Chicago Breakfast & Brunch

Romantic

1. Odyssey Cruises

Neighborhood: Near North Side

My bride of 25 years and I went to Chicago to celebrate our special anniversary. I thought a romantic cruise on Lake Mich would be an unforgettable way to spend our last evening there.  The idea...

2. Angelina Ristorante

Neighborhood: Lakeview

to when you're trying to have a romantic or even casual Italian dinner. Thank God I was here with my family and not on a date. Service is mediocre at best. There were NO special dishes off the menu...

3. Jane's

Neighborhood: Bucktown

that can conform to any occasion - romantic dinner, dinner with friends, or business dinner. Unless you rent the place out completely, please don't bring loud parties here. The acoustics do not do nice...

4. Francesca's Fiore

This place is really fantastic.  A bit pricey, but the food is delicious.  The atmosphere is romantic and the wait staff is very friendly.  We started off the meal with bruschetta with fresh...

5. La Tache

Neighborhood: Andersonville

Last night DH and I went to La Tache for a romantic anniversary dinner. The food was mediocre. Our escargot were rubbery, my lambshank was soft rather than tender (was the lamb a mutton?). The sauce...

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Wine Selection

1. Broadway Cellars

Neighborhood: Edgewater

Nothing like a neighborhood spot that takes care of its local folk!  Broadway Cellars offers decent, affordable food, a great, diverse wine selection, and a number of cheeky promo nights. Burger...

2. Bin Wine Cafe

Neighborhood: Wicker Park

All in all, great food, worth it for the cheese selection, next time we'll probably try the wine flights (it seems like they're the focus of Bin's service)...

3. Mrs. Murphy and Sons…

Neighborhood: North Center

Great place to bring a date or spouse to eat.  Can't say much about the bar area but looks like a good selection of beer and wines.  Mussels for apps great, guiness onion suop hits the spot...

4. Handlebar

Neighborhood: Wicker Park

I try to eat mostly veg so Handlebar and Sultan's tend to be my neighborhood staples. Great beer + wine selection, and frickin fantastic menu - I've had many items and never been disappointed...

5. Lula Cafe

Neighborhood: Logan Square

with their food. Their drink menu is the same. They make some wicked Martinis and their wine selection compliments their menu.   Part of me wishes this place was bigger only because I am greedy and I...

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