363242 Tue Jan 23 11:21:54 -0800 2007 12 7 Chicago Area 0 2218115 I'm attending a tasting tonight at the Binny's at 3000 N. Clark. I don't know that part of the north side, and I'll be taking the L rather than driving, so I'm looking for a nice, quiet place, preferably American or Italian, for a decent dinner afterwards very close to Clark/Wellington/Halsted. Thanks for any suggestions! Tue Jan 23 11:21:54 -0800 2007 63492 Steve Sanders 1 2218262 Jack's on Halsted 3201 N. Halsted St. 773-244-9191 www.jackjonesrestaurants.com/jacks.htm X/O 3441 N. Halsted St. 773-348-9696 www.xochicago.com You can then take the el from Belmont rather than walking back to Wellington. Tue Jan 23 11:57:49 -0800 2007 2218115 55363 nsxtasy 1 2218267 you could try Erwin (2925 N. Halsted St. ) Not too far from there-- American contemporary type (comfort food) food-- small place, quiet. Probably easy to get a table this late on a tuesday night. I would definatley check it out. Charlie Tue Jan 23 11:58:10 -0800 2007 2218115 61987 coopercj 1 2218416 There is also a Francessca's right by there. Tue Jan 23 12:32:04 -0800 2007 2218115 68598 krkappel 1 2218665 I've never been nuts about Erwin. X/O is a nice choice. Headed in the other direction, Sapori is a nice little Italian spot. It's certainly not the most authentic, but I've always had very good meals there. Sapori 2701 N. Halsted (773) 832-9999 Tue Jan 23 13:15:48 -0800 2007 2218115 10521 jesteinf 2 2220258 Thanks for the recommendation of Sapori, which I tried. The shellfish in the risotto pescatore tasted pristinely fresh. Service was very friendly, and the owner, Anthony, is a sweetheart. Tue Jan 23 21:04:19 -0800 2007 2218665 63492 Steve Sanders 1 2219048 Raj Darbar at 2660 N. Halsted has some of the better Indian food to be found off of Devon. Fattoush at 2652 N. Halsted has solid middle eastern food in a very casual environment. The toum is intensely garlicky. It's not well known, but it's quite good. Tue Jan 23 14:39:49 -0800 2007 2218115 68627 deesher 2 2219079 Which would you consider those, "preferably American" or "preferably Italian"? ;) Tue Jan 23 14:44:32 -0800 2007 2219048 55363 nsxtasy 2 2219587 Wow, I'm not sure how I've missed those both since they're right around the corner from me. I'll have to give them a shot. Any suggestions other than the toum? Tue Jan 23 17:09:47 -0800 2007 2219048 11704 Helper Monkey 2 2223967 Just tried Fattoush tonight and really enjoyed it. That toum is indeed darn tasty. Thanks for the heads up, it's nice knowing there's good Lebanese food in the area and I'm sure I'll be going back frequently. Wed Jan 24 19:45:46 -0800 2007 2219048 11704 Helper Monkey 1 2220390 For "italian comfort food" Pizza Capri, right near the Belmont el at Sheffield & Belmont is very good.... Start with excellente calamari done 3 ways (grilled, stewed, or fried)... Tue Jan 23 21:59:28 -0800 2007 2218115 42549 Chicago Mike 1 2229396 I would consider these place neither Italian nor American. I did note the word preferably in the request and I feel that either of these two options would be preferable to any of the Italian or American places in the immediate area. Fri Jan 26 08:53:41 -0800 2007 2218115 68627 deesher 1 2407919 Kind of a late response but I recommend La Tavernetta on Broadway just south of the CVS south of Belmont. Downstairs restaurant. Great home cooking, large portions, and delightfully unpretentious. Wed Mar 21 12:33:09 -0700 2007 2218115 84773 patrickw