Haro - tapas y pinxtos
Neighborhood: Pilsen

2436 S Oakley St
Chicago, IL 60608

Rachel W. writes: This weekend, I died and went to tapas heaven at Haro.  There is no other way to explain this incredible phenomenon of fantastic food, incredibly service, and the best cherry mojito in the world.  
Our server knew the menu backwards and forwards!  In…

Lookingglass Theatre
Neighborhood: Near North Side, Streeterville

821 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611

Rob L. writes: Many years ago I worked for Lookingglass. I started off as an intern, taught children's classes, box office, run crew, house managed.... a lot. Love this company... so I am a little biased. However they also are a great theatre company to watch,…

Tamales... A Mexican Joint

493 Central Ave
Highland Park, IL 60035

Andrew M. writes: Not your typical mexican cuisine, less greasy and more exotic than regular burritos and tacos. Traditional dishes like queso fundito(?) and tamales share billing with veggie and goat cheese quesodillas, duck tacos, and jimica salad. If you're down…

Cherry Bomb Tattoo
Neighborhood: Wicker Park

1579 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

Seth F. writes: Great place for a quality unique tattoo.  Patrick and Kim are talented tattooists, each with their own style and vision.  They're also hilarious and easy to talk to about the work you want done.

Jim Noodle and Rice
Neighborhood: Lakeview

2819 N. Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657

Pinaki S. writes: I'm giving this place a mediocre 3 stars as I got Pad Thai without any bean sprouts. Pad Thai without bean sprouts!

That's like Batman without Robin, bars without beer, clubs without douchebags, porn without sex. I hope you get the picture.

Please…

Old Town Ale House
Neighborhood: Near North Side, Old Town

219 W North Avenue
Chicago, IL 60610

Kevin N. writes: Easily my new favorite bar in Chicago, why in the world did it take me so long to get in here?  Well, for starters, I'm only in town periodically -- but that said -- kudos to Chi-town yelpers for the reviews of this place.  It's not unusual to find a…

HomeMade Pizza Company
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park, DePaul

850 W. Armitage Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614

Chris B. writes: This is a great standby for us on busy days -- we've put the girls down to bed at 7:30p, and I'm not in the mood to cook, nor am I in the mood to plop down $45 on diningin.com or $20 on Dominos...who do we call? Homemade Pizza Co...

They have fresh,…

Bobtail Ice Cream Company
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3425 N Southport Ave
Chicago, IL 60657

Dave S. writes: Oh Yeah! I went to meet up with some Yelpers this afternoon for some Friday afternoon ice cream. This is a very bright, clean place and the people behind the counter were very friendly and helpful but not over the top.

Now for the good stuff

I decided…

Eliana Lily
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park, DePaul

826 W Armitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60614

Andrea R. writes: Eliana Lily is the newest  boutique in Old Town! The adorable clothes, reasonable prices, and friendly owner have been warmly welcomed to the neighborhood! You can custom design a handbag or you can even bring in an article of clothing that you don't…

Pho Xe Tang -- Tank Noodle Restaurant
Neighborhood: Uptown

4953 N Broadway
Chicago, IL 60640

Jessica C. writes: Start with one huge white bowl, add noodles, chicken broth, shrimp, onions, bean sprouts, pork, quail eggs, basil, lime, chicken, squid, fish cake and some greens.  Then...drizzle in some fish sauce and chili sauce.  Finish with one smooth and creamy…

David Barton Gym
Neighborhood: Near North Side

600 W. Chicago
Chicago, IL 60622

Tara M. writes: David Barton is, hands down, the best gym I've been to in Chicago.

Like most poor, recent college grads, I started my gym career at the Century City Bally's, paying 15.75% interest which still, somehow, only amounted to $35 a month. Though I think…

Quartino
Neighborhood: Near North Side

626 N. State Street
Chicago, IL 60614

Kristin C. writes: I went here on New Year's Eve for a pre-NYE cocktail.  Now, fresh into  2007, I find myself  totally smitten.  

To remember my experience, I like to rely on a simple (but useful) mnemonic memory aid:

Q is for Quite charming.  The layout, the atmosphere…

La Bocca Della Verita
Neighborhood: Lincoln Square, Ravenswood

4618 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625

Rob L. writes: Some nights I just want to pick up a little something, settle in with a bottle... err glass of wine and have some time to myself. A co worker of mine has told me on several occasions about this place and her and her husband love getting dinner to go,…

Sarkis Cafe

2632 Gross Point Rd
Evanston, IL 60201

Brian L. writes: This place (if it isn't) should be a landmark. It sits about 25 at a time and will be the quickest meal you'll ever devour. Usually riddled with New Trier students around obvious lunch rushes and the hours are limited.
I've been driving down here…

LongHorn Steakhouse

7070 Forest Preserve Ave
Norridge, IL 60706

Nancy K. writes: This is what this area has needed for years.  We really enjoyed our first trip here.  We stopped by for lunch and shared the fried onion appetizer which were good with a nice spicy bite to them and not greasy.  

The cheeseburger was good and served…

Dine
Neighborhood: Near West Side

733 W Madison St
Chicago, IL 60661

Johnny T. writes: If the samples at YATW are indicative of what Chef Turano can do...I might have to kidnap him, move down South, tie him up Black Snake Moan style and make him cook for me(I don't play blues guitar but I got "crazy eye twitch" down pat!).  HOT D@MN,…

Just Grapes
Neighborhood: Near West Side

560 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60661

Kelly A. writes: Hands down, my favorite wine store.  They have a huge variety here with prices ranging from the $9-10 range to very expensive.  And I love the try before you buy concept.  They always have a handful of wines available for free samples, but then they…

Ray Meyer Fitness Center
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park, DePaul

2235 North Sheffield Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614

James B. writes: Eye candy! Hot damn, you know what I like about college girls? I get older they stay the same age!

Although I could do without the fitness anorexics. I am surprised a place like DePaul wouldn't take them aside and be like "yo, eat something"

I use to…

Merlo Ristorante
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park, DePaul

2638 N. Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614

Patty V. writes: MMMM! This is one of the best in the city!! I love the artichoke and celery salad. Very crisp and crunchy, with yummy,salty Parmiggiano shavings on top.Delicious!Nice wine list and good seafood. I need to go back and have something different.

Helen Yi
Neighborhood: Wicker Park

1645 N Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60647

J Y. writes: FYI: This is my first review.  I've been a fan of yelp for a while but am a very lazy person.  Helen Yi is so good I had to stop being lazy to write this review.

To date, I have bought three items at Helen Yi.  They are probably three of my most…

Pierrot Gourmet At the Peninsula Chicago
Neighborhood: Near North Side

108 E Superior St
Chicago, IL 60611

Andrea R. writes: If you ever want an affordable trip to Europe try having lunch at Pierrot Gourmet, part of the fabulous Peninsula Hotel.  Don't be scared off by all the tourists eating here because everything is absolutely wonderful!  You probably will even end up…

Sweden Shop
Neighborhood: North Park

3304 W Foster Ave
Chicago, IL 60625

Sonja S. writes: The shop actually fits in quite nicely with the neighborhood, actually. The area is populated with many Scandinavian families, North Park (swedish) covenant church, and North Park University. Tre Kroner swedish restaurant is right down the street as…

Petersen's Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlour

1100 Chicago Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60302

Nancy K. writes: Great old fashioned ice cream (18% butterfat) parlour.  Hans Petersen created this ice cream and has been in business since 1919

The restaurant part  (only) is closed for business as of  02.07

http://www.petersenice...

Sun-Thur  11-8
Fri & Sat  11-10

PapaSpiros Greek Taverna

733 Lake St
Oak Park, IL 60301

Ellen M. writes: Eating here puts me in a VERY GOOD MOOD.  Tax season?  Car needs $1200 in repairs?  Daughter's pets ate each other?  PapaSpiros fixes whatever ails me.  It's the service.  They love me.  I'm not sure why, but they do.

The food is wonderful.  Love the…

El Llano Restaurant
Neighborhood: North Center

3941 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60613

Jerry M. writes: Here you get charbroiled meat with a side of meat in the ambiance of a place that seems like it's directly transposed from South America with festive decor. Expect the portions to be huge, even the $5 special for you cheapos.

Oh, and you can get…

Johnnie's Beef

1935 S Arlington Heights Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005

nicole a. writes: In my opinion, this is the best beef around.  It's the same juicy beef goodness that's had us standing in line outside the Elmwood Park location, just minus the line.  Actually, the speed of the service at the Arlington Heights location is amazingly…

Powell's Book Stores
Neighborhood: South Loop

828 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60605

Jennifer B. writes: I went downstairs to the basement filled floor to ceiling with books and, oh my, I hear what sounds like a soothing fountain in a garden. How nice. Where is it?

The continuous murmuring comes from the overhead water pipes.
Essentially, taps running,…

Garden Village Deli
Neighborhood: Near North Side, River North

100 N. LaSalle Street
Chicago, IL 60602

Ellie B. writes: What a steal!  They had pretty much had everything and anything you could think of.  And each piece of sushi was about the size of a saucer.  Whoa!

Avocado salad was awesome.  Basically huge avocado wedges with a vinaigrette dressing.  I'd say this is…

Bed Bath & Beyond

5545 Touhy Ave
Skokie, IL 60077

Stella Y. writes: Lov this store.  There is so much here! Great deals and you will lose yourself here! Great gifts, great home stuff and extra gadgets! Nice staff and service.

Via Carducci
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park, DePaul

1419 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago, IL 60614

Kristin C. writes: There a two things I hate to eat more than any other edible things (no "dirt" and "poo" do not count as edible) and they both start with "m":
MAYO and MUSHROOMS.  Ick.  

So imagine my dismay when our waiter at Via Carducci plopped a mushroom-filled…

Pizano's Pizza & Pasta
Neighborhood: Near North Side

864 N State St
Chicago, IL 60610

Nina L. writes: I've been devirginized because their Peanut Butter Cookie dessert gave me a foodgasm...and it's lasted for an hour...mmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

so after little miss kristina b. got off from work we ventured over here based on yelp reviews and i am so glad we…

Dragon Court Co
Neighborhood: Chinatown

2414 S Wentworth Ave
Chicago, IL 60616

Mo L. writes: This place has the best Chinese food I've had in the city so far.  The prices are reasonable and the dishes are authentic Chinatown.  The only downside is that you if you park in the megalot by the L, you have to walk all the way to the end of the…

Francesco's Hole In the Wall

254 Skokie Boulevard
Northbrook, IL 60062

Patty V. writes: First rate food,if you don't mind waiting. No reservations or credit cards. Cash only-so be prepared! Very good service. Ask to sit in Mary's section. She will take very good care of you.Menu changes daily and is written on a chalk board.The tiramisu…

Mon Ami Gabi

260 Oakbrook Center
Oak Brook, IL 60523

Lisa B. writes: Mon hubby et moi had a tres charmant lunch at Mon Ami Gabi.  It was like une petite voyage to France, sans les rude people et le cigarette smoking.

Both of us ordered les soupes a l'oingion, which came with une shitload of fromage on top.  But tres…

Nordstrom

6 Woodfield Mall
Schaumburg, IL 60173

Steph P. writes: Do you have breasts? If so, then for the love of God - drop everything RIGHT NOW and get yourself over to a Nordstrom's and get a bra fitting!!!

I had heard of Oprah spreading the gospel of the Bra Revolution http://www2.oprah.com/..., compelled by…

Thai Avenue
Neighborhood: Uptown

4949 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60640

Keiko S. writes: Authentic or not, I think the food here is great!

The place is bright and clean...kinda reminds me of a fast food/dessert joint. (And well, they do sell bubble teas and fruit smoothies.) Most of the items on the menu are Thai, but there are other…

The Glen Town Center

1900 Tower Drive
Glenview, IL 60025

Kathy R. writes: Great outdoor shopping center!  The first time I went there, I took a wrong turn and missed it (I did find the Kohl's Childrens Museum though).  But other than what can be slightly confusing logistics (just turn onto Tower Rd), I have nothing but…

Sedgwick's
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

1935 N Sedgwick Street
Chicago, IL 60686

Drew O. writes: I went to this bar on a Friday. They had $4 Long Islands. I saw about 18 people I knew. I don't remember the rest. Does any of this sound bad to you? Didn't think so.

Kristoffer's Cafe & Bakery
Neighborhood: Pilsen

1733 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60608

Edward H. writes: I love coming to Kristoffer's on a lazy weekend for their tres leches.  This quaint little shop has very friendly staff (owner?) and plenty of room for you to sit and enjoy your goodies.  Forgot your book or magazine?  Feel free to peruse the various…