Category Archives: Chicago Restaurants 2023

6341 N Broadway Chicago, IL – porkchopchicago.com 8/21/23 – Porkchop is restaurant and bar that dishes out an urban interpretation of a Southern backwoods experience. It is an unapologetically unpretentious neighborhood party spot serving gourmet Southern comfort food and BBQ, … Continue reading →

MARTINOS – 3431 W. Peterson Ave, Chicago, 773-478-5410  Wheelchair Friendly. Parking: Street – indoor/outdoor dining. Q-Tips say: MARTINOS had a decent thin crust pizza. Ok service,  drinks & pre-entrée bread at reasonable prices make MARTINOS a try. The best part … Continue reading →

It has been awhile since we went to L Woods. But while shopping for Libations at Binny’s, we were across the street from L Woods & decided to go again. Food was ok, decent service & libations. Yes, you can … Continue reading →

GALE STREET INN – 4914 N Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL 60630, (773) 725-1300, galestreet.com Q-Tips say: Went with long time friends for a goodbye dinner till Spring. Enjoyed their company, drinks and dinner.  Best part was the good time with … Continue reading →

5739 N Ravenswood Ave Chicago, IL – firesidechicago.com – (773) 561-7433 6/8/21 – Q-tips say: A new experience for the Q’s. The restaurant is clean & offer indoor/outdoor dining. Follow all C-19 rules. Parking: Street parking. After 5:00 we were … Continue reading →

626 N State St., Chicago, IL 60654, quartinochicago.com, (312) 698-5000 Q-tips say: Yes, go and enjoy. We were celebrating our son’s BD with our Daughter in law. They have two outdoor seating areas. We were seated in the upstairs outdoor … Continue reading →

Rip’s Tavern– 311 N Main Ave, Ladd, IL 61329 (815) 894-3051, www.ripschicken.com  Accepts Credit Card: Yes, but has an ATM machine Parking: Street- not a problem. Attire: Casual, Good for Groups: Yes,  Full Bar. Outdoor eating. Following C-19 regulations. Q-Tips … Continue reading →

MingHin – in Chinatown.  2168 S Archer Ave., Chicago, IL, (312) 808-1999,    http://minghincuisine.comminghincuisine.com Q-tips say:  Was ok. A bit disappointing with a  fried item – said it was fried but really really fried.  Asked about how spicy – not too, but for the … Continue reading →

Chinatown –  Chinatown Square – 2154 S Archer Ave., Chicago, IL,  (312) 842-9831, Q-tips say: Yes, see it. Been here before. Chicago’s Chinatown isn’t huge, a collection of a few streets.  The architecture, the statues, the Chinese zodiac statues, the two … Continue reading →