511308 Sun Apr 20 22:14:53 -0700 2008 8 8 Midwest 0 3613682 Moday is date night-and we're going to the movies. Is there any good places to eat nearby (besides the Riverside Wine Bar or the Coffee place? Sun Apr 20 22:14:54 -0700 2008 171426 jenniegirl 1 3613980 Try the Craftsman on Lake and 43rd. I eat there all the time and its always great. Mon Apr 21 05:30:01 -0700 2008 3613682 162604 yummers612 1 3614394 Don't forget to save room for their popcorn though. Mmmm riverview popcorn . . . Mon Apr 21 07:56:41 -0700 2008 3613682 108056 tex.s.toast 1 3614457 The Longfellow Grill is on Lake, right next to the river. Not sure how close you're looking for, but Town Talk and Manny's Tortas also aren't far. Mon Apr 21 08:17:32 -0700 2008 3613682 69182 drew13000 1 3614907 I thought I read that Sea Salt is open. I have yet to try this place but I've only heard good things. It is at Minehaha Park... Mon Apr 21 10:09:21 -0700 2008 3613682 166186 liesel 2 3615077 Sea Salt is open! It opened the first week of April. ~TDQ Mon Apr 21 10:45:34 -0700 2008 3614907 12005 The Dairy Queen 1 3615282 I'm not sure if you're into casual Japanesse dining, but Midori's Floating World Cafe is also right around the corner from the Town Talk Diner/Manny's Tortas. Farily affordable sushi and other Japanese. Most of the best choices are already listed here. Craftsman, Town Talk, Manny's Tortas, Longfellow, or Midori's would be your best bets with the final decision being what you're in the mood for and price points, in my opinion. Mon Apr 21 11:29:10 -0700 2008 3613682 185526 Db Cooper 1 3615316 I agree with yummers612 on the Craftsman. Also Chris and Rob's (formerly Joey D's) isn't too far off either, if you like chowing on Chicago style hot dogs before going to the movies. Mon Apr 21 11:34:53 -0700 2008 3613682 176083 Reetsyburger 1 3617439 Well, we ended up seeing Juno, and my fiancee (who would have been very very happy with Chipotle suggested geting something to eat. I had too much fantastic popcorn and too much work waiting for me at home, so we ended up calling it a day (I know he probably ended up nuking something from Trader Joe's!) Thanks for your help-we'll try to explore the neighborhood more next time we go. Mon Apr 21 21:52:36 -0700 2008 3613682 171426 jenniegirl