This place is small but mighty! I picked up some pantry provisions, and excellent kibbeh. Lots of…read moredesserts tempted me, but restrained, I picked the pistachio halwa, which is SO good. I'll be back again soon.

I stopped in here on a whim after seeing it on my featured Yelp page and I happened to be very…read moreclose by. I purchased the basil hummus and baba gannoush and wow these are delicious!! And for $3.99 each. They have a nice variety of sweet treats, pantry items, and a few small refrigerators. A great way to shop local and get authentic fresh food!

Paulina has it all - my limited experience is with the sandwiches. Fantastic IMO. They can get…read morehuge, so think about what you really want on each one. Full range butcher shop has everything you need, including the veg and drinks you need as well. Nice folks working there and it's a well organized and clean space. Five stars for sure.

I am heading back to Chicago and already planning to Do my…read moreshopping at Paulina's. I am meat and dairy, carnivore, and this is my favorite spot. Christmas my family of 17 met in Lincoln Park, I placed an order with Paulina's; they took care of all. From Franks to Tenderloin they have the best. Thank you guys!!

The phrase hidden gem is sometimes so overused it's like the boy who cried wolf. Well not to sound…read morecliche but this is a hidden gem. Not for the meat, I didn't buy any so I wouldn't know but for the fact it's a small slice of Argentina. They have dulce de leche, alfajores and other goodies from there. Oh, let's not forget the soccer jerseys! We had their empanadas for dinner. It's still warm at 7pm. The sweet beef is a standout followed by sweet pastelitos in strawberries. Next is the corns and cheese and last is the baked chicken. The cuts of meat at the butcher look first class. The clientele also looks and sounds like they're from South America making the whole experience feel really authentic.!

We are big empanada fans!! And I mean Big fans, anything encased in a crispy, fried/baked dough is…read morean automatic lovable treat for me. I know empanadas originated in Spain and they spread the art of making these handheld pies to the Philippines, Mexico, Columbia, Venezuela, and yes, Argentina. We are also big fans of Argentinian style empanadas and we were so happy to discover El Mercado on Yelp!! They have quite a variety and we ordered a healthy bunch and got a small tub of the chimichurri sauce. Everything was excellent and the spinach and beef empanadas rose above the rest. :) we decided to have an Alfajor cookie sandwich filled with dulce de leche (I'll have to have this with an espresso next time). Check out the store, get some fine steaks, have a coffee, soak it all in without having to take a flight. :)

There was a The Fresh Market in Massachusetts that I'd go to fairly regularly, and I'm glad one…read moreopened in Chicago. This is a smaller format store than I'm used to, but this isn't a negative, nor is it something I can fault them for. Besides, I b elieve there's another location in Wilmette that is larger (I think). As with the Hingham, MA location, there is a lot to love. They have healthier, local, and small-batch items. The shelves are generally well-stocked, though there was a small handful of items that were completely out. There is also a large selection of prepared items, be it cold to take home or hot to eat right then and there. The staff I've worked with so far has been kind and friendly. Cleanliness-wise, I find the store is very clean. However, there was one visit where the area in the back by the coolers was unpleasantly musty. As far as I can tell, this was a one-off. What does make TFM a little less stellar is their prices. Look, I have no issue paying premium prices for premium products. However, when the same can of peas or jar of Nutella costs significantly more, I'm a little less thrilled. With this, TFM works great as a supplement to my usual grocer. This is especially true for prepared items, quality meats, and, of course, snacks! However, the more limited selection and high prices mean it isn't a full replacement for my regular grocer, yet.

I was visiting Chicago this past weekend and wanted to grab a quick bite of food after my scalp…read moremassage (also down the street from here, highly recommend!) I really wish there were more fresh markets in my area because the store was clean and beautifully decorated. I went to get poke (a bit expensive almost $18) for a standard 2 protein bowl. The person working the counter was very sweet though.

Got the Italian beef and it was so tender and delicious!! Cute little market. Fast and casual…read more Owners were very nice.

This place is everything you want in a bodega. The deli options are vast and solid, the people are…read morefriendly and the prices are reasonable. The owner's wife is one of the sweetest people you'll ever meet. She makes the soup, salads and wraps fresh daily and uses her own recipes. Everything is excellent. Get the falafel and thank me later.

I got an Italian on sourdough and added roasted garlic aioli, no tomatoes, hot. It was SO GOOD…read more Definitely on the greasier side and I wasn't sure I made the right decision with the sourdough after seeing my friend's ciabatta, but I have no regrets. My partner got the Morty, hot, on sourdough with hot giardiniera. It was good, but the giardiniera was too hot and a little too overpowering so would probably not add that next time. Online ordering was super easy. Highly recommend.

Great place to pick up a picnic sandwich or to grab a quick bite if you are out and about the city…read moreor craving some delicious sandwiches with GF and vegan options. Order ahead as the wait can be long on the weekend. Great staff and for summers outdoor seating available.

Great breakfast/brunch spot! Super cute cafe/bodega vibe, looked like they had a walk up counter…read morefor coffee and pastries as well as seated dining. Expect to wait on a weekend. I enjoyed my first Cuban, I liked it a lot but nothing to compare it to. Matcha latte was good, comparable to most coffee shops. I do think their menu descriptions are bit off, some of the dishes came out with different ingredients than what is written but was still enjoyable. Pricing is inline with the area I'd say, I'd come again but maybe with a reservation.

We decided to stop in before leaving Southport as it's typically packed. We went in around 1ish and…read morewere able to get a table. We ordered: - Southern Omelet - Our Club - Spiced Orchard Shrub Soda I was pleasantly surprised. The food was flavorful and really enjoyed the side of mash. The soda was unique and reminded me of a probiotic soda. It also had a local hot sauce that we ended up buying on the way out. Overall a great experience!