The official Chainlink restaurant guide . . .

Original query:
Need a rec for a nice place to grab a bite. I tend to prefer small places, places off the beaten path, unusual or quirky in some way. Can be a little pricey. Anywhere in the city is fine. Thanks!

And now: the results (the mysterious NING gods gave us the power to edit an OP for eternity so why make anyone dig for this . . .)


Lula Café (Logan Square)
2537 North Kedzie Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60647-2655
(773) 489-9554

Nightwood (Pilsen)
2119 South Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60608-4551
(312) 526-3385

Fonda Del Mar
3749 West Fullerton Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 489-3748

Spacca Napoli
1769 W Sunnyside Avenue
(between Hermitage Ave & Ravenswood Ave)
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 878-2420

Pasta Palazzo
1966 North Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 248-1400

Andie’s (what is up with a website that doesn’t list your restaurant’s location?)
1467 West Montrose Avenue, Chicago - (773) 348-0654
5253 North Clark Street, Chicago - (773) 784-8616

Dharma Garden
3109 W Irving Park Rd Chicago, IL 60618 - (773) 588-9140

Mado
1647 North Milwaukee Avenue
chicago, IL 60647
(773) 342-2340

Enoteca Roma
2146 W. Division Street
(between Damen Ave & Hoyne Ave)
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 772-7700

La Sardine
111 North Carpenter Street
Chicago, IL 60607-2117
(312) 421-2800

Mart Anthony's
1200 West Hubbard Street
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 421-3477

Zocalo
358 West Ontario Street
Chicago, IL 60654-6269
(312) 302-9977

Bari's
1120 W Grand 312/666-0730

Borinquen
1720 N. California Chicago, IL 60647 Phone: 773-442-8001

Orange
3231 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 549-4400

Ina's
1235 West Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60607-1517
(312) 226-8227

Mirai
2020 West Division Street
Chicago, IL 60622-3154
(773) 862-8500

Jane's
1655 West Cortland Street
Chicago, IL 60622-1119
(773) 862-5263

Alma Pita
4600 North Magnolia Avenue Chicago, IL 60640-5083 - (773) 561-2787


Masouleh
6653 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60626-4016
(773) 262-2227

Lee Wing Wah
2147 South China Place Chicago, IL 60616-1536 - (312) 808-1628

Café Society
1801 South Indiana Avenue Chicago, IL 60616-1308 - (312) 842-4210

Jurys
4337 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 935-2255

Z&H Market Café
1126 East 47th Street Chicago, IL 60653

Avec
615 West Randolph Street, Chicago - (312) 258-8331

Bristol
2152 North Damen Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 862-5555

Publican
845 W Fulton Market
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 733-955

Sunshine Restaurant
5449 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL
(773) 334-6214‎

Glenn's Diner
1820 West Montrose
773/506-1720

(edit- I stopped updating after Don Sorsa's post on page . . . durn, they took the page numbers away . . .on Dec. 7th, so start with Primitive Don's post for further recs).

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Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on December 6, 2009 at 1:20pm
agreed Willow!

willow naeco said:
Howard, the next time CCM goes north, I'll treat you to Alma Pita (4600 N. Magnolia -- entrance on Wilson Ave.) 773-561-2787 Alma Pita on Yelp. Alma Pita menu board images.
Permalink Reply by Don Sorsa on December 6, 2009 at 5:05pm
I don't think I saw Glenn's Diner (1820 West Montrose) on the list. Their early bird special really is the Best Deal in Town, excellent fish for $14
Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on December 7, 2009 at 6:41am
Z&H is excellent!!! I should have mentioned this one myself.

David Travis said:
If cycling down south along the lakefront path go east on 47th street just past Woodlawn (about 4 blocks) to Z&H Market Cafe. Wonderful new breakfast and lunch Italian type deli. Great selection of coffees, hot cider, and Mexican hot chocolate.

http://www.zhmarketcafe.com/
Permalink Reply by Alan Matejka on December 7, 2009 at 7:20am
But seriously, this time. "Ciao Amore Ristorante" 1134 w. 18th st, Pilsen, 312-432-9090. Awesome.
Permalink Reply by Primitive Don on December 7, 2009 at 9:11am
El Cid - Kedzie
El Nandu - Fullerton
Happy Chef Dim Sum - Chinatown
Lao Sze Chuan - Chinatown
Friendship Chinese - Milwaukee Ave.
La Pasadita - Ashland
Tecalitlan - Chicago Ave.
Reza's - Ontario
Permalink Reply by millenial removing Bernie tattoo on December 7, 2009 at 9:22am
Spring World (Yunnanese) - Chinatown Mall
Sun Wah (Cantonese BBQ) - Broadway/Argyle
Sticky Rice (Northern Thai) - Irving Park/Western
Nu Lan Bakery (Ba Mi) - Lawrence/Rockwellish

yuo can eat well at these places for <$8.
Permalink Reply by Glenn on December 7, 2009 at 4:51pm
*any dumpster with decent food*

cutifly said:
Trader Joe Dumpster
Permalink Reply by Trachea on December 8, 2009 at 5:05am
Kabob House http://www.yelp.com/biz/afghan-kabob-chicago)
Try the eggplant, it's to die for. Folks who run this place are really friendly. Bonus points if you notice the rug commemorating the russo-afghan war.
Irving & Elston
Chicago
Permalink Reply by Patrick O'Connor on December 29, 2009 at 3:19pm
Word to the wise, the Bayless family of restaurants (Topo, Frontera, and Xoco) will all be closed for the first 11 days of January.

I was trying to do lunch next Friday at Xoco while my brother is in town, but no dice (or rather, no tortas)
Permalink Reply by ishnock aka the blue baron on December 29, 2009 at 5:31pm
El charo ..Mexican joint on fullerton/Milwaukee

atlas world's diner on armitage and whipple in front of smart parts bike shop....nice spot to catch a quick bite and lounge ...more of a day lounge spot


Lula fucking rocks!
Permalink Reply by Kevin Mulcky on December 30, 2009 at 5:58am
Flo

Sushi X - 1/2 price sushi monday and tuesday 5-8pm

Red Hen Dumpster
Permalink Reply by Lisa yeah on December 30, 2009 at 9:27am
Silver Cloud at Wabansia/Damen

Piece on North Ave.

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