We asked you to tell us what made you fall in love with a Chicago restaurant. Here’s what you told us, lightly edited for clarity and readability.
“Ina Mae in Wicker Park. Excellent food, fun, relaxing atmosphere and great service.”
— Robert Miller, 50
“Nia, formerly Nia’s Mediterranean on Randolph [in the West Loop]. The chef’s tasting menu was a great way to try a lot of different dishes at reasonable prices. I loved the house-made sangria with fresh fruit in your choice of white or red.”
— Beverly Brown
“Capri Pizza. Best ribs.”
— Ronald Hartman
“Hawksmoor just last night. There were four of us, and we all ordered different entrees — beef, chicken and a vegetable dish — and all were very good. Try the bone marrow oysters. Delicious.”
— Lawrence Kopp, 72, Schaumburg
“Gino’s Pizza was so delicious. Deep-dish with spinach.”
— Janice Gehrman
“Peru Criollo [in Portage Park]. What moved the needle for me was the authenticity and warm hospitality — and the empanadas.”
— Monika Wieske O’Mara
“Miller’s Pub on Wabash. It’s a tradition with my son. Just before he leaves for U. of I., we go there for burgers and a beer for me. The service and thick Chicago history make it for us.”
— Tony De Castro
“The Brunchery [formerly Frances’ Deli in Lincoln Park]. The purple grits did it for me.”
— Seven Monroe
“D’Agostino’s on Addison. Love the deep-dish. Eaten at the other locations as well. Enjoyed.”
— Donna Hart, 67
“My parents lived in an apartment at East Delaware Place on LSD in the late ‘70s. Two favorites were the Oak Tree Cafe and Adolph’s Italian restaurant on North Rush. Both places are gone, but the great memories remain.”
— Dan Conrad, 71
“The Warbler [in Lincoln Square]! The dishes were so flavorful and creative. The broccoli blew my mind.”
— Carley Ives
“Billy Goat Tavern under Michigan Avenue. Lots of history and good cheeseburgers.”
— Deborah Fuller Tobias, Cicero
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Los asientos del Nabala Cafe se llenaron el domingo y se formó una larga fila afuera, mientras los clientes, que llevaban keffiyehs y banderas palestinas, mostraban su apoyo una semana después de que se rompiera una ventana con una bandera palestina.
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The popular Wicker Park venue’s last day is Sept. 8. The space will be rented out.
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