Summerhouse Santa Monica/Stella Barra Pizzeria - IWF Chicago



Steve Dolinsky and Amy Dordek Dolinsky’sChicago-area Restaurant Recommendations – Updated 12/16ANDERSONVILLETre Kronor – best Swedish restaurant in the city; good for breakfast, lunch or dinner; go here for Julbord (traditional Swedish Christmas table dinner) from 12-1 through 12-31Address: 3258 W Foster AvePhone: (773) 267-9888Website: AVONDALEHoney Butter Fried Chicken – amazing fried chicken but get there early: there is always a lineAddress: 3361 N Elston Ave.Phone: (773) 478-4000 Website: Parachute – Korean fusion by former Top Chef contestant Beverly KimAddress: 3500 N Elston AvePhone: (773) 654-1460Website: BUCKTOWN/WICKER PARK/HUMBOLDT PARKAntique Taco – handmade tortillas, farmer’s market-inspired tacosAddress: 1360 N. Milwaukee Ave.Phone: 773-687-8697Website: Big Star – great cheap tacos, outstanding cocktails, fun outside patio but enclosed in winterAddress: 1531 N. DamenPhone: 773-235-4039Website: Boeufhaus – creative steak house and brasserie with German influenceAddress: 1012 N Western AvePhone: (773) 661-2116Website: Dos Urban Cantina – diner from former Frontera Grill alumni; cantina Latin food with great dessertsAddress: 2829 W Armitage AvePhone: (773) 661-6452Website: Dove’s Luncheonette – diner from same owners as Big StarAddress: 1545 N. DamenPhone: 773-645-4060Website: Lillie’s Q – good all-around BBQAddress: 1856 W North AvePhone: (773) 772-5500Website: Osteria Langhe – homemade Italian Address: 2824 W Armitage AvePhone: (773) 661-1582Website: Rman & Izakaya – New ramen hot spot, also cooked Japanese dishesAddress:?1482 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622Phone:(773) 270-4150 – upscale Dim SumAddress: 2100 S Archer AvePhone: (312) 326-6888Website: Lao Sze Chuan – authentic regional Chinese cuisine known for its spice and heat; also check out Lao Beijing & Lao Shanghai all by owner Tony Hu Address: 2172 S Archer Ave (other locations throughout Chicagoland area and in CA!)Phone: (312) 326-5040Website: MingHin – upscale Dim SumAddress: 2168 S Archer AvePhone: (312) 808-1999Website: Phoenix – the good Chinese restaurant standby; great Chinese restaurant for large parties; serves Dim Sum, Lunch, or DinnerAddress: 2131 S Archer AveWebsite: Triple Crown – also good for dim sum and dinnerAddress: 2217 S Wentworth AvePhone: (312) 842-0088Website: GOLD COASTMaple & Ash – sexy steakhouse with great seafood and lush spaceAddress: 8 W Maple StPhone: (312) 944-8888Website: HYDE PARKA10 – sister restaurant to Yusho in Logan Square and great addition to Hyde Park; American handcrafted fareAddress: 10 Hyde Park Ave Phone: (773) 288- 1010Website: The Promontory – new to Hyde Park and developed by the same people as Longman & Eagle; great food and space with music venue upstairsAddress: 5311 South Lake Park Avenue West Phone: (312) 801-2100Website: IRVING PARKSmoque BBQ – best BBQ joint outside of TexasAddress: 3800 N. PulaskiPhone: 773-545-7427Website: LINCOLN PARKBalena – modern ItalianAddress: 1633 N. HalstedPhone: 312-867-3888Website: The Blanchard – upscale but approachable authentic French foodAddress: 1925 N. Lincoln AvePhone: (872) 829-3971Website: Boka – updated menu and interior; outstanding modern American cuisineAddress: 1729 N Halsted StPhone: (312) 337-6070Website: Summerhouse Santa Monica/Stella Barra Pizzeria – Lettuce Entertain You’s new California fare and urban pizzeriaAddress: 1954 N. HalstedPhone: 773-634-4101Website: LOGAN SQUAREBilly Sunday – cocktails and thoughtful small plates; livelyAddress: 3143 W. Logan Blvd.Phone: 773-661-2485Website: Fat Rice – Macau inspired fare Address: 2957 W. Diversey Ave.Phone: 773-661-9170They also The Bakery at Fat Rice next door with great coffee and unique Asian pastries Website: Giant – chef Jason Vincent serving small American platesAddress: 3209 W Armitage AvePhone: 773- 252-0997 Website: & Eagle – Michelin-starred gastropub; amazing bourbon/whiskey listAddress: 2657 N. Kedzie Ave.Phone: 773-276-7110Website: Lula Café – organic, farm-to-table; brunch, lunch & dinnerAddress: 2537 N. Kedzie Ave.Phone: 773-489-9554Website: Parsons Chicken & Fish – casual fried chicken & fish with great cocktailsAddress: 2952 W. Armitage Ave.Phone: 773-384-3333Website: LOOP/MICHIGAN AVECindy’s Rooftop – classic comfort food in the posh and hip new Chicago Athletic Association Hotel. There are other great restaurants in the hotel that are casual.Address: 12 S Michigan AvePhone: 312-792-3502Website: Boleo Chicago – indoor roof top restaurant and bar with Peruvian influence and small platesAddress: 122 W. MonroePhone: 312-750-9007Website: Dearborn – women owned, sister restaurant to The GageAddress: 129 N. Dearborn Phone: 312-384-1242Website: WEST/RIVER WESTAu Cheval – a Brendan Sodikoff restaurant & arguably the best burger in the cityAddress: 800 W. RandolphPhone: 312-929-4580Website: Belly Q – from Chef Bill Kim; modern Korean, hip, noisy, fun atmosphereAddress: 1400 W. Randolph StreetPhone: 312-563-1010Website: Duck Duck Goat – great new Chinese small plates from Chef Stephanie Izard; need reservations way in advanceAddress: 857 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607Phone: 312-902-3825Website: & The Goat – great and innovative small plates from Chef Stephanie Izard; need reservations way in advanceAddress: 809 W. Randolph StreetPhone: 312-492-6262Website: Green Street Smoked Meats/High Five Ramen – BBQ place with a tiny ramen noodle shop within; casual diningAddress: 112 N Green St.Phone: (312) 754-0431Website: Gus Famous Fried Chicken – Memphis original fried chicken joint with new spot in West LoopAddress: 847 W Fulton MarketPhone: 312-733-1971Website: Lena Brava – Coastal Mexican cuisine, everything cooked over fire - new by Rick Bayless900 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607Phone:(312) 733-1975Website Sirena Clandestina – Brazilian-influenced, great cocktailsAddress: 954 W. Fulton Mkt.Phone: 312-226-5300Website: Little Goat Diner – creative diner fare from renowned chef (and Top Chef contestant) Stephanie IzardAddress: 820 W. Randolph Street ?Phone: (312) 888-3455Website: Momotaro – the Boka Group’s new Modern Japanese restaurant (Amy’s current #1 favorite)Address: 20 W Lake St Phone: (312) 733-4818Website: Monteverde – Authentic Italian food -homemade pasta by top chef finalist Sarah GruenebergAddress: 1020 W. Madison St.Phone:(312) 888-3041Website: – incredible delish tasting menu, yet not formal, intimate setting where you can hear yourself talkAddress:?661 W Walnut St, Chicago, IL 60661Phone: 312-877-5339Website: : same team as Alinea and Aviary, casual and hip American foodAddress: W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607Phone: reservations only through TockWebsite: House: the two public restaurants in the Soho House; both casual but greatAddress: 113-125 N. Green St.Phone: 312-521-8000Website: Swift & Sons – upscale but new take on traditional steakhouse by the Boka GroupAddress: 1000 W. Fulton Phone:(312) 733-9420Website: Note: inside Swift & Sons is Cold Storage a more casual seafood restaurant – also greatRIVER NORTHBavette’s Bar & Boeuf (steaks, shellfish platters & hearty pastas; dark romantic room)Address: 218 W. Kinzie St.Phone: 312-624-8154Website: Bohemian House or BoHo – upscale Eastern European fareAddress: 11 W. IllinoisPhone: (312) 955-0439Website: Bottlefork – Chef Kevin Hickey (formerly of the Four Seasons) helms this great upscale gastro pubAddress: 441 North Clark StreetPhone: 312-955-1900Website: Brindille – upscale four-star French; same team as NahaAddress: 534 N. Clark StreetPhone: 312-595-1616Website: Eataly – multiple Italian eateries under one roof, bigger version of NYC hot spotAddress: 43 E. OhioPhone: 312-521-8700Website: Ema- Mediterranean small plates and great meat & vegetarian by Lettuce Entertain You folksAddress:?74 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60654Phone:?(312) 527-5586Website: Fish & Oyster – fabulous seafood, oysters, & fish; same team as Balena & Girl & the GoatAddress: 531 N. Wells StreetPhone: 312-929-3501Website: GT Prime – new steakhouse by GT Fish & Oyster teamAddress: 707 N. Wells StreetWebsite: LaMian – outstanding new Chinese spot in River North by Malaysian restaurateurs Address: ?6 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654Phone: 312-595-9440Website: Sogno – fresh, seasonal Italian - there is also another location at 340 N. ClarkAddress: 464 N. Halsted Phone: 312-421-0077Website: Slurping Turtle – Chef Takashi Yagihashi’s ramen and Japanese small platesAddress: 116 W. HubbardPhone: 312-464-0466Website: Tanta – amazing Peruvian cuisineAddress: 18 W. GrandPhone: 312-222-9700Website: Topolobompo/Frontera Grill/Xoco (Rick Bayless fine dining and casual Mexican restaurant open for breakfast, lunch & dinner) Address: 449 N. ClarkPhone: (312) 661-1434Website: Vermillion – Indian & Latin fusionAddress: 10 E. Hubbard Phone: 312-527-4060 Website: of Bohemia – beautiful spacious brewpub with small plates and great cocktailsAddress: 710 N. RavenswoodPhone: (773) 271-4710Website: SIDE/PILSENDuck Inn – a lovely, cozy upscale tavern with food by Kevin Hickey from BottleForkAddress: 2701 S Eleanor StPhone: (312) 724-8811Website: Dusek’s – farm to table, Bohemian, great food and drinksAddress: 1227 W. 18th StreetPhone: 312-526-3851Website: STREETERVILLEGreen River – hot cocktail spot from Danny Meyer’s group in NYC with great snacks & bitesAddress: 259 E EriePhone: (312) 337-0101Website: Café LaBriola – casual Italian with pizza from Pizza Barre, their suburban pizzeriaAddress: 535 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611Phone:(312) 955-3100Website: Barra – “pizza from a bread maker’s point of view”; has the same pizza as Labriola Café on Michigan Ave in ChicagoAddress: 3011 Butterfield Rd., Oak BrookPhone: 630-861-6177?Website: ................
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