With a "delicious" menu so local some produce comes from "their own rooftop garden", these Eclectic "green" eateries in Edgewater and Lakeview only seem "overpriced" "until you experience the quality of the ingredients"; while service varies, a "stellar beer selection" and "laid-back" ambiance are pluses – and "don't forget to check out the bands" (nightly at both locales).
This restaurant, music venue and all-around gathering spot has a monthly “eco-mixer” that brings locals together for food and live music (the restaurant grows its own vegetables in what it calls the nation’s first certified organic rooftop farm). On the menu, the Gunthorp Farm Crispy Chicken, baked in an iron skillet, and served with roasted sweet potatoes and carrots, turnips, onions and...
A charming spot in the Cubs heartland that feels more upscale than it actually is. The bar area, with its fireplace and trio of leather sofas, is home to community performers each night while locals sip off the thoughtful wine list and dine on seasonal, local produce-inspired dishes like pistachio-crusted tilapia with blistered tomatoes and duck confit with Black River gorgonzola. Brunch really...
When you're looking for refuge from Cubs game days and party nights in Wrigleyville, Uncommon Ground offers a dose of laid-back, vaguely bohemian civility. Just off busy Clark Street, the cafe has a fireplace in winter (when the cafe's bowl -- yes, bowl -- of hot chocolate is a sight for cold eyes) and a spacious sidewalk operation in more temperate months. Breakfast is served all day, plus...