Hopleaf Bar Chicago Bites Podcast #128

Hopleaf Bar
Chicago Bites Podcast #128

Posted by Tammy at 12:00 pm

Feb 022009

The steak frites were a popular entree at our table.

We recently joined Sean & Lina from the Chicago Bar Project for dinner at Hopleaf. We had a great time! Hopleaf is known for their outstanding beer selection, but they also have some nice dining options. If you’re looking for a relaxed atmosphere and above-average bar food choices, then head to Andersonville!

(11.7 M)

Show Notes:
00:00 – 01:28 Mussels below the belt
01:29 – 03:56 Bridget hates beer, Sean likes it
03:57 – 04:45 Other kinda awesome appetizers
04:46 – 07:22 Meaty entrees
07:23 – 08:53 CB&J; thoughts on Mac & Cheese
08:54 – 10:01 Thoughts on atmosphere
10:02 – 10:55 Pass on dessert
10:56 – 12:43 Wrap-up & sign-off

Kwak is fun to say, fun to hold and mighty tasty to drink.

Hopleaf
5148 N. Clark St
Chicago, IL
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	Bridget’s Ratings	Tammy’s Ratings
Food Quality	4	3
Value	4	4
Service	5	5
Ambiance	5	4
Overall	7	7

Average price per person: $50

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The Gage
Chicago Bites Podcast #58

Posted by Bridget at 12:00 am

Jun 042007

The sea beans topping Tammy's salmon added just enough salt to the overall flavor.

The Gage is set to be a contender among Chicago’s best restaurants. That’s because the entrees on the menu are varied, interesting, and quite simply fantastic. The “pub” snacks, appetizers and desserts are just as good. Everything we ordered was memorable and well prepared. But can this newbie, located across the street from Millennium Park, keep up the high standard its set? We can’t wait to go back and see!

(7.8 M)

Show Notes:
00:00 – 01:40 An Irish Pub for Adults? Say What?
01:41 – 03:37 The Scene and the Service
03:38 – 12:00 The Snacks, the Appetizers, the Wine, and the Entrees. Oh, the Entrees!
12:01 – 14:32 We Had to Make Room for Dessert
14:33 – 16:55 Ratings and Sign-off

The Gage
24 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL

Bridget rates The Gage 9.5/10
Tammy rates The Gage 9/10