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I just got back from a very disappointing meal at Chez Joel on Taylor St. I wondered if anyone else has had any recent bad experiences there? I ate outside on the patio, where less attention seems to be paid than in the dining...

I was speaking with a friend from Turin last night, and he recommended Tuscany. He said it’s his favorite place on Taylor. I’m not sure it qualifies as “casual,” but it’s certainly not "formal."...

We went to Taylor’s on 8th Street this weekend for dinner, and I have to tell you it was not a wonderful evening out. The adventure began when we pulled into the parking lot and saw the attendant yelling at a customer for...

Next time try Chez Joel on Taylor, imagine a slice of Paris in the midst of all the Italian. The only thing I have heard about Genaros is that you had to be “buzzed” in. Is that still the case?

Over on general topics a 'hound ("2chez mike") mentioned that the soup at the Soup Bar at L&T used to be good. Anyone know if this place still exists? How’s the soup? Link:...

for the Winter, otherwise I would have taken a quart to go. Mange bien! Chez Joel 1119 W. Taylor St. Chicago, IL STP

As a long-time Taylor's patron (both locations), we had an “interesting” experience Saturday night at the 8th Street branch. Arrived for an early dinner (5:30 – no wait). My first instinct was to go with the...

'll be an announcement soon and the mayor’s doing a ribbon cutting for permanent on-street parking...woooot!! but i digress – even the original interior designer is coming back to re-do chez nous to its lounge-y glory,...

Hi, I would like to buy some chow mein from chez mein – the place that sells $2 chow mein near st. laurent and des pins. I was just wondering does anyone know the daily hours of operation of this place? I heard that...

I have eaten at the green street grill, and enjoyed it very much — their fresh fish is GREAT for the price. just wanted to weigh in on their Cubano sandwich at lunch though — it’s terrible. Greasy, and the bread...

weren’t bargains. I thank you for pointing out what may be the value on their menu. Otherwise, I think the Galley prices are a bit more than Taylor's, though the neighborhood is more convenient for me. And when I’m on...

on Francesca’s on Taylor, Tuscany, or Gennaro’s. All are good, but I think the best place in the hood these days is Chez Joel - a French Bistro. Quaint, solid cooking, relatively inexpensive and romantic...I guess. If...

We ate at Chez Joel several months ago and thought the food was mediocre. I seem to recall similar comments by other posters. If the OP does not want to eat at one of the Italian restaurants on Taylor, I’d recommend going...

There are many great restaurants on Taylor Street in Little Italy, which runs through the UIC campus. Based upon your pricepoint and atmosphere request, I suggest: Italian: Francesca’s on Taylor, 1400 W Taylor Street French:...