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Miller's Pub Chicago ~ 134 S Wabash in Chicago

Plan to have to wait in line. This place can get busy. Now when you get a craving for Greek Egg Lemon soup ~ go here! They serve the BEST in Chicago! They serve a basket of breads with tasty bagel chips that pares well with this yummy soup. If they don't bring the basket. Ask for it. They have a full bar and it's just about always full. The service is good. Coffee and sodas are OK. I've had the Denver omelet for lunch and it was good. I've tried their daily dinners and they are tasty. The hot beef sandwich is a hearty meal. But I did have to send back a ham and Swiss on white back several times. I got it grilled then toasted before they got it right. This is a fun place to stop in for lunch after going to Macy's. Think about this place after Christmas shopping this Holiday season. It's very close to the Brown Line Wabash and Adams stop. But don't ask for rice pudding. They don't carry it anymore.
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Piazza Bella 2114 W Roscoe St.  Chicago 60618        http://www.piazzabellachicago.net/
Piazza Bella a great Italian spot in the heart of Roscoe Village in Chicago, right down the street from Jazz'e Junque. It is a small hidden gem. Plus they deliver! Open for lunch and dinner. Serving The BEST Calamari in Chicago! The Bruschetta Romano is very good. The drinks are good. Their pizza's are tasty. My hubby LOVES the Linguine and clams. The Chicken Vesuvio is also a fav of my Hubby. The Caprese salad is a goood starter for a dinner or  pizza. The Tiramisu is VERY tasty. Make sure you try it. The service is supurb ~ Piazza Bella is a little bit of Italy in Chicago.






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Do you remember the "Ed Sulivan" Show on Sunday nights? I do but if you have not... There was a mouse named: "Topo Gigio" he spoke with Ed and  joked around. Well, in Chicago there is a good Italian Ristorante on Wells Street called: "Topo Gigio". There is a cool vintage collection of this lovable Mouse on display above the bar. The buss Boys wear tee shirts with Topo on front and back of their shirts. My Hubby and I go here and enjoy ourselves very much! The Calamari is to die for. We've always tried their specials of the day and was never dissappointed. They have tasty Italian dishes, Great fish dishes and the steak my Hubby had was Huge! The service is good and so is the coffee. We REALLY like the Tiramisu.  We both agree this is the BEST we have ever had! There is metered street parking and vallet parking next door. You can eat in their huge dinning room. Or on a warm day or evening you can eat out in front. We've always ate inside because whenever we've eaten there is was a bit chilly outside.

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Do you like fish? Bonefish Grill is a very nice place to enjoy fish. We have eaten at the one located in Skokie many times. They also have Fillet Mignon, burgers and chicken. But I only eat eat fish here. Why go to a fish place and eat beef?? Go on Wednesday. The Bang Bang shrimp is only five bucks. I love this! It is a great starter to share. I like the spices they cook it in or add to it. Served on a lettuce salad with chop sticks.You are served a small warm loaf of bread served with Olive Oil. Yum! The $5.00 Bar-Fresh Cocktails are a must have!  They have several. I like the Rum Punch. The coffee is good too. They are having a special right now for $20.00. You start off with your choice of a starter. We shared the Asian Dumping. They were tasty. A salad and a fish entree' with carrots and your choice of a side. The Garlic whipped potatoes are to die for. We just about always share the warm Jamaican Coconut pie. It is the best dessert at Bonefish. Make a reservation. Because you just can't walk in and get a table in this busy ~ crowed place. The dinning room is large and a little dark and so noisy you can never hear the music playing. I think you can come in off the street and eat at the bar tho. Bonefish Grill (Skokie) is located in a strip mall. It is a nice place to eat for a special occasion. I can't wait to go back again!

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Superdawg Drive - In
Chicago & Wheeling


This place has been around since the late 1940's. I remember eating here when I was a girl. You drive in a stall in their parking lot and click on the order button. You are then greeted with a "Hi Ya" and they take your order which is made when you order it. So it's fresh. A Car Hop yep they still have the car hop bring your meal out on a tray. You then pay and enjoy your tasty meal. I like the hot dogs the best where you'll get a slice of green tomato on it. Fries are piled high in the Superdawg box. I've tried the burgers, Polish and fish san but go there for the dogs. I felt the Root Beer Float fell short. So I get the Root Beer by itself which is good. Don't forget to tip the car hop!! Inside they have "Super dawg" tee shirts and collectibles. If you like nostalgia check out this place! I give Superdawg a 4 cookie jar review!

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Orange Garden Restaurant ~ 1942 W Irving Park
Orange Garden ~ Authentic Cantonese Dishes On Irving Park in Chicago. If you are looking for an original Chinese 1930's type restaurant with good good fashion recipes stop in at the Orange Garden. No you won't find Sushi here. But what you will find is an authentic walk back in time Asian restaurant with good food. My hubby is a Hot and Sour soup kind of guy. This fell short. But the egg rolls, pot stickers, fried shrimp and Crab Rangoons made up for it. The Kung Pao Chicken was very good and tasty. The Chicken Egg Foo Young was very good too. We were served the traditional hot tea with our meal and it ended with Fortune cookies and Almond cookies on the house. Now where do you get anything on the house anymore? Will we go back? Sure will! 
This is a walk back in time spot. I really liked the authentic decor and tasty Asian food. Prices were good. Atmosphere is too kool!
It's near Jazz'e Junque so stop in and say Hi when you try this cool spot.  
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Dear Franks in the Village Crossing Shopping Center in Niles

This is a very friendly busy place. Since the hubby likes Hot Dogs we decided to try this place. I think we've been here at least five times since June.
They can char your dog or Polish for you. They serve tasty Vienna Beef dogs and Polish. I tried the Turkey burger. I think it was more bread then anything else. So do add onion and whatever else you like. They offer onions, lettuce, pickles, Gardiner, mustard & mayo. At the end of the order you can tell them what you'd like. The mac and cheese is nothing to brag about. Fries and drinks are OK. They have seasoned waffel fries. They look good. I think I'll try them next time. I tried the steak san special. I could take it or leave it. I think the dogs are the best deal in this spot where pictures of people that have eaten here are hanging along with Chicago pictures. There's a large tv hanging near the ceiling it's always had the news on I think. The menu is large. There are salads, baked potatoes, Veggie stir fry on Pita, burgers, chops, desserts and much more. They have a lot of to go orders and many people eat in. We've done both. They have a kids menu too. Yes, I plan to go back.

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Portillo's Hot Dogs ~ Well they have more then hot dogs. But they do have good hot dogs! Yeah you do wait in line to order and again in line to get your order picked up. But it's worth the wait. They have booths and tables and every time we are there.... they are busy! The one in Skokie has an outdoor patio for the warmer weather. The Char-broiled chicken sandwich on a croissant is to die for. BUT order the mayo on the side. If you don't it could get a little messy. My hubby likes the Maxwell Street Polish. He likes the char - grilled flavor. I grew up going to Maxwell Street as a little girl with my dad. We'd get a Polish and a root beer.  However I don't really care for the char now. Ugh! I like the Beef - n - Cheddar on a Croissant. It goes well with Gardinar. Again, order it on the side or it will get greasy. I eat mine with a fork and knife. It's tasty! I found the Grilled Vegetable sandwich was fair. They also have several types of fish sandwiches. They were a good substitute for meat. Soup and salads are also on the menu. Yes, there are people that will order a salad. They are pretty good. Everyone just loves the Chocolate cake. Well, I've had better. The drinks are OK. The fries and onion rings are so - so. The Chicken Tenders are pretty good. The Skokie location has a drive thru. I'm not sure if the other's have them or not. Portillo's are located all over Illinois. They are also in Indiana and California. They also do catering. I rate Portillo's:
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The Retro Kitchen Museum

This is the newest addition to The Retro Kitchen Museum in Jazz'e Junque Inc. http://www.jazzejunque.com/