French Roasthello
civility 24-hourshello
Reliable 24-hour Parisian bistro.
2340 broadway
nyc ny
Spencer’s Jolly Poshhello
fine british and irish goodshello
Well edited selection of English and Irish groceries, candies and cookies. Homemade sausages, black pudding and bangers. Serving “civilised” sandwiches and proper afternoon tea in the cafe. Order a Pimm’s cup and relax.
3755 n southport ave
chicago il
Boguslawhello
impeccable tailoringhello
Amidst the glamour of Oak Street lies Boguslaw. Up the stairs, right then left and you will fine a tailor extraordinaire. Ornery at times, Boguslaw will let you know this thoughts at all times.
Nuevo Leonhello
solid mexican foods in pilsenhello
House made tortillas and all the other Mexican foods you would expect from this Pilsen neighborhood busy dining spot. Serving early until late.
Nightwoodhello
"bold simplicity"hello
Robust menu served in handsome Pilsen dining room with lovely patio. Extensive wine list and interesting cocktails. Emphasis on local ingredients.
2119 s halsted st
chicago il
Ina’shello
the breakfast queenhello
Gone but not forgotten. Ina Pinkney is a Chicago legend, beginning her career baking commercially as the Dessert Kitchen Ltd. then opening Ina’s Kitchen in 1991. She quickly became known as “Chicago’s breakfast queen.” Her establishments moved around and later became known as Ina’s, an American food restaurant, serving three meals a day. Her accolades are countless. Ina’s restaurant in River West closed at the end of 2013.
1235 w randolph st
chicago il
Carol’s Pubhello
live music on a sleepy stretch of clark sthello
Great place to enjoy a beer and listen to the house band play country music till the wee hours; almost guaranteed to hear “Ring of Fire.”
La Creperiehello
most charming french cafehello
Lincoln Park beloved romantic, cozy and perfect institution family owned and operated since 1972. Sara and Germain Roignant founded the bistro serving Britanny-style crepes from sweet to savory, brunch to dessert, along with French onion soup, delicious salad, wines and cider. Occasional music and lovely secret garden. Be sure to visit the one-of-a-kind La Creperie. Part of the Ignite Curiosities Perfection Collection.
Four Seasons Restauranthello
modernist masterpiecehello
Since 1959, Philip Johnson and Mies van der Rohe masterpiece. Pool Room and Grill Room; unrelated to the Four Seasons Hotel.
99 e 52 st
new york ny
Transistorhello
neighborhood cultural meccahello
“Equal parts art gallery, bookstore, record shop, audio electronics boutique.” Live performance space as well.
3441 n broadway
chicago il