Cute spot with great service! The wine pairs are fun to…read morecompare two wines. Our server lets us guess which is which and explained the differences/how to know. They also have a decent food menu.

Met friends here for dinner on a weekend. The ambience is super cute. The upstairs area is…read moreadorable. Service was really great - they didn't rush us at all and our orders were accurate. I want so much to rate higher, but the food was just ok. Grilled chicken salad was good, but everything else we ordered was okay, and very very small portions. Wines were just okay as well - we tried 3 full wine flights (whites, reds, sparkling) Cute space and great vibes, but all of us thought the food and wines were just average.

Croquetas and Paella. Happy birthday Deq! Also, Eva turned the fine food and ambience into an…read moreexperience.

The drinks and food were amazing. The service wasn't as nice as we would like it to be. My friend I…read morewent with got her wine and appetizer before I even got my first drink. I will give some grace because it was a busy Saturday and things happen!

I stumbled upon this place when visiting the connected Foshay Hotel. What a gorgeous lobby this…read morecoffee shop is located in. Very spacious, clean and well kept. The customer service was friendly and they turned my coffee drink into art! I enjoyed the caramel cookie noir with the design of a bunny in the foam topping. It was great!

The Clever Bee is a lovely drink with notes of honey and lavender. The coffee bar is in the middle…read moreof the IDS building which offers an oasis in the midst of a number of offices.

We've been visiting Small Hours regularly for nearly two years and it keeps us coming back! The…read moreconcept is simple: pair a bespoke wine list with conservas (tinned fish and seafoods) from around the world, add a few freshly prepared menu items and play vinyl records on a hifi sound system in a minimalist, yet elegant space. For service, order at the counter, giving you a chance to chat with owners Sarina and Sam about new and interesting wines or menu items to try. We often order the country pâté, which is found regularly on precious few menus. It's served with grainy mustard and a few slices of rustic rye bread. The snapper tail is perfectly done, flaky yet moist, bathed in an Aleppo pepper sauce that tempts me to lick the plate. On this visit, we had smoked trout, which was oily, smoky, mellow, rich and decadent in the best way. But definitely try scallops or razor clams or grilled tuna collar or whatever might float your boat. Finally, save room for dessert -- the pavlova is a treat! While its accoutrements change with the seasons, it's a staple on the menu and always a lovely way to finish your meal. We make a stop every few weeks, and never get tired of this cozy spot!

Small, but mighty. Cozy, but not necessarily comfortable. Great wine, good food…read more The concept is great! A fabulous wine menu and knowledgeable staff. We wanted a recommendation and the wine picked for us was excellent. Went with the Plavac Milos. The food is honestly incredible! The carrots were my favorite. Someday I'll get enough courage to try the tinned fish. I wish seating was a little more comfortable for the whole "drink a bottle and stay awhile" vibe. It also can get pretty loud when it's busy in the tight quarters.

Stayed in this beautiful hotel and was happy to see a nice bar with happy hour options…read more Unfortunately, the lady at the bar Friday night didn't know how to make cocktails. Clearly she wasn't the regular bartender. Came back the next night to give it another try. The bartender made a nice espresso martini but kept touching his hair and then used his fingers to put the coffee beans into my drink. Very unprofessional.

I was visiting from out of town and came here for a happy hour with some friends. The bar is…read moredecorated in an upscale fashion and serves creative cocktails. Our server was quite attentive and gave us wonderful cocktail recommendations. Great vibe for grabbing a cocktail with friends!

Blondette was amazing. Def a bit hard to access as we needed entry from hotel staff at Rand to get…read moreup there in the elevators. However other friends we met there who arrived earlier didnt have that issue so idk. We went for a drag show and it was such an intimate experience. It's a much smaller location than union or some of the other major drag brunch spots so I feel like everyone really got attention from the performers and servers. It was so fun and we gave a ton of tips happily. Our food was awesome, extremely tasty. Highly recommend the French toast, mushroom omelette, and endless mimosas. Will be back for sure to check out dinner and more drag in the future!

Seated at the rooftop of the Rand Hotel Blondette offers a quiet and quaint breakfast experience,…read morereminding me of my days living on the east coast. I ordered the classic breakfast which comes with toasted French bread, potatoes, 2 eggs done in the style of your choice, bacon and sausage. I substituted a steak for the sausage. My steak was cooked perfectly, medium. Eggs were over medium. The bread was slightly more charred than I would have liked but it still tasted delicious when u made my mini egg sandwich. Service was fine! They were helpful, speedy, and came to the table the right amount of times. All in all, happy with my choice of breakfast spot and I will be coming back.

Troubadour is such a hidden gem! Nightly live music, wine flights and delightful charcuterie boards…read moreawait you. Don't miss this spot!

This review is embarrassingly years late, mostly because I moved out of the area and am now sitting…read morein a different zip code missing this wine bar like an old friend. The rotating menu was always the best part -- new wines, seasonal snacks, and just enough change to keep things interesting without ruining what works. Every visit felt like a little surprise, but never in a "what happened to my favorite thing?" kind of way. The cozy vibe was unbeatable. Dim lights, warm atmosphere, and live entertainment that somehow made me feel like I was in a movie scene about a person who has their life together. (Spoiler: I do not. But I felt like I did when I was here.) I genuinely hope it survived COVID, staffing shortages, economy chaos, and whatever plot twists 2020-present through at local businesses. Please still be the same. Please still have the vibe. Please still have the best wines I never thought to try. If I ever come back to town, I'm heading straight there -- no questions asked. Five stars forever. Try them out if you're in uptown!

Stopped in for wine after having dinner nearby. Such a cute space. It is smaller but they do have a…read morefew patio tables for when it's nicer out. The staff were nice and very knowledgeable. I always like my wine on the lighter/sweeter side and ended up getting one they recommended which was perfect. Great vibes all around. Definitely a nice spot for a date night. I did see they also have some light bites on the menu as well.

Small place so reservations are a good idea Only starters…read morebut very good. Monti ponti $48 Montepulciano 2024. Very nice but a bit tannic at the end. Duck rillettes $19 Charcuterie large$45. Sm $ 20 Tarte flambee $25. Wonderful. This was worth the trip Forager. $25. Good. Sticky pudding . Very nice not too strong sauce. Very good cake. Drew was very good to us.

I loved the atmosphere and the drinks were great! Our server was helpful with recommendations and…read moredidn't rush us. Billy after dark is not in Billy sushi, but behind the building. You walk down the alley and then turn left and see the red lights/door. Note - parking in this area is always tricky so be ready to loop around to find a spot or park in a garage and walk.

Finally made it down there and definitely plan to return!…read more BAD is beautiful and quiet... perfect for hanging out after dinner. Grab a couple drinks and snacks and you're golden. The only thing I would change is adding more dessert options... this wohld be an amazing after dinner spot to chill and snack a little.

This place reminds me of cozzier areas of New York. It felt like a casual place but a little…read morefancier. Staff and everyone were super nice and attentive. Our waiter was very knowledgeable about everything on the menu. I liked the opening pecans and olives a lot. The steak tartar was pretty good. I always like fries, and the burger was sufficient. I think the place may be slightly fancier than what I'm accustomed to, but a very nice place all in all. I'll have to same it for special occasions.

Great Atmosphere, but Disappointing Service and Inconsistent Food…read more We visited 112 Eatery for dinner with reservations and were looking forward to the experience. Unfortunately, while the restaurant has a wonderful, warm, and cozy atmosphere, the service and execution of several dishes left us disappointed. I started with an Old Fashioned made with brown butter-infused bourbon, which sounded intriguing. Unfortunately, the cocktail was served over regular crushed ice rather than a single large ice cube, causing it to become watered down rather quickly. Not the best start. We were interested in ordering the pork chop, and our waiter explained that it would take approximately 15-20 minutes to prepare. He suggested putting that order in immediately while we decided on appetizers. That sounded reasonable, except our waiter then disappeared for another 5-10 minutes. After unsuccessfully trying to get his attention, we had to ask another employee to find him. When he returned, I specifically asked whether we still had time to order appetizers without having the pork chop arrive at the same time. He assured us that the timing would be coordinated appropriately. Unfortunately, the pork chop arrived before any of our appetizers. When I expressed my concern to the woman delivering the dish, she offered to take it back and have it prepared again. I appreciated her willingness to correct the situation, but the entire sequence reflected poor coordination between the kitchen and service staff. As for the food, the pork chop was excellent and easily the highlight of the evening. The appetizers, however, were less impressive. The dumplings had a flavorful filling, but the dough at the top was noticeably undercooked and unpleasantly doughy. The octopus was tender, but it was deep-fried, which wasn't what we expected. We generally prefer lighter, healthier preparations and would have appreciated knowing beforehand that the octopus was fried. On the positive side, the restaurant's interior is inviting, comfortable, and beautifully suited for an intimate dinner. And again, the pork chop was outstanding. Unfortunately, a great atmosphere and one excellent entrée weren't enough to overcome the service missteps, poor timing, and inconsistent execution of the other dishes. At this price point and given the restaurant's reputation, we expected a more polished dining experience. While I can understand an occasional kitchen or service mistake, the combination of issues made for a disappointing evening. We will likely not return.