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Terzo Piano
Restaurant Week in Progress

The Art Institute is free for the entire month of February, so it made sense to combine a visit to the Modern Wing with a meal at Terzo Piano during Restaurant Week. For $22, we were treated to three tasty courses in the restaurant’s light and airy dining room.
We started things off with a [...]

Rainbow Cone? You Know You Want One!

It was a gorgeous day in the city today, and tomorrow’s supposed to be more of the same!  So make the most of the fine weather, and head over to the Halstead Street Deli (177 N. State Street) to grab a Rainbow Cone for lunch.
The sandwiches there are tasty too, but why not have dessert [...]

Lunch Rolls Quick Bite

The Spa Cafe is no more and in its place is Lunch Rolls, which specializes in sandwiches.
The interior of the restaurant hasn’t changed at all since Tammy and I were there three years ago — even the tables are the same — but the menu is very different. I liked that there are [...]

The Green at Grant Park

Tired of inhaling food that comes in a paper to-go bag at lunch? The Green at Grant Park is a good alternative. Tucked away in an unobtrusive corner next to the park putting green, this lesser-known outdoor restaurant is a good place to kickback for a few minutes and enjoy the summer sun.
It has [...]

Cyrano’s Cafe & Wine Bar on the Riverwalk

Looking for a casual lunch away from the hustle and bustle of Michigan Avenue? Try Cyrano’s Cafe. Here you can find a decent selection of sandwiches, quiche and spreads while watching the tour boats go up and down the river. You can’t get a glass of tap water at the cafe, but there [...]