Someone wrote: >Gypsy's (Gypsies?) is near Ohio and fairbanks. Pretty good. I really like the wine bar at Gypsy and the free appetizers during Happy Hour but the restaurant has proved very disappointing on two separate occasions. Six of us dining together and none very thrilled with our dinners. I would not go back for dinner. > >For fancy/'bit pricey: I would definitely try Spruce. Very good; interesting >tasting menu. >I've received mixed reviews about the Capital Grill, and I've yet to go there. >Avanzare is pretty good and always pleasing. I don't know Capitol Grill but Spruce is excellent. I have been eating at Avanzare since it opened in the early 80's. It has had its ups and downs (with Chef and menu changes) but my last foray there was quite good. > >Bus. casual: Kiki's bistro on orleans, 3blks N. of Chicago. check for >reservations on wkends. Frontera always has this incredible wait. Go there >early, if you go, though its sister restaurant, Topolobampo, takes >reservations. All of the above are good to great choices. > >Why-stop-eating place: Carmine's clamhouse. share the meal. I shared my mainly negative views about Carmine's on an earlier post. Enjoy your stay here! Kate
Chicago, IL