Angelina Ristorante is located at 3561 N. Broadway Chicago in the heart of Boystown. You will always find a fresh fish special, with home made soup and pasta. In their tradition of always keeping things fresh and new, the great folks at Angelina are testing new recipes for their new summer menu and working on a permit for outdoor seating. With a full bar and a complete wine list Angelina Ristorante is a best bet BOI Magazine tummy teaser! For more about Angelina, you can call them at 773 935 5933 or visit them on the web at www.angelinaristorante.com

Angelina Ristorante

 

Fiesta Mexicana boasts 2 locations, one at 4806 N. Broadway and the other one at 2423 N. Lincoln. Fiesta Mexicana serves delicious traditional style Mexican dishes and seafood. There is also plenty of time for siesta after the party! On Tuesday and Friday they feature their Karaoke night, from 10pm-2am, also Thursday and Sunday Live Music and Entertainment. If you want to know more about Fiesta Mexicana you can call the Broadway location at 773/769-4244, the Lincoln location at 773/348-4144 or go to their website at www.fiestamexicanachicago.com

Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant

 

Socca, relatively new in the hood, in the space where Buddies was located right around the corner from Boys-Town's Halsted strip at 3301 N. Clark Street serves the best European/Country cuisine, with a bit of French and Italian mixed in. Socca's specials include, Hanger Steak, Sea Bass Aqua Pazzo, and their heavenly Croissant Bread Pudding. Socca is open 7 night's weeks from 5pm, Sat and Sun. Brunch from 10am-2pm, featuring a Full bar with favorite in French/American/Italian Wines. No need to worry about parking either, because they have you covered, Valet parking is available. For more information or to make a reservation, call Socca at 773/248-1155.

Socca

 

Unique So Chique Boutique and Tea & Chocolate Room in Uptown, at 4600 N. Magnolia, Ste. C, is a cozy space located in the back of a boutique that sells clothing, bath products, gifts, candles, jewelry, gifts, etc. The tea room, seats up to 20 people.They serve lunch during the week, also, a weekend brunch. They feature a variety of freshly-made omelets and quiches or French toast. They have fabulous cones, more than 14 original flavors of Chique Chocolates toffees, cookies and desserts. This is set in a surrounding of contemporary and classic jazz background music. Unique So Chique is a BYOB, with no corkage fee. Lunch served Tuesday-Friday, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Afternoon Tea served Tuesday-Sunday 3-5 p.m. Brunch is Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Call 773-561-0324 for reservations. Or visit us on the web at www.uniquesochique.com

Unique So Chique Boutique and Tea & Chocolate Room

Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club 3700 N. Halsted St. in Chicago Kit Kat flings into spring! The lounge and supper club announces its new Show Stopping food and drink menus, extended summer hours, a diva-lightful birthday bash honoring scream queen Bette Davis; the unveiling of its newly decorated tropical outdoor patio; a Cinco de Mayo fiesta...and a Mother's Day meal for Mommie Dearest....and, Kit Kat is now open on Mondays! Enjoy Starter Mondays-buy an entrée, receive a free starter course. Lounge the night away at Kit Kat's soon-to-be-opened newly decorated tropical-style patio. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Kit Kat on May 5. No fiesta is complete without fajitas, mojitos, chips and salsa and half price margaritas. Christina, darling, it's Mommie Dearest's Mother's Day- Sunday, May 8th. Treat Mommie Dearest to a mouthwatering Mother's Day Meal...with half-price martinis! The outdoor patio will be open until midnight each night. Call 773-525-1111, or visit www.kitkatchicago.com.

Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club

 

Ann Sather in Wicker Park at 1448 North Milwaukee has the most fabulous Abba Brunch is the first Sunday of every month. Diner's can experience Abba in all their Swedish Glory. Music, fun and food in the glorious tradition that is was intended. The Abba breakfast is a Swedish sampler plate, and of course Ann Sathers famous cinnamon rolls. A disco ball hangs overhead and the restaurant is decked out with glitter and colored lights. If Gimmie, Gimmie, Gimmie a man after midnight or Mamma Mia makes you want to get up and be the best Dancing Queen you can be then show up at Ann Sather Wicker Park and you wont be disappointed. All Customers are invited to sing or dance and they do. Abba Brunch hours are 9:00 until 3:00 PM. For Abba info ca ll773.394.1812

Ann Sather

 

Brisku's Bistro heading up the west side at 4100 N. Kedzie, is a playful combination of food and fun. Brisku's is a casual dining atmosphere, it's not pretentious. You can take a date or come and drink with friends. The service is excellent and always something new. They have an outdoor café for dining under the stars and always have drink and food specials, serving a lighter fare for the summer. You can have a meal or snack while you watch the game. Brisku's has all the sports channels so you can come in and watch any sporting events that Direct TV has to offer. There is a fully stocked bar and a candlelit restaurant with a sports bar feel without the pressure of a fine dining restaurant. The food is Mediterranean so there is lamb and stuffed chicken; it's Mediterranean with an American twist. The Sultan delight is your choice of chicken or lamb served over a plate of hummus. For more info on Brisku's Bistro visit them on the web at http://www.briskusbistro.com or call (773) 279-9141

brisku's bistro

 

Plush Restaurant and Lounge, downtown at 1104 W. Madison Ave. is open Monday through Saturday at 4 pm and open until 2 am except for Saturdays when they are open until 3. Plush along with a fabulous restaurant has a great menu with a full bar. Their specials start on Tuesday night with price bottles of house wine, Wednesday night is $5 call Martini's with DJ Chris B. Thursdays, you can get $5 Absolut and Bacardi drinks plus appetizers are price. Friday nights you can dance to DJ Burn and Saturday DJ George is in the house. Plush is working on their Patio for dining al fresco and Thursday, May 5th stop in for the Verve Remixed 3 CD giveaway. For more information on Plush you can call them at 312-491-9800 or head to their website at www.plushchicago.com

Plush Restaurant & Restaurant

 

X/O, the mark of a fine cognac, is also the mark of the latest dining destination to hit the dynamic North Halsted Street neighborhood of Chicago. Featuring a distinctive selection of "tapas-style" small plates, X/O Chicago also offers an accessible boutique-wine program, friendly and knowledgeable service, and a stylish yet relaxed atmosphere. Patrons of the contemporary restaurant and lounge can experience the world at their fingertips, within the chic confines of 3441 North Halsted Street. They offer globally inspired food and wine to Chicago's diverse urban dwellers and visitors. An eclectic wine list features varietals from around the world. At X/O, each plate or glass of wine is an invitation to experience another culture, allowing guests to sample a wide variety of dishes and enjoy a memorable dining experience.

X/O

 

ZiN American Bistro Located at 198 S Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA have just revised a summer menu for their customers. Roasted NZ Rack of Lamb, Belgian Endive, Haricots Verts,
Fingerling Potatoes and Orange-Dijon Jus, or Braised Free Range Rabbit, Gingered Onion Fondue, French Beans and Pommes Frites. They serve a distinctive wine list featuring a 2002 Red Horse Ranch, Paso Robles. This excellent deep ruby and plum color with sweet blackberry and currant fruit. Medium bodied texture with a lusty finish. They will offer 1/2 off the wine list Monday thru Thurs all summer long as well as seasonal menu items. The Staff at ZiN wanta their guests to have an outstanding dining experience in a casual, fun atmosphere. The food is fine dining in a bistro setting with the wine list chosen and priced to entice you to try something new. So visit their website at www.zinamericanbistro.com or call them at 760 322 6300

Zin American Bistro