Beatrix is a fantastic escape from the standard conference center fare. After a long night, the…read moreMigas Egg Scramble provided exactly the kind of flavorful, high-protein start that was needed to get through the day. The Hazelnut Oat Mocha was a great pairing--rich and well-balanced. It was also good to see the variety at the table; the Eggs Your Way, Lemon Pancakes, and Overnight Oats all looked like solid, well-prepared options. The staff was friendly and attentive throughout the meal, making for a seamless experience. If you're looking for a reliable breakfast spot in Chicago that feels a bit more intentional than the usual hotel or convention options, this is a winner.

Beatrix is one of those places that looks great on paper: pretty space, glowing online reviews, and…read morea menu that promises fresh, modern comfort food. But once you're actually sitting there, the shine wears off fast. The service is... fine, but mostly in that scripted, personality‑free way that feels more like a training video than hospitality. You get the sense everyone is doing exactly what they were told to do, nothing more, nothing less. It's polite, but not warm -- efficient, but not memorable. The atmosphere is genuinely pleasant -- bright, clean, and stylish without trying too hard -- but the food just doesn't live up to the setting. Most dishes land somewhere between "okay" and "I guess this is fine," which is disappointing given the prices and the hype. Nothing is bad, but nothing is great either. It's the kind of meal you forget about before you've even left the building. Overall, Beatrix ends up feeling like a hotel restaurant pretending to be a neighborhood favorite. If you want something reliable and inoffensive, it works. If you want something with flavor, personality, or any real sense of Chicago, there are far better options.

Five stars. Hidden gem in Chicago. Off the beaten path with a quaint, welcoming atmosphere and…read moreincredible service from the moment we walked in. The food was outstanding -- I had the porcino pizza and it was one of the best pizzas I've had in a long time. You can tell this place cares about quality and hospitality. Absolutely worth the visit.

The pizza smelled delicious but the Italian sandwich I had was about as bland as it comes. It was…read morebread - meats - lettuce - a touch of balsamic - bread. I added cheese and onion. If I come back, I'll get something else.

I was super excited to see a new spot at the Ghost Kitchen in River West! I never had MK noodle at…read moretheir other location but got to try out their Pho on a day I was needing some TLC. The pho came prepared with everything I was expecting! The broth could have been hotter but I just microwaved it for a bit. I really enjoyed it. They give you a large portion of noodles and broth so that it could easily make two meals or you could split it with someone else. I'll definitely order from here again!

I tried to stop by Bon Bon for some shrimp spring rolls before a show at Cobra Lounge but they were…read moresold out so I unfortunately had to take in the tunes on an empty stomach. After the show ended I was still really in the mood for spring rolls and even something more but I knew finding a decent option close to midnight that didn't require a trek would be difficult. So I was really surprised when a search turned up this random and seemingly new Vietnamese spot in River West of all places. It became clear after a little research that this was a cloud kitchen though so I was hesitant as I've had mixed results when it comes to other cloud kitchen ordering experiences. Having not been to the original MK Noodle also lended to my hesitation but after noting that they had pretty good reviews I decided to give their Express option a shot. I can't speak to the consistency with the original restaurant but I can say that the spring rolls and lemongrass pork banh mi I ordered both tasted good. Being able to add a bag of crispy, fresh fries and a can of coke to my sandwich for an additional $3 was also a nice option. The lemongrass pork was a little on the sweet side for my taste but was still enjoyable with good toppings and a crispy, airy baguette. I really like that they have a variety of spring rolls so I was able to get an order of shrimp and imitation crab. These were really good with fresh vegetables and nice sized shrimp and crab stick pieces. Not sure if they accidentally added an order of crab rangoons or if they automatically add them if you spend a certain amount or they just felt bad for making me wait but finding an order of these was a pleasant surprise as I enjoyed my late night meal. The peanut and sweet and sour sauces that came with the order also tasted really nice. The only reason I am putting 4 stars is that the order took a while longer than quoted to be ready. That being said I appreciated their customer support reaching out to me directly by phone to provide me with updates and apologize for the wait. This allowed me to just relax in my car and avoid all the bustle going on with all the delivery drivers and others picking up orders but when they phoned to let me know I could head inside I still had to wait a while longer for the food to be brought out. Still, I would definitely order from this spot again.

Chef Brandon Rogers is a culinary genius. I don't use that term lightly or with anyone…read more My sister and I were planning a 35 anniversary dinner for my parents. They had given us so much that we figured we would hire an in home chef to cook them a spectacular meal. My sister found Chef Rogers online and we got very lucky. Immediately upon our first conversation Chef Rogers was dropped into exactly what we were looking for, how we wanted things to be, and the quality of the meal that we were looking for. So let's talk about the quality. THE FOOD WAS INCREDIBLE. The meal consisted of tuna carpaccio (AMAZING), burrata (did not try), 45 day aged steak (so excellent) with whipped celery root (INCREDIBLE), and then a butter cake with macerated berries (HEAVENLY). It would be one thing if Chef Rodgers was an incredible chef... which he is but to really be so accommodating about the menu and just such an unbelievably nice guy is why you hire him. He is the total package and you're not going to find a better in home chef in the area.

A consummate professional. Utilized Chef Brandon's catering service for a memorial. We allowed him…read moreto create the menu providing only the dietary restrictions for some of our attendees. The food was delicious. His skill, creativity, and technique were evident. I was also extremely impressed with communication and professionalism. He delivered as promised. My guests and I were impressed. I would do business with him again.

The staff here are so kind, professional, accommodating, and hard working. I cannot say enough…read moregood things about them. The store is clean and organized. The food on the shelves is always in-date. This location also has parking which is very convenient.

The staff here is very nice and accommodating. If you have any thing that you need to return or…read moreswap out they will take care of you. This location is always out of sardines unfortunately. Their food selection is vast. Everything I get has been fresh no issues. I did get an almond crinkle. It was not what I expected it tasted like perfume. I do not recommend that dessert but their other desserts have been amazing. I can't wait till they make the maple cookies again. Some of their special desserts are seasonal. The store is very clean. It does get packed and crowded around rush-hour time and it can impact your shopping experience but just have patience. The lines are always long.

The place is huge. They have everything you need when on vacation. The workers are very friendly…read moreas well.

Great neighborhood store. Well rounded selection of products. Prices are a bit high but they're in…read morea high rent location. Glad they are there when you need something.

The food ALWAYS taste as good as it looks and smells. Order the combo and friend green tomato's…read more Don't forget the cake

Clean truck, customer service with a smile. Delicious hot and fresh wings. Green tomatoes were…read moreseasoned well and fried right. Nice presentation Be back

Excellent food delivery service! I also really liked their portions. I think that's one of the…read morethings that make them different from the others.

We tried Spoonze for the first time last week and it exceeded expectations! Growing tired of…read morecooking ourselves or wasting money with UberEats and other deliver services Spoonze was just what we were looking for. I only hope they repeat some of the menu items, they were too good not to enjoy again!

I used Wolfgang Puck for my wedding at Promontory Point. The process with the catering manager was…read morefrustrating. Although our first meeting and tasting went well and they were open to helping create a menu that represented the Tuscan theme we were going for the catering manager seemed like this was her first event. The tables she ordered for the venue did not fit and she did not find out until 1 week before the wedding. The top tier of my cake was thrown away, even though specific instructions were provided. The service at the actual wedding was good and like other poster I did have someone dedicated to me to bring food and drinks which was very nice. However, when you spend over $10,000 to feed 80 people that seems like the least they could do. After filling out the survey with Wolfgang they did send me a $100 gift certificate for the restaurant but that hardly covers the top tier of my cake that I will never get back. In addition, they sent me another email recently because I had not used my certificate to see if they could deliver some food instead and when I asked for a similar Tuscan menu for a New Years Eve dinner I was told they would get back to me with a menu on 12/21 and then I never heard anything back. Bottom line - the food was really amazing and people still talk to me about it. The entire process left a lot to be desired.

We recently had our wedding event at the MCA with Wolfgang Puck as the caterer, so I wanted to…read moreupdate my previous review. While I am still disappointed at the multiple contacts during the process, the execution the day of the event was top notch. Several people have emailed us since the wedding saying that it was the best food that they've ever had at a wedding. The service was also very professional - competent staff, prompt service, and considerate while speeches were made. I particularly liked that they arranged to have one person dedicated to me (the bride) during the evening to bring appetizers and beverages so that I didn't have to worry about finding the bar and could chat with guests. They were flexible to incorporate some personalized aspects into the catering such as New Zealand wines since my husband is from there and a signature cocktail (Strawberry Basil mojito) which was absolutely fantastic. I would use them again, however I do wish that there was more guidance through the process in terms of a timeline or list of activities that we needed to accomplish in order to pull off the event. There were sometimes surprises in terms of payments suddenly being due in two days (while in the original contract, it was not top of mind and an earlier reminder would have been helpful).