On the southern part of Greektown lies a true European style café called Artopolis. This unique place has such a warm feeling when you walk in thanks to its bright colors and wide-open spaces. The open kitchen allows you to see what is cooking and along the right side is
Since 2011, there has been a new Mexican restaurant taking Chicago by storm and its name is Carbon. Most Mexican restaurants are usually sit-down places, though not Carbon, it is more of a take out place that has seating. While on the outside it may not look much, its what
For those that don’t like that loud hectic environment of bars and clubs, one great alternative is Ali Baba, the hookah bar. What makes this place a great alternative to typical hang out spots would be the relax atmosphere and smoking hookah isn’t as harsh as cigars or cigarettes. There
While many restaurants go to various lengths to impress you with their designs, Silk Road does the opposite. This small restaurant is barebones with generic wooden walls and plain floors and an open counter. While what this place lacks in design, it makes up for in its great tasting spicy
Greek Islands is a Chicago staple of Hellenic taste, and for those exploring the city, it is one that is a must visit. Nestled in the section of Greektown, it has been providing authentic Greek food since 1971. One of their pillars to such a success has been the
One of the many small shops of Humboldt Park that displays its Puerto Rican roots is Café Colao. This small shop is one of the best coffee and sandwiches places around the neighborhood and possibly all of Chicago. Walking inside, you see a lot of items showing its Puerto Rican
Of the many restaurants of Chicago, one that brings the lively spirit of Cuba to the streets of Chicago is Paladar. The restaurant brings the concept of paladar, which in Cuba are self-employed home-grown family-run restaurants that were the counter part to the state-run restaurants. These paladares, among tourists have
If you want chicken, only chicken, and nothing else but chicken, one place that comes to mind is The Art of Chicken. In the Bucktown area, this simplistic restaurant offers chicken and nothing but. Inside this restaurant, it’s very colorful and decorative, yet simple in its presentation. Operated in a
Shabu Shabu, a Chinatown staple, with its bright color, is very inviting and the aroma of the food is tantalizing. What makes this place unique is that it is not your typical restaurant where you go and order, but rather you cook your own food. Featuring the Japanese dish
For an up and coming establishment in the Bucktown area, GBD Cakes and Sweets is made quite name for itself. Opened in June of 2014, this small family owned pastry shop has cranked out various unique pastries. Due to their dedication to provide the very best, the chefs make all