Really glad I tried it. I tried stopping by one day when they'd been opened fewer than two hours I…read morethink but was out of luck; they were sold out. So I came by one Sunday before opening and was surprised that there were only about five people ahead of me in line shortly before they opened. They threw the doors wide open precisely at noon. Asa, the proprietor, clearly has a passion for the work she does. She's a bit of a cross between a poet and a pastry chef--check out the descriptions she writes of her pies if you don't believe me! Each slice is unlike any pie I've ever tasted. She had a pie with fig, and that was the closest to a conventional pie she had (if you can call it that--as I said, I find it hard to describe her offerings). All were creamy, decadent, and unique in the true sense of the word. Her crusts were amazing. Also unique is the way she runs her business. She is based out of a little counter in the Poke San that's on the corner of Wells & Huron. The hours she keeps are minimal. And it's a total of two people--her father, who takes payment, and her. Her passion comes out in the care that she takes with each slice: She bakes the pies, of course, but then she adorns them upon ordering. You will wait several minutes once you've ordered your slice, and if you are in line you will be waiting for a while depending upon your place (being 5th or 6th in line, I was finished about 15-20 minutes after the shop opened). It's clear she sees this as artistic expression, and honestly that is plain to see in how she finishes each slice: A brûlée'd top on this one (caramelized whilst you watch), decorating that one with local--real--flowers. It's an experience and if you like to try new things, or just taste something that is fairly unlike other local offerings, you should consider giving it a try before she moves on to new ventures.

The slice of pie was incredible and this is my new favorite dessert spot. It is quite pricey ($14…read morefor a singular slice), but a more special occasion type of pastry treat. Got the second one which is creamy cinnamon flavor with a brûléed top. There's some poured rice and cinnamon crème fraiche on the top. It wasn't overly sweet (huge compliment), and the crust was very flaky. How it works: -you can order at the window and there's little menus that are handwritten with the four pie options -the base pie is already done, and she will finish and add the decorations and toppings after you order Packaging is beautiful and very high end. Service was very fast (no one in line on a Sunday afternoon). Definitely will be back!

Such a cute pop up in Wrigleyville where there are other Christmas pop up. It's pretty busy but…read moreyou're be able to find a seat. They have a display of the drinks and it's pretty cool. Really liked how they decorated everything and it really makes it feel good. Overall the workers are pretty nice even when they're busy. I like the Christmas ornaments in the back and there's a lot of tv around for you to enjoy watching your favorite team play.

Came here for a Mommy&Daughter date before Christmas, I've been here before and it is better than I…read moreremember! I had 2 drinks which were so good, and my burger was fantastic! My daughter had a tomato soup & grilled cheese which was also delicious! I love that they play Christmas music and the Elf movie on one of the TVs. The staff was tentative and welcoming. If you are a Buddy the Elf fan you'll definitely love it here!

Oh you need some delicious bar snacks while imbibing? Umamicue is the juice for you…read more I absolutely love a pop up inside a bar. Umamicue is fire. Brisket egg rolls and lions mane mushrooms were the choices for me. Let's start with the egg rolls: superb. The egg roll itself was thin, and super crispy. I love when they flake with every bite. Then, the salty brisket was smoky and fatty. So amazing. You must dip it in their vinegar based barbeque sauce. It is sweet, tangy, and super acidic. I loved it. The mushrooms were insane. Super crispy with the panko. You need to dip them in the mushroom aioli. It's thick, rich, and adds even more umami. The mushrooms were cooked to savory perfection. Please, do yourself a favor and get you some umamicue. They have a little window for you to order from where a server takes your order and another cooks up the juice. It was prepared quickly and was an amazing starter for my evening!

Umamicue has a nice patio seating set up for summer! I usually don't like eating outdoors but they…read moreset it up to be a pretty comfortable experience! Tables had umbrellas for shade and there was a big fence to minimize wind blowing things everywhere. To get here just walk into spilt milk tavern and go straight down to the patio area. There's a menu on the wall with all the offerings. They ran out of pork belly when we went on a Wednesday night. However there were still plenty of tables open so no need to wait for a seat. The brisket banh mi was delicious, solid banh mi experience. The highlights for me were the lion's mane mushroom nuggets and potato salad. The mushroom nuggets had the crisp and texture of an actual chicken nugget and came with a nice mushroom aioli. The potato salad had a delicious nuoc cham dressing (like a vinaigrette made with fish sauce) and fresh crispy onions on top! You can really taste the fresh herbs! The sauce that came with the egg rolls was also really good. The server was attentive and there is a self serve water station. This is just a short walk from the blue line stop. Definitely will be back. I heard they're opening up another location in wicker park at Little Victories, date to be announced.

This is out of The Zombie Club, a new pop up kitchen. I'm a huge breakfast person so I tried the…read morebiscuits and gravy and they were so good. I went and got seconds to go, added with bacon and egg. The best new spot on the square by far.

I am not much of a late night adventurer any longer, but for a burger or b&g (or both so I have…read moreyummy breakfast!) I make the exception. Wonderful customer service and you can have a quick drink, or just a glass of water while you wait. They have a limited menu but have constant new specials. Dying to try the poutine...

We always love the pop-ups at Stolen Saddle (formerly known as Bamboo Club) but this one is SO fun…read more There's a walk-through Haunted House type experience that you go through, eventually spitting you out on the rooftop where they have the Halloween bar going. There are a bunch more photo ops and displays for you to explore on the rooftop as well. Your admission gets you x-amount of drink tickets based on your package, but all include a welcome jello shot syringe and a bonus drink downstairs. Your main drink tickets get you any of the Halloween-themed special beverages. They're soooo super cute and very in-theme. They even gave us a souvenir cup from the Bamboo Club days to take home as a little extra haha. The vibe up there was really fun and the bartender was amazing. She was super friendly, a good amount of chatty, knowledgeable about the drinks, and just vibing and having a good time. There was a good amount of people in our time slot, not too crowded and just about everyone could find a table to stand at. But there was also enough of a crowd to make the vibe. I would recommend going in the evening for a full spooky experience, though! The one and only problem we had was that it was unclear where to go after the escalators and we went the wrong way. But the bartender was great at redirecting us and making sure we got the full experience! Definitely recommend if you get a chance to go for Halloween!!

Went to Bamboo Club (originally Deuces) after a Cubs game and was invited to try the haunted house…read moreat no cost. It was the first day and the actors hadn't arrived yet but it was scarier than anticipated - in a good way! Also super convenient to get some food and drinks downstairs after.

This is a Christmas pop-up that opens during the holiday season. I have been to a couple of these,…read moreand this one was really good. The place has two levels. You can buy a ticket online, or choose a package that includes drinks. It was very nicely decorated for Christmas, which made the vibe fun and festive. There were also performances going on, which made the experience more entertaining. There was enough seating as well, so it was comfortable to sit and enjoy the show. People could also get on the stage and dance. Overall, it was a great pop-up and a fun place to visit during Christmas time.

There's holiday cheer in every drink, our favorites were the Nutcracker Shot and Christmas Cookie!…read more It's decorated from floor to ceiling and be sure to check out the second level. That's where Santa hangs out! Open thru 12/30, come and enjoy the holiday spirit!

love the Atmosphere, the Service and the Food. We had a Blast. will definitely recommendread more

Good $5 pizza that appears to be hand made, basic $8 mixed drinks all before 10pm daily which was…read morenice. Just wanted something to coat my stomach before the river walk and full dinner for the evening. Service was good (once we got it), but did have to wait a bit before reminding them we needed our order taken because we were sitting outside. I would come back without high expectations but knowing I can be at an event themed place (this time was World Cup-themed) with cheap food and drinks as a primer before the real thing.

Stumbled upon this place for nightcap on a Sunday evening. They have decorated this place to the…read moremax. I was surprised at how kid friendly this sports bar was. We traveled up all three levels to experience the wonders of the holiday season. We started on the bottom level outside and ordered a boozy hot cocoa. It was pretty tasty. Each level was a new experience. Plenty of spots to take Christmas photos. If in the Wrigleyville area...would visit this place again to jump into the holiday spirit. On previous occasions, I have enjoyed their tacos and cocktails here.

Santa baby bar at Stolen Saddle Stolen Saddle Chicago is an immersive Christmas experience that is…read moreso much fun! 3 floors of festive decor, interactive holiday celebrations and delicious holiday themed cocktails and food! There are so many photo opps here. It's the perfect place to put you in the mood for the holidays! We love coming here every year! Santa Baby Bar runs thru January 4th

Very few burgers steal my heart and for me this one takes king of the smash in Chicago. I've…read morebrought several groups of friends to Long Room for the burger and everytime the desire for a second serving has come up, twice the overwhelming desire was actually fulfilled. At this point, I believe, I've eaten 12, perfectly executed cash's double smash burgers with its locally baked S. Rosen's burger buns butter toasted on the inside, layered with fresh lettuce, a perfectly sliced layer of onion, equally perfect tomato, melty american cheese, in and out style sauce, and finally the salt forward seasoning of the patty that balances out with all the burger's fresh and crispy ingredients. The burger is cleanly assembled and never greasy to hold. I've tried all the hyped burgers and pop up smash burgers in the city and this is by far the greatest.

This is a really cool concept and I liked their burger but I felt like the burger was a tad too…read moresalty. There is chunky salt on the burger and you can definitely chew on the crystals. This is definitely a cool concept. Service was really quick and they brought the burger to where I was sitting.