From: Tina Tawdre (tinatdre@swbell.net)
Date: Sat Sep 14 2002 - 00:32:01 CDT
>4. If you know of any other places, please put them on the table.
I like a place called the Mashed Potato, a very nice restaurant where
they also have drag shows late on either Sunday or Monday night, but I'm
not finding it in an online search, so I'm still checking into its
current status.
Meanwhile, here's a restaurant list lifted from the DishDish column of
the current online version of Gay Chicago magazine:
ANNA MARIA PASTERIA 3953 N. Broadway. Cozy Italian Ristorante owned by
two sisters, Anna and Maria. Specialties include homemade pastas, veal,
chicken and seafood dishes from Northern and Southern Italy. Don't
forget our city's best Tirami Su. $-L-CO-V-MC-D-DC-AE-CB. Party room
available Su-Th; Mo-Th 5-10pm; Fr-Sa 5-11pm; Su 4-9pm; 773-929-6363
ANGUS 7555 N. Western. Comfortable neighborhood restaurant. Everything
from great steaks, fresh fish and pasta. Homemade desserts.Full bar,
extensive wine list. $-L-CO-E-P-V-MC-AE-DC-D. Daily: Lunch
11:30am-3:30pm; Dinner 4-11pm; Sun. 4-9pm. 773-262-8844
ANN SATHER Home-style cooking with a definitive Swedish flair.
Justifiably famous for its cinnamon rolls. Breakfast service is
especially popular on weekends. Banquet facilities available.
¢-L-P-V-MC-AE 929 W. Belmont. Daily 7am-11pm. 773-348-2378 5207 N.
Clark. Daily 7am-10pm. 773-271-6677 2665 N. Clark. Daily 7am-7pm.
773-327-9522
BUDDIES' RESTAURANT & BAR 3301 N. Clark. 3301 N. Clark. 14 years of
comfortable dining at 3301 N. Clark with all-you-can-eat features
Mon./Thurs./Sat. Popular pastas/seafood/Angus Beef choices and
interesting daily specials. ¢-L-CO-V-MC-AE-DC-D-CB. Mo-Fr 4-11pm; Sa-Su
9am-11pm. 773-477-4066
CLUB LUCKY 1824 W. Wabansia. $-l-CO-V-M-AE-DC-D-P. The flair for the
'40s meets the 21st cenury at Bucktown's popular restaurant and cocktail
lounge. Generous portions of traditional Italian food are served
family-style. Specialties include handmade pastas, chicken Vesuvio, pork
chops, eggplant parmagiana and a large chef's special card. Voted
Chicago's Best, try one of their famous Killer Martinis with
hand-stuffed bleu cheese olives. Private party room available.
773-227-2300. www.ClubLuckyChicago.com
COUSIN'S 2833 N. Broadway. Authentic Mediterranean cuisine in a Turkish
atmosphere. One of Lakeview's most popular restaurants. A critic's
choice and Zagat's Surveys most reasonably priced restaurant.
$-CO-L-V-MC. 773-880-0063
CONN'S CATERING 1535 W. Devon. Commitment ceremonies, weddings, private
parties, corporate meetings, formal and informal events, pickup and
delivery available. $-CO-V-MC-AR-DC-D-CB. 8am-5pm or by private
appointment. 773-262-2666
CUCINA BELLA 543 W. Diversey Pkwy. Mark Donaway's nationally-acclaimed
trattoria boasting Chicago's only and original authentic Italian comfort
foods. cucina bella · 543 W. Diversey Pkwy. Mark Donaway's
nationally-acclaimed trattoria boasting Chicago's only and original
authentic Italian comfort foods. $-L-V/MC/AE/Disc./D. Mo-Th 5-10pm;
Fr-Sa 2-11pm; Su brunch 11am-3pm, dinner 3-10pm; 773-868-1119
CUCINA BELLA OSTERIA & WINE BAR 1612 N. Sedgwick. Chef Mark Donaway and
partner Warren Karas' new location of Cucina Bella gets rave reviews and
Zagat's Award of Excellence. Reservations recommended.
$-L-V-MC-AE-Disc.-D. Su-Mo 5-9pm; Tu-Th 5-10pm; Fr-Sa 5pm-1am. 312-274-1119
DAS RASHEN 5846 N. Broadway. Comfort food from the mountains of
Ethiopia. Restaurant reviewer Tracy Adams rates this restaurant 31/2
stars: "Time should prove this place timeless." ¢-B-V-MC-AE. Tu-Th
noon-10pm; Fr-Su noon-11pm. 773-506-9601
DINOTTO 163 W. North Ave. A popular and unassuming trattoria in the Old
Town area (by Piper's Alley) excellent pasta, seafood and veal. Daily
and vegetarian specials. Reservations recommended.
$-L-co-VP-V-MC-AE-DC-D-CB. Mo-Th noon-10pm; Fr-Sa noon-11pm; Su 5-9pm.
1-888-DINOTTO
DU YEE 3203 N. Clark. A new Asian eatery in Lakeview. Offers authentic
and health-conscious Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese and Japanese cuisine.
Features cook-yourself Mongolian Hot-Pot and a large selection of
vegetarian dishes. Daily 11am-10pm. $-L-CO-V-MC-AE. 773-549-5698
EL JARDIN 3335 N. Clark. Great Mexican food & margaritas. An institution
in "boys town." Enjoy the Sunday fiesta buffet 11am-3pm for $9.50. We
also deliver. $-L-co-V-MC-AE-DC-D-CB. Su-Th noon-11pm; Fr-Sa 11am-mid.
773-528-6775
FIREPLACE INN 1448 N. Wells. An Old Town landmark and authentic
Chicago-style steakhouse that is justifiably famous for its chops,
steaks, and seafood. $-L-V-VP-MC-DC-CB. Mo-Th 4:30pm-mid; Fr-Sa
4:30pm-1:30am; Su 3pm-mid. 312-664-5264
FLY ME TO THE MOON 3400 N. Clark. Italian cuisine and fabulous seafood.
Famous martinis, piano bar, cigars, late-night kitchen and romantic
atmosphere. Room for private parties. $-L-E-V-MC-AE-D-DC-CB. Su-Fr
5pm-midnight; Su 5pm-1am. 773-528-4033
HEARTY BOYS CATERING Prepared foods, gourmet retail & catering. Stop by
for our constantly changing menu and fresh Red Hen bread. Open early on
Sundays for quiche and baked goods! Full catering: Brunches, cocktail
and dinner parties, weddings, commitment ceremonies, corporate events.
$-B-CO-V-MC-AE. Mo-Sa 11am-8pm; Su 9am-5pm. 773-BIG-YUMM. www.Heartyboys.com
HOUSE OF FINE CHOCOLATES 3109 N. Broadway. Chocolates and cake
specialties. Distinctive weddings, sweet tables and all your sugar
needs. Tu-Sa 7am-6pm; Su 7am-3pm. 773-525-5700.
JACK'S 3201 N. Halsted. The unique industrial interior is almost as much
fun as the food. $$-L-CO-VP-all credit cards. Mo-Th 5:30-10:30pm; Fr-Sa
5-11:30pm; Su 4-9:30pm; Su brunch 11:am-2:30pm. 773-244-9191
KIT KAT LOUNGE & SUPPER CLUB 3700 N. Halsted. Eclectic range of upscale
food in a sophisticated, glamorous atmosphere. Warm and comfortable
environment with a modern retro sizzle. $-L-E-V-MC-AE-D-DC. 773-525-1111.
LAS MANANITAS 3523 N. Halsted. Classic Mexican dishes share billing with
some more unusual fare. Some of the best margaritas in town.
$-L-V-MC-AE-DC-D. Su-Th 11am-11pm; Fr-Sa 11am-mid. 773-528-2109
LA TAVERNETTA 3023 N. Broadway. Authentic Northern Italian cuisine owned
by an authentic Italian. $-CO-BYOB-V-MC-AE-D-DC. Daily 11:30am-10:30pm.
773-929-8787
MADRIGAL'S 5316 N. Clark St. Neighborhood bar known for friendliness and
great cheeseburgers and appetizers. Daily drink specials. ¢-L-E-V-MC-D.
Handicap accessible. Mo-Fr 2pm-2am; Sa noon-3am; Su noon-2am. 773-334-3033
NICOLINA'S CUCINA NBC Tower, 455 North City Front Plaza Drive.With
celebrity chef Jeff and the best Italian Mediterranean in Chicago.
$-L-VP-Major CC & Transmedia. Mo-Fr 11am-2pm; Mo-Sa 5-10pm; Su 5-9pm;
312-832-2600
PAT'S PIZZA 3114 N. Sheffield. Pat's was one of the first restaurants
in Chicago offering pizza delivery service. In 1988, Pat's opened the
ristorante upstairs from the pizzeria offering authentic Northern
Italian cuisine. Using only the freshest top-quality ingredients, Pat's
promises to continue to offer excellent service as it has for the past
50 years! ¢-V-MC-AE. Mo-Th 5-10pm; Fr 5pm-midnight; Sa 1pm-midnight; Su
1-10pm. Delivery: Su-Th 11am-1:30am; Fr-Sa 11am-2:30am. 773-248-0168
PAULINE'S 1754 W. Balmoral. Serves up traditional comfort food in
Andersonville. Enjoy hearty breakfasts like our acclaimed omelettes and
a newly-expanded selection of lunches. Daily specials, great coffee,
delicious ice cream creations and a friendly staff in a fun and funky
diner ambience. ¢. Daily 7am-3pm. 773-561-8573
RAW BAR & GRILL 3720 N. Clark. After 13 years of fusion of seafood,
poultry, pasta and meat. With late-night dining, some exotic items,
martini bar and fresh fruit daquiris and margaritas. Catering to
everyone's needs with our piano lounge and friendly atmosphere. Rooms
for private parties available. $-V-MC-AE. Mo-Su 3pm-2am,
www.chicagorawbar.com. 773-348-RAW1
TECHNICOLOR KITCHEN 3210 N. Lincoln Ave. Yes, it's a restaurant! In fact
the place with the metallic facade at Lincoln and Belmont is "one of the
best in the city" (Zagat). Blanketed in wondrous colors, Technicolor
offers a unique contrast of downtown food and wine with down-to-earth
service and prices. Perfect for special occasions or simple hunger
pangs. $-Major CC. Tu-Th 5:30-10pm; Fr-Su 5:30-11pm. 773-665-2111
-- Tina
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