. 5. Coco Sala – After eating at Etete, we wanted to have some desserts. The restaurant is decorated in a dimly lit and somewhat stylish atmosphere. The patrons either looked to be couples on dates or groups of women in for...

some people, but once specific monikers morph into general terms, it’s a losing battle. See, for example, band-aid, kleenex, aspirin, jello and xerox. Link: http://interact.uoregon.edu/MediaLit...

, is in the vicinity, but I have yet to try it, although even from the street it has what appears to be a gorgeous interior. Ezuli (773-227-8200) - a very casual place to pick up a strong taste of the Wicker Park vibe, a very...

to the shaker), strain into a chilled martini glass, and garnish with a twist of lime. And since I mentioned it... Monkey Gland 2 oz gin 1 oz orange juice 1/4 oz grenadine 1/4 oz Pernod (or other absinthe substitute. Or real absinthe,...

or “small plates” restaurant and we went with a group of 5. We ordered about 10 plates and shared everything. Everything was tasty and great thought was put into every detail. The lamb lollipops were cooked to...

at the Monteleone, Lafitte’s Blacksmith, Old Absinthe House, Napoleon House (all in the Fr. Qtr.) or take the streetcar to the Columns Hotel for happy hour on the veranda. Club 528 at Harrah’s Hotel has great music;...

of black truffles was very interesting and unique in flavor. Here’s a quick rundown: *amuse – pastry filled cone with tomato foam *amuse – salad with a beer sorbet, spec and chicken *a large prawn, stuck on a...

for blue awning) but anyhow, inside they have their own brightly lit formica-mad cafe. They have great relatively authentic gorditas here (made from little fat cakes of masa, grilled, split and stuffed) I like the nopales (cactus...

. They offer small plates in a very cozy, dimly lit dining room. The food is very good and the service is outstanding. http://volorestaurant.com/ In Bucktown, you might also like Cafe Absinthe (upscale, seasonal American)....

If you like Jean George, I was surprisingly impressed by Perry Street. A very quiet, dimly lit, modern design showcase kind of room. One of the best meals I have had start to finish with absolutely no weak links. The service was...

reasonably be expected. If at that point, someone drops a lollipop and a minute later someone slips on it, it doesn’t make sense to blame the restaurant. The restaurant staff isn’t omniscient.

(lollipops, chocolates, etc.), put them in a big basket, and just let the kids pick 2 or 3 at the door.

the energy of a room – even if that energy is quiet and refined – but I’ve been to nursing homes with more energy that Alex. Granted, the room is beautiful in a Las Vegas kind of way...highly designed and decorated, dark yet...

aftertaste, which was appropriate. >> Lollipops, other items on a cart. I sampled the lemon with peppermint lollipop (the other variety is orange with cinnamon). >> Overall Thoughts on Cuisine I was pleased with my meal at Tru, and...

at lunch (perhaps the dinner crowd is larger). Kam Chueh is also clean and pleasantly lit, so it is the kind of place you could bring non-chowhounders. Peking Duck House – 28 Mott St. (Chatam Sq. & Pell St.) Another of the...