I've gotten here: dresses, tops, and awesome jewelry.  They also have a very cool handbag selection, so I'll be going back for my fall purse.  

The thing is: I walk around looking like crap most weekends, cause I'm too lazy to…

Vinci Restaurant
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park, DePaul

1732 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60614

Keiko S. writes: We recently had a party here in their private dining room, and most of us were satisfied with the quality of food and service. The roasted eggplant is a must, so is the grilled polenta. The tiramisu was so sinfully rich and delicious that I almost…

Berlin
Neighborhood: Lakeview

954 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60657

Craig B. writes: Had it not been for a short filipino chick dragging me, I never would have considered going to Berlin.

So what does this fortysomething, white, heterosexual male have to say?  Not bad at all...  the music is quite danceable, there are many…

The Saloon Steakhouse
Neighborhood: Near North Side, Streeterville

200 E Chestnut St
Ofc
Chicago, IL 60611

Lisa B. writes: Overall, I really liked this place.  One of the best things about it is that you have the option of paying big bucks ($27-$60) for a fine piece of meat, but you also have the option (unlike, say, a Ruth's Chris) of ordering a $10- $15 entree that…

Oz Park
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

2021 N. Burling Street
Chicago, IL 60614

Justine -. writes: I have such fond memories of Oz Park. Running around the track for gym class. Sitting on the benches in the garden eating lunch. Playing baseball. Cutting class on a gorgeous spring day to bask in the sun and smoke some... OK, Oz Park is not only for…

Antico Posto

118 Oakbrook Center
Oak Brook, IL 60523

Carol K. writes: Just like in Italy where you have to wander down dead end alleys to find that perfect restaurant- Antico Posto will require you to wander around the sidewalks of Oak Brook Mall as this little gem is tucked away in a discreet corner that almost makes…

Coin Laundry World
Neighborhood: Bucktown

2599 N Elston Ave
Chicago, IL 60647

phil t. writes: a friend ashley went last night at 3am and she said it was great' safe' big' parking etc.. big ups!

Francesca's Forno
Neighborhood: Wicker Park

1576 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60610

Ellen M. writes: I have never had such nice service and food while listening to 'Nimrod's Son,' and I loved watching all you pretty things walk by from my window seat.

I guess you have to get here for early weekday dinners, 'cos it was empty and the service was…

Europa Books
Neighborhood: Near North Side

832 N. State Street
Chicago, IL 60610

Nicola C. writes: I love this place, I am originally from England so I can catch up on my British tabloids all imported. Great for other imports from all over Europe too.  Kinda pricey though, but thats the price you pay for an import.

Shui Wah
Neighborhood: Chinatown

2162 S Archer Ave
Chicago, IL 60616

Lindley E. writes: Shui Wah has become my go-to place for dim sum in Chicago. I grew up eating dim sum and I've had it all over the country (hello San Gabriel!) and in China and Hong Kong, so my standards are pretty high; until I found Shui Wah (which does not do cart…

Day & Night Dry Cleaners
Neighborhood: Lakeview

551 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60657

scott h. writes: This is still the best dry-cleaners I have used in Chicago.  Lived in Lakeview for 4 years and have yet to find someone that does as good a job for the price (locations in Old Town suck and Ukvillage are expensive).  The tailoring here is awesome;…