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Granville’s Great Metropolis Coffee Company
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If you’re like myself, you’ve likely sipped on Metropolis Coffee Company’s coffee numerous times even if you’ve never stepped foot into their Edgewater cafe on Granville. The popular brew is roasted in a warehouse in Andersonville, and served up in numerous restaurants across the city. The Metropolis Coffee Company cafe (1039 W Granville), however, is [...]
Review: Wooden Spoon Cooking Classes
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This isn’t your typical restaurant review because let’s face it, when you’re dining out you don’t expect to be the one slaving over the stove and you don’t often dine out at at a cooking utensils store. However, in this instance we did both. The Wooden Spoon (5047 N Clark) is located on the southern [...]
The Burger Stop
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The Burger Stop (5318 N Broadway) recently opened up in the strip mall on the northwest corner of Berwyn and Broadway. This space has turned over multiple times from a hot dog stand to most recently Pita Pita, so we hope these guys work out the new business kinks are here to stay. Our [...]
Uncommon Ground
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Uncommon Ground (1401 W Devon) recently was named the “greenest restaurant in America” by the Green Restaurant Association. Equipped with solar powers on the roof, energy efficient dishwashers and LED lights, Uncommon Ground received 4 stars and 365 GreenPoints from the Boston-based non-profit. We recently had the opportunity to dine at Uncommon Ground for breakfast to [...]
Svea Restaurant
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While horned helmets are not required attire at Svea Restaurant (5236 N Clark), it is recommended you bring your Vikining appetite at this Swedish diner when visiting for breakfast. A neighborhood staple since the 1940′s, this quaint little blue restaurant boasts big charm. An antique cash register greets you as you enter, and the walls [...]
Nookies is open
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No, pigs are not flying. No, this is not a September fool’s joke. Nookies opened for business this morning at 7am on the corner of Bryn Mawr and Winthrop. This story is so big we had to have two people contribute, and yet we still couldn’t come up with a clever or catchy title for this story. Nookies. Is. Open. [...]
Bananas Foster
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Several weekends ago, a friend and I took a short walk north to Bananas Foster Cafe. Located at 1147 W. Granville, the popular local spot was opened in February 2009 by owner John Winslow. It boasts an extensive menu with some decidedly British leanings. We arrived during the start of the brunch rush, and it [...]
Antica Pizzeria
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With Italian dining options abound in the Edgewater & Andersonville neighborhoods such as Anteprima, Calo Ristorante and Francesca’s, Antica Pizzeria (5663 N Clark) flew under my radar for awhile. But after dining here once it was evident that Antica clearly belongs on any Italian-cuisine-detecting radar system within a wide radius of Clark and Hollywood. Founded in [...]
Vincent – Restaurant Review
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I’m in love with another man. His name is Vincent, and his mussels make me go “mmm, mmm, Mmmm!” His frite are also very satisfying, especially when slathered in garlic aioli. I never thought I would crave Dutch food, but Vincent restaurant (1475 W. Balmoral) has seduced me. Or more specifically, the cooking of chef/owner [...]
Lickety Split finally opens on Broadway
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After much anticipation for an ice cream and sweet shop to open in the Edgewater neighborhood, Lickety Split, located at 6056 N Broadway, has finally opened its doors to the public. With all these extreme warm temperatures, it couldn’t be a better time. The lofty, patriotic themed store offers frozen custard style variations,shakes,and malts. Currently [...]
Good Eating at Lady Gregory’s
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I visited Lady Gregory’s during its opening weekend at Midsommarfest. Even with the abbreviated menu they were offering, I was immediately impressed. I vowed to return again soon, not only because the food was delicious but also to make sure that my taste buds hadn’t been clouded by the beers I had already consumed that [...]
Huffington Post: Andersonville’s best beer gardens
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Photo: Adriatic Cafe (5553 N Clark) Check out Huffinton Post’s guide to “Chicago’s Best Beer Gardens: Andersonville Edition.“ Once again, just as they did with the Edgewater edition, there are some good picks but also some obviously missing great spots such as Hopleaf, In Fine Spirits and La Cocina de Frida. Also, not to get too [...]
A grand opening: Burke’s Public House
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If you’re a frequent reader of the EdgeVille Buzz you may have noticed us post a few updates (like here, here, here, here, and here) about a much needed pub rumored to be coming to Edgewater Beach named Burke’s Public House since 2008, when we first learned the space formerly occupied by the Writer’s Lounge was re-zoned at 5401 [...]
Jin Thai online
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Jin Thai (5458 N Broadway) recently opened, but last week when we pondered ordering delivery for the first time we were disappointed that we could not find a menu online. You’ll be pleased to know that they launched a website recently, complete with full menu and store hours. Check it out here: www.jinthaicuisine.com
Middle Eastern Bakery & Grocery
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A recent discovery of the Middle Eastern Bakery & Grocery (1512 W Foster) has made it an instant favorite of mine. This quant little independent store located on Foster between Clark and Ashland will fulfill all of your Middle Eastern grocery needs. While the store sells all types of goods from spices to nuts to [...]
