A meal full of bangers. Guacamole and esquites were both great and on the happy hour menu. Fish and…read moreal pastor tacos slapped. The tortillas are all homemade, thin and soft. Mango tres leches had delicious biscoff dust covering half. The standouts were the tuna crudo (will be dreaming of that aji amarillo sauce), crispy potatoes, and cilantro ice cream. The happy hour margarita was good, but we had a margarita made with Tapatio Anejo that might have been the best marg these Texans have found in Chicago. Service was friendly and attentive. Vibes were warm and got livelier as the lights got lower in the evening. All in all, almost nothing negative to speak of. This is such a cool addition to our stretch of Milwaukee Ave.

We stopped at La Lunita for a quick bite before a scheduled tour, but it was anything but quick…read more When we first got there, the place was packed, so we assumed it must be good and wanted to give it a try. We didn't wait more than 10 minutes to get a table, and once we sat down we ordered pretty quickly: chilaquiles with steak cooked medium, three fish tacos, and an order of potatoes. After we ordered, the restaurant went from full to about a third occupied, yet we still waited at least 45 minutes for those three items. There was a group of eight next to us whose whole party wasn't even there yet, but somehow they were getting their food in a timely fashion. Another table that came after us also got their food before we did. We were able to get the attention of someone at the bar to see if they could check what the delay was for. When our food finally arrived, the steak wasn't even hot, the chilaquiles were already soggy as if they had been sitting there, and the potatoes were not hot in temperature either. It was not a good experience at all. There is no reason to wait 45 minutes for three items when the restaurant is only a third full. I really thought Chicago had a great food scene, and this was a disappointment. The food was just okay.

This is a new restaurant that will be a star of the neighborhood. Well curated space with a simple…read moreyet fulfilling menu. We went for the steak, chicken and eggplant. Each dish played its role and we definitely will be back for the Beets! Emily made sure we had an amazing dinner and did an amazing job in introducing us to a new restaurant.

Went here for dinner a few weeks ago, and while its a cute spot, and the food is good, I probably…read morewon't go back. The staff was friendly and nice, but it took forever for us to get a drink order in on a not particularly busy day, the food coming out also took quite a bit of time, and generally the service was slightly awkward and weird. We sat on the "patio" which is actually more of a greenhouse, the music was too loud, which then made people talk loudly and the experience was slightly overwhelming. While the group of people I went with are big on dessert and wanted it, we wanted to leave more and ended up doing so and going somewhere else. Given that I went with someone who is a little more high-profile in Chicago, we also felt gawked at and had people walking by the table that were working just to get a look. Maybe we just came in on a off night, but it definitely killed the vibe.

I think this place is getting lost amongst all the other great spots anything 50 yds of it and…read morethat's a shame. If you're in the area, especially during happy hour (extended to all day on Mondays, closed Tuesdays), stop in. All the areas are lovely and comfortable (bistro, dining room, bar, kitchen counter) and service is friendly and knowledgeable. Absolutely great wine list (and keep an eye out for special event Wine Dinners), including value priced House Wines during HH. Very decent burger and fries, small snacks and full sized plates abound at very good prices. Like its relative restaurant Table, Donkey & Stick, good food, good drinks and good times are sure to be had.

I'm old enough that I still remember doing the world-class happy hour at Dos Urban Cantina at the…read moresame address now home to Bar Parisette, a newer space from the Table, Donkey & Stick folks in Logan. I hadn't been back to check out the other restaurants in this space since Dos closed a few years ago, so I don't have the history on how this space has turned over a bit in the time since. I DO know this much: Bar Parisette is a strange ride. That's because I'm not really sure what it is going for, based on a dinner I had at the space last weekend. Bar Parisette, for a lot of reasons, gave me the sense it was going for French bistropub. The steak frites, the burger, the snacks, the drinks...all of that felt like it was right at home, but none of it was as strong as the food I've had at TDS. I went with the burger specifically because the burger at TDS is so good, but it just...wasn't, here. The meat was a little plain, the fries were fine, the bun was solid; the pieces were there, but as a package, it wasn't humming. The almonds were an interesting choice, but not one I would run out to make again; the trout dip was a winner with a couple of the folks in our party, but I skipped it since trout dip is not really my thing. I think the vibe was more a turnoff than the food and drink, though. Pardon my French, but it just wasn't sexy in here, and even though it was a Saturday night, it wasn't really hopping inside the space. If there was music playing, I didn't hear it or don't remember it, and the layout at Bar Parisette is functional but doesn't allow for the sorts of people-watching I like at other places in Chicago. (This became especially pointed when we left and walked next door to Gretel, which was jam-packed.) Service wasn't pushy, but it was certainly aggressive; our server came over three times in the first 10 minutes to check on our need to order, despite the fact that we were clearly a group that had not caught up in a while and had not spent much time with the menus. (European, this was not, at least in terms of speed.) But then we DID order, and it took 20 minutes to get our drinks and 30 minutes to get appetizers...then another 30 to get dinner. I didn't notice this as much because I had a late lunch, but my wife was showing signs of "hanger" that got more belligerent as the night went along. "Hurry up and wait" was never more apparent than this, and the staff acknowledged that it took too long for our food to come out, especially in a space that was almost completely empty by the time our mains came out. For $300 (this did include an $80 bottle of wine, note), my expectations are a little higher. Dos, this is not, and it's hard to imagine a scenario where I would come back to experience Bar Parisette a second time.

Everything was great! Food, service, ambiance…read more Took my son and his girlfriend there for his birthday. We all loved it and definitely coming back. Don't miss this gem!!

Dined here with the hubby during Valentine's Day weekend. They had a special Valentine's menu…read morecurated for guests to order from. I was so excited for this meal cause Amaru has been on my list for so long! Piononos: They had me at chorizo stuffed plantains. A nice latin twist from the usual bacon wrapped dates. Highly recommend! Pulpo gallego: I don't think I've ever had octopus with beans before but it surprisingly paired very well together. Love me a nice charred octopus and this one was delish. Cuban oxtail: I still dream about this unique pasta dish!!! Great flavor. Wish there were more agnolotti because I had a lot of oxtail meat leftover by the end of the meal. Lomo steak: Such a pretty delicious dish! 5/5 stars all around! Highly recommend to share. Guava cheescake: I LOVE anything guava. The cut and presentation of the dessert gets a 5/5 for me. The slice was as long as the plate! Great way to end the meal. Overall, everything was great - the service, food, vibes, etc. I would love to dine here again :)

Came to this place for a happy hour event that was supposed to be from 7:30p-10p on 12/18. For…read morewhatever reason when we arrived to the event we found out that the restaurant was no longer doing the happy hr. This was very odd & unprofessional given that the happy hour menu was up on their site around 3p the day of the event. When I checked the site again while I waa at the place around 8:15p, it was no longer there. Given that the event was advertised as a happy hour the menu shouldve been honored regardless of whatever else was going on. I am looking forward to speaking with their team to find out what occurred b/c this is bad business. In addition to this the service was extremely slow. There was 1 server for the entire restaurant & 1 bartender. I got there at about 8:15pm, no one came to take an order until about 9:30p and when they did they only asked if we wanted a round of drinks. Never offered water or anything. I understand this is a newer business but they won't be in business long if this is how they operate, very disappointing.

I signed up for one of those 'dinner with strangers' events, and a surprise location was Botanero…read more Me being me, I looked up the menu beforehand, and I was very excited. I even briefly considered going beforehand so I could try without having a big group around me. Alas, the experience fell short of expectations. Thinking to the experience before the bill came, I felt as though I won't be itching to return. After the bill? I'd spent $80 after tax & tip, and felt ripped off. Points for their vibe, where 'chic' is a good word to describe it. Red and warm-white lights. The music also added to the atmosphere, however, while the volume was fine when it got busier, it was loud for my taste while business was slow. I had the opportunity to try: - Tuna Toastadita - Empanadas (both chicken and spinach/cheese - Panna Cotta - Cute Bear (cocktail) Tuna Toastadita: As someone who adored tuna tartares in their various interpretations, you *know* I'd be ordering this one! While the ideas were good, the execution was lackluster. No complaints about the tostada, this seemed to made in house, was sturdy and tasty, and it shows. The tuna was a miss - the guajillo sauce seemed to affect the tuna's texture and overpowered not only its flavor, but the avocado mousse as well. Further, while the toastaditas had an ample amount of fish and looked pretty, the presentation was at the cost of messiness. It would take a talented person to eat one of these finger foods without a bunch of tuna falling to the plate. Empanadas: These were underwhelming to the point where the garnishes were the best thing on the plate. The empanadas were okay through and through - the flavors of both crust and filling seemed muted and uninspired. Thank goodness for garnishes offering some contrast, I guess? Note: it is not possible to mix & match, a 'stranger' next to me got one kind, I got another, and we exchanged. Panna Cotta: This was the highlight of the night, and perhaps the only thing I would order again if I [somehow] find myself here again. Yet, it still had some items that need work. For the good: the cream was perfect in texture, sweetness, and creaminess. Caramel corn? Hard to go wrong there. Blackberries? Love the contrast in terms of texture, however, given the overall sweetness, raspberries might have been a better fit to contrast the sweetness (more my opinion than a criticism). However, the macaron is not saved from my wrath - rather than having some softness and give, this thing was so spectacularly crunchy it has no business being called a macaron. Cure Bear: This reminds me of what my mom made me when I was sick as a child, only less acidic, and four times as sweet. With that, this is misplaced in the menu under the "boozy and bitter" section. It did have enough alcohol to go to my head, but no bitterness or booziness to be tasted - just sweetness and honey. Maybe it is misplaced, or maybe there was an error in its creation, but whatever the cause, it too left me disappointed. Where it comes to the service, I have no complaints. Considering the size of the group, and that there were event-related activities ongoing, it was appropriately attentive and fast (given everyone got their items at the same time). Finally, we come to the prices. Two tapas, one drink, and one dessert cost $81.41 after tax, tip, and 3.5% "Hospitality" charge. If the experience was next level, I wouldn't complain. However, when pretty much everything I had was "just okay," this is borderline highway robbery. Thus, unless Botanero looks a good look at what they're doing and makes revisions to (for example) make their empanadas at least at the level of Lito's at Sterling Food Hall (formally Revival), I do not see myself coming back.

Cannot believe I haven't been before but lived up to the hype. Shout out to my girl Miranda for her…read moreAMAZING service, great recos and just vibes. Had the chicken fried chicken and it was so rich and decadent. I totally thought I was gonna eat it in one go but alas had to take it to go. Bc the chicken was so rich, Miranda recommended I get the cantarito as a nice acidic counter and she was spot on. Great people watching at the window counter seats. Definitely come back to try more of the menu.

I was really excited to try Dove's. It's been on my list for a while and after battling a stomach…read moreflu I was excited for real food. Starting off, service was great. I appreciated the walkthrough of the garnishes and sauces which I highly recommend adding to your food to enhance the experience. I ordered the brisket hash and brisket itself was cooked to perfectly. Tender and juicy just like it's supposed to be. However my potatoes were overdone, to the point they could had been considered burnt which did take away from the meal to be honest. Definitely would return to try again, but being betrayed by potatoes does a number.

I had dinner last night at Coquette with a friend. The restaurant was a very cute vibe and cozy…read moreatmosphere. It was my first time there and we wanted to put in a handful of starters but weren't able to unless we had our entrees figured out. The drink menu was limited and primarily Cognac offerings. The servers let me make substitutes.

Checked our Coquette for happy hour(the drinks on menu only)... Kayla was a great waitress. Music…read morewas a vibe too.

Although the service was a bit slow on the day we went in (Saturday, during happy hour) the food…read morewas really good. The beef sliders are a must & we had a beef ramen that was really comforting on a rainy day, great beef flavor in the broth and good noodle texture. We sat at the bar & the bar tender Arturo was so great. Will deffs be back.

This is probably my favorite Korean spot in the city of Chicago (not having to drive to the burbs)…read more Everything is always a hit and I'm always surprised there are no misses. Great happy hour deal too. New spot on Milwaukee is way better than when they were in West loop. Still a bit pricey but I think worth it.