Au Cheval Restaurant Review:
Brendan Sodikoff (Gilt Bar, Maude's Liquor Bar) has a hit on his hands with this small, narrow and packed to the hilt, updated diner in the West Loop neighborhood. Just be ready to loosen your belt, since the menu is far from light and vegetables are in short supply. That's not without its rewards. What's more, it's decked in exposed brick with around 30 tap beers, hip vinos and specialty...
Brendan Sodikoff (Gilt Bar, Maude's Liquor Bar) "keeps the hits coming" with his West Loop "speakeasy diner" that offers "rich", "upscale" takes on classics like bologna sandwiches "piled high" and some of the "best burgers", all bolstered by an "impressive" beer list and updated cocktail classics; "mood lighting", "dark wood" and "comfortable" booths further the "cool" vibe, though...
Updated: The 38 Essential Chicago Restaurants, Jan. '14:
It's time to update the Eater 38, your answer and ours to any question that begins, "Can you recommend a restaurant?" This highly elite group covers the entire city, spans myriad cuisines and collectively satisfies all of your restaurant needs. Every few months, we'll add pertinent restaurants that were omitted, have newly become eligible (restaurants must be open at least six months) or have...
Food Experts Pick Their Restaurant Standbys of 2013:
Steve Dolinsky, ABC7: I spent way too much time at Au Cheval, mostly taking out-of-towners, but also to satisfy my sick craving for a double cheeseburger, no bacon or egg.
Chris LaMorte, Urban Daddy: Chez Moi. My friendly neighborhood bistro. I love a French restaurant that you actually hear the table next to you actually speaking French.