664037 Mon Nov 02 05:57:16 -0800 2009 4 7 Chicago Area 0 5148485 My husband & I have tickets for the Blue Man group at 3133 N. Halsted on Nov. 12. We'd like to have dinner nearby beforehand - maybe a 6 or 7 block walk around the theatre. Any suggestions for really good, casual clothes, dining in the vicinity? Mon Nov 02 05:57:16 -0800 2009 89552 mbooth 1 5148573 There is a new Mexican, tapas-style, BYO at Broadway and Wellington called Chilam Balam. It was excellent. In the neighborhood, I also like Wakamono for Sushi or Twist for Spanish tapas. I haven't been in a long time, but I remember really liking Socca for Italian. Chilam Balam: http://www.chilambalamchicago.com/ Wakamono: http://www.wakamonosushi.com/ Twist: http://www.twistinchicago.com/ Socca: http://www.soccachicago.com/ Mon Nov 02 06:38:48 -0800 2009 5148485 176160 jasonkc99 1 5148577 There are many restaurants in the vicinity, within a 15-minute walk . . . particularly so on Clark St. N. of Belmont, on Belmont W. of Clark St, and one on Halsted St., a block away from the theater, which has for many years been successful and well-patronized: Yoshi's Cafe. http://www.yoshiscafe.com/yoshiscafe_v2/home.php Mon Nov 02 06:40:06 -0800 2009 5148485 181831 gomexico 1 5149367 I would second the suggestion for Yoshi's. Otherwise, perhaps the Francesca on Broadway, just south of Addison, though it's likely to be packed, depending on when you get there. Mon Nov 02 10:43:06 -0800 2009 5148485 35052 beanbreath 1 5151774 Try Home Bistro on Halstead, a BYOB place with inventive, hearty food. I also love Yoshis and Wakamono. Erwin is another place just south of the theater on Halstead to try. Tue Nov 03 07:48:11 -0800 2009 5148485 138776 ChiGuy