It was great! Been to their location in Barcelona, New York, and Boston. Love the local food…read moreoptions they have. Tried the dumplings and cupcakes. Both were delicious! The ambiance is nice per usual. Highly recommend!

Coming from Boston, I had heard the news that Time Out Market is closing its doors (in both…read morelocations!) in the next week, and I was looking forward to seeing what the Chicago food hall looked like. I was surprised to see that the website does allow reservations for large groups, so we booked through Resy a few days before coming. When we arrived at Fulton Market, it took a few tries but we happily found street parking. It was a little bit overwhelming when we first walked in. It feels "bigger" than the original food hall in Lisboa or the one in Boston - not necessarily in square footage, but primarily in energy. It was very busy and especially loud, and there was a DJ booth in the corner that felt closer to a club than a restaurant. I'm guessing part of this might be because it was a Friday night, but curious if it's been busier than normal since the announcement of the market's impending closure. The "reservation" system felt nominal at best, as there weren't any tables set up when we got there - by the time I was able to flag down staff for the food hall, it would have taken quite a while for them to find seats and move them together. In the end we were able to find a corner that worked out pretty well. Similar to the Boston location, you can order online. It didn't feel prominently advertised, as the food stalls themselves all had long lines and were pretty understaffed. In addition, after ordering online, there was no notification that the order was ready for pick-up (for several of the stalls). And while TOM is in a pretty central part of Chicago, the food felt spectacularly expensive for what you were getting. Pretty much everything was over $20 (before tax + tip) for an okay amount of food. On top of that, in our large 15+ person group, the vast majority of us felt that the food was definitively below average quality. Mine in particular was Bill Kim Ramen Bowl's tofu rice bowl. It was a depressing mix of unseasoned tofu cubes, dry arugula, kimchi, plain white rice with no sauce, a handful of pickled veggies, and a half-avocado that wasn't even sliced. It tasted about how it looks. None of that surprises me, but it felt like a far cry from the Lisboa concept, where I was a repeat customer for the high-quality food by distinguished chefs at extremely affordable prices. I'm glad I went, but won't be especially sad to see it go.

Great selection of restaurants. Clean inside with Lots of seats and it's nice for workers in the…read morearea. Since Covid there's less and less restaurants like this combined so it's nice to see one in the loop. They have trivia and happy hours too!

Came here over the holidays and it had some simple, cute decor. I was surprised by how empty the…read moreplace was since there's a nice variety of options here. Tried 2 places here: 1 was really good and 1 was not good at all. Multiple stands were closed early for the day, but it could be cuz of the holidays. Not the best food hall I've been to, but also not the worst

the place had a smell to it and while the soup dumplings i ordered were decent but kinda pricey,…read morethe scallion pancakes were mediocre at best, huge serving with no flavor and barely any scallions I really enjoyed my drink at elite boba however also, worst of all i got INCREDIBLY SICK, vomiting and diarrhea for days on end with unbearable stomach pains starting only 15 minutes after eating. after telling my friend about what I had been going through, he told me how he too felt sick after eating

In the lead up to my most recent visit to Chicago, the hidden food court in Richland Center popped…read moreup in my algorithm... and as someone who loves "hole in the wall"-type places, as well as checking out various neighborhoods, their shops, and restaurants, I was super excited to check it out. The problem is that once you actually GET to Richland Center, especially to try out the food court, you realize it's dingy and unwelcoming. There's 0 charm, half the stalls are either closed OR the folks working in them are either rude or paying no attention (seriously, I want to be a paying customer!), and it's just generally disappointing. It didn't really matter which stall I visited or what selection(s) I was trying to make (while wanting to be mindful of cultural norms, expectations, etc). Also, I don't know who decided to pitch the food court as some hidden gem... first of all, it's literally inside the main doors from the sidewalk and then down a (filthy) set of stairs, but secondly, there doesn't seem to be any attention paid to... well... anything. I get that the mall itself is pretty abandoned... like, I anticipated that (and, unfortunately, it seems to be par for the course in many places these days). I understand the nature of dining at food stalls too... I've frequented many in my travels and I honestly love them and have had some of my best meals, and best interactions, from them... ... but this? This wasn't it. This was not a positive experience. Maybe it's different if you live in the neighborhood, I don't know. But I've never had this kind of experience before. I wouldn't recommend going to Richland Center either, whether it be trying to dine in the food court or anything else.

Fantastic Find! I feel lucky. I was nearby at the Sec of State Business affairs office, and I…read morewalked Past this on my way to Primark! Wow. Across The street from Morningstar. Excellent find. Stans Donuts and Coffee, who doesn't love Stan's. They make creative and a wonderfully tasting donuts. It's about $3.50 for a gourmet Donut, ok, not bad. Their logo is the best ! So friendly . Over to get a Delicious Roti! It's an Indian Taco, for those whom don't know. You must try it! Bhomi modern Indian grill. Scrumptious beef with a cabbage mix and a lovely chutney with olive oil herb/garlic mix. $8. So good so good. What a wonderful place for a nice lunch. Stan's Donuts and Coffee is open 7a-5p, Closed Sun. The Bhomi , 11-7 basically. Verify hours please to make sure. There was a bar at the entrance to entertain people. Great potential for other businesses. A bbq spot , a traditional taco spot, Don Javi's would fit here well. Maybe a Chi-SHACK and a Happy Chef. Maybe a classy Mr Sub! These are really Chicago classics. It would be great to see these open more now Covid is over ! Get people out to enjoy more and see what life is like .

Have any of you amazing, wonderful, and lovely humans seen my review for Sterling Food Hall…read more(formerly Revival). In said review, I docked them a star for a disproportionate number of spots having sandwiches by any other name. I even went into Excel and made a pie-chart (true to form as a man in finance!) With Washington Hall, I could create a pie chart, but I don't see a reason to. Their offerings are still growing, but even with what's available now, the selection is awesome. Just going from memory, there is Indian, pizza, wings, hot dogs, Latin-American, Greek, and a Stan's Donuts (and probably a few I missed). The hall, including the restrooms are clean, and there is ample seating, plus more upstairs. The vibe is open and airy. Not as pretty or unique as Sterling, but I'm not really complaining - as long as it's clean and not depressing, I don't care that much. I am looking forward to making my way through trying all the spots within, and giving the bar a go when it opens. Hopefully most of the food vendors will be open in the evening.

The Market is a café connected to the Art Institute of Chicago. I'm sure they get great foot…read moretraffic from museum visitors who get hungry midday and haven't finished up their tour yet. The set up is self service where you go to the kiosk and make a digital payment. There was one staff member directing everyone around. What annoyed me is that there was clearly a line and everyone was waiting and some ladies just cut the line and the staff member didn't say anything. Like why are you event there then? The kiosk was decently user friendly but you weren't able to substitute ingredients. You can omit them if you'd like. I ended up ordering a Curried Chicken Salad Sandwich ($14) and an Iced Tea ($5). I was directed to a line to get my drink. It was confusing because they were asking some people for their name, but some people for the number on their receipt, and then just being like never mind what drink did you get. The Iced Tea was on the small side and there was no sweeteners in sight. I just drank it as is. You are able to seat yourself and they call you when your food is ready. To their credit the food was prepared quite quickly. It looks like they mass produce a lot of these items, which is why customization is unavailable. The curried chicken salad sandwich was really tasty. I just wish it came with chips or something. Had I known I would have bought some chips. The curried chicken salad portion was unique and I could eat this all day. The bread was too much so halfway through I just ate the filling. A nice café to grab lunch while visiting the museum. Not too much customer service, but the meal sustains visitors for a bit longer to enjoy more of the museum.

New food hall in the basement of the Art Institute of Chicago. La Patinette concept has French…read morebaguette sandwiches. The ham was basic but very good with Dijon butter. Salads, French onion soup. Other food concepts are supposed to pop up shortly: when we were here for soft opening a fried chicken menu was visible but not available. Touch screen ordering is a nice touch. This is the same space as the former basement restaurants but clearly going to be all new vendors and staff. Staff we met were very friendly. Good start.

**5 Stars - A Seamless and Welcoming Experience at Lincoln Common**…read more From the moment I expressed interest in Lincoln Common, the experience has been nothing short of exceptional. The leasing team was incredibly responsive, professional, and genuinely welcoming -- they made the entire move-in process smooth and stress-free. Every question I had was answered promptly, and they guided me through all the necessary steps with clarity and care. Move-in day was seamless, with everything perfectly prepared and organized. The building itself is stunning -- modern, clean, and full of thoughtful amenities that really elevate the living experience. It's clear that a lot of attention has been paid to both the design and the day-to-day experience of residents. I truly felt like I was joining a community rather than just renting an apartment. The staff continues to be helpful and attentive, and I'm so glad I chose Lincoln Common as my new home. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a quality living experience in a vibrant neighborhood! Cannot say enough positive things about the staff! Oscar, Jenn, Alyssa, Tehera & the entire staff are amazing!

I spent my whole day in this mall to shop, watch movies and eat. I went to the cinema to buy a…read moreticket. It's 9 am when I buy tickets and the movie will start at 10. So I went first to the arcade to have some fun. I bought 5 $ token to play a game. After an hour I went to the cinema to watch some movies. I spent 2 hours watching an amazing movie. After that I went to the food court to eat some food since it's already noon and I'm starving already. I ordered a chicken that had spaghetti and some fries. I also ordered a burger and some soda for my drinks. I enjoyed a lot my food it's delicious and yummy. After I ate I went shopping and I had an amazing time shopping since I bought good quality clothes. I will definitely be back here again.

Located right outside of the Chinatown gates and next to the cta redline, QXY Dumplings is some of…read morethe best I've ever had. They were full immediately after opening at 11:30am on a Sunday so expect a wait if you're not right on time or early. Their skin is thinner than I usually see, so their filling doesn't have to be super packed to even out the dough ratio. The chili oil and soup are 100% on point. Overate and overstuffed myself. Staff is efficient and fast. Would come back

we came around 8:40p on a Sunday night and the wait was only about 20 min…read more I was very excited to try this spot because I saw all the raving reviews but I would say only about half of the dishes I would order again we ordered: -- lamb skewers: 10/10 so flavorful and tender, I don't usually like lamb because it can taste gamey but this didn't at all -- cucumber salad: would order again - loved the texture -- crab roe steamed: 10/10 would order again, my bf and I both agreed it was the best dumpling flavor -- wagyu and truffle steamed: I honestly found the truffle overpowering in flavor, wouldn't get again -- lamb and dill steamed: the dill flavor was too strong, wouldn't get again we also ordered the osmanthus tea which had a light floral taste but it didn't standout to me also I will note, if I came back, I would come in the morning or afternoon - I think by the time we sat down, the staff was tired because several soup dumplings weren't wrapped tightly so the soup had spilled out before it got to our table I will say I agree with the comments about the prices here being high - it was $160 before tip because the wagyu truffle dumplings and crab roe dumplings were both market rate ($30-$35 each for 12 dumplings) I'm happy I got to try this spot because the crab roe was the best soup dumplings I've ever had but I think I will be more selective with what I order next time

Food: This was my second time ordering the same dish in just two weeks--it's that good! If you're a…read morespicy food lover, this is heaven. The dish is packed with ingredients: blood curd, beef tripe, pork intestine, aorta, luncheon meat, fish, glass noodles, bean sprouts--you name it. Once you try it, deciding what to eat next time won't be hard at all. Service: The lady at the front is always super friendly and welcoming with a smile. They'll also let you know the pickup time if you order ahead, which makes things really convenient. Ambiance: It's located in the Chinatown food court, so you know what to expect--lively, casual, and full of energy. If you love being surrounded by the amazing aromas of different foods and can't resist trying more, this place is your paradise.

Fair warning- this dish is NOT for the weak. I got the Szechuan Pepper chicken, one of my favorite…read moredishes that no Chinese restaurant has ever been able to make close to the level I had while in Chengdu- until now. When I tell you I openly wept while eating this dish (both from the spice and from joy), I'm not kidding. My spirits were high, my tongue and lips felt like they were vibrating, and I couldn't ask for more. Fantastic, cannot recommend enough, reasonably quick service and love the collection of restaurants in this food court. Will be returning.

This place is actually ALOT of fun looking back! It doesn't have the best of probably any store in…read moreit, but there are some good stores so the overall experience is fun! The Lego Store is probably the lamest of all Lego stores but they have lots of clothes stores for females with some really great dresses. But as a guy, I didn't find 1 thing. However, it's nice to catch that mall vibe in downtown Chicago!

The Water Tower Place has a few stores (literally): Akira, Lego, Adidas, American Girl . . . and…read moresome others. The mall, if you can call it a mall is desolate. Some levels have no stores. Other levels have 2-3, maybe 4 stores. There is an Asian-inspired food place on the lobby level (I didn't try it). Te'amo, a well-known tea spot is located on level 2. The Hershey store is located on the lobby level as well (separate entrance). Te'amo - Waited about 5 minutes before an employee appear from the back to prepare my order that I placed through the kiosk. The tea was decent. The employees in Akira and the Lego Store was excellent. I was greeted immediately and offered assistance. Even some small talk about what brought me in and offering their name and future assistance if required. For me, there is no excitement to return. Hard pass next time I am in Chicago. The highlight was the Lego store which is what drew me to the Water Tower originally. I am Lego geek. This place reminds me of old Route 66 in the Cars movie #dead.

I love this place. Authentic seolleongtang in the city. They mostly only serve one dish,…read moreseolleongtang, but with different cuts of meat. Sister restaurant to the well-known Han Bat Sul Lung Tang in LA. Takes only cash but there's an ATM in the shop. The dining experience here is a vibe. There's only a few people running the shop, and every time I come here, somehow there's only a few people dining in. It's a fairly small space, but beautiful shop. Very peaceful. A good place to enjoy a nice, warm bowl of ox bone soup. It is a bit far from the city center, but it's well worth the trek. The food is delicious. Each meal comes with whole cabbage kimchi, which gets cut up in front of you, and diced radish kimchi. Both side dishes are absolutely delicious and fresh. When the soup comes out, you get to salt and pepper the soup to your own liking. Honestly some of the best Korean food in Chicago.

My boyfriend brought me to this Korean restaurant, and we both enjoyed our meals here! He ordered…read morethe combination soup, and I ordered the ox tail soup. Both were very good. There was a decent amount of meat in both soups. I especially loved the larger ox tail pieces because they had even more flavor. Our soups also came with two kinds of kimchi--radish and napa cabbage. The kimchi had a strong, bold flavor, while the soups themselves were much milder and comforting. After we finished eating, we paid in cash since the restaurant is cash only. Also, according to my boyfriend, they don't offer to-go boxes, so we tried to finish as much of our food as we could.