"Say aloha to fresh, local flavors with an island twist" at chef-owner Carol Wallack's Hawaiian-inspired North Center New American that's "an eating experience to share" with "imaginative preparations" set down by "helpful" servers in "comfortable", contemporary digs; while quibblers claim it's "not particularly memorable", most insist it "rises above" the rest - and boasts a "gem of a brunch"...
Sola Restaurant Review:
This is an especially good place to go when the Chicago weather has you down, as chef Carol Wallack’s North Center pad is a bit beach-reminiscent. In kind, the menu --- a seasonal mélange of Californian-, Asian- and Hawaiian-inspired fare --- will transport you someplace balmy. Settle in, while the presiding, self-professed surfer serves artichoke fritters with zippy soy-lime and truffle aïoli;...
When chef/owner Carol Wallack isn't hanging in her Hawaii home, she's bringing seasonal, Asian-influenced cuisine to her contemporary restaurant. The seafood-heavy menu features ginger-glazed salmon with edamame puree and wasabi-crusted seared scallops. The spacious restaurant can get noisy as foodies pack in for dinner, but sound-proof panels masked as artwork help soak up the sound. The...
Bustling North Center eatery fuses flavors from Hawaii, Asia and California in a beach-inspired setting.:
The Scene
Mimicking sand and surf, this North Center restaurant oozes amber hues with hanging cylindrical lamps complemented by a palette of beige, orange and cornflower that pops in...