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    The Wine Goddess

    4.5 (79 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Kyle H.

    Lovely little wine and craft beer shop in Evanston. Stop in for a good carry out selection, or stop in for a glass with your small crew or (well-behaved) kids in tow. I met up here with Daphne L. and her hubby, and enjoyed some nice drinks and good service. I carried out a few unique Chicago-centric craft beer six packs, as well! Nice comfy little place.

    Denise D.

    I have only been here once before, when Hailstorm's Hopsecco was for sale (sadly, it was a limited run). This time, I was there to drink some wine. We found the service to be very lackluster. We were a table of three drinking and eating a cheese plate on a not very busy Friday afternoon, so I'm not sure what the problem was. When I wanted another glass, I had to go to the counter to say so. What is up with that? It seems they used to have many more craft beers (including others from Hailstorm besides Hopsecco), but now they don't. I get that wine is their main game, but if there's room for malort (malort? really?) then there's room for craft beer. Why you want us to go to Binny's, Goddess? When it was opening up, I heard that you were mad about it, and now you're pushing us away. I really would rather shop small and local.

    a large selection of wines
    Jon S.

    Great, great great! And don't let the name fool you - the owner is not a goddess (at least, I don't think so), and the shop sells more than wine. I'll call the space both cozy and crammed, and each is a compliment. There is such a wide selection of wine, beer, spirits, aperitifs, snacks and more. You'd think the staff would have a hard time staying on top of it all, but they're all warm and knowledgeable in dealing with questions. I was worried about how the shop would survive the pandemic and competition from a recently opened Binny's Beverage Depot, but it's a testament to The Wine Goddess's service, selection, and charisma that it not only survived but is flourishing.

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    Jen N.

    I went to the Wine Goddess today and purchased six bottles of wine, it was like their intro pack. I do not know anything about wine, but had a few favorites. The nice woman explained the difference between big box stores and curated small wine shops. (Who knew? Not me!) she selected my box of six bottles based on what I told her I enjoyed. My husband and I just finished the first bottle: a smooth Chardonnay by The Fableist. It was fantastic! The care and attention I received was top notch. They are open for curb side pick up or consultation. They have a wine patio open in the evenings. The nice folks who own and work here are incredibly friendly and welcoming. So if you are unsure about how to choose wine, if you want a wide selection and to meet some really nice folks, go to The Wine Goddess! You'll be so glad you did!

    Lavender frosé! The reason for summer
    Liz J.

    Lovely wine shop/wine bar offering a great selection of wines and a thoughtfully curated selection of spirits and beer. Had the frosé at a cute table in the front window. Staff is attentive but laid-back and friendly. They also have a small menu of snacks (cheese and charcuterie, olives, etc) that we did not try, but looked tasty. Would definitely come again soon! A great spot for a date or quick drinks before dinner, or to just linger over wine and conversation.

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    Great place to grab a glass of wine the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The people that come all make it feel like community.

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    Hi women owned small business in Evanston. I think the selection is great and good value price

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    Great customer service! Everyone was friendly and helpful. The shop is very cute! I plan on coming again.

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    Wide and amazing selection, elegant atmosphere, wonderful staff, terrific wine tastings Fridays and Saturdays.

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    Metekhi - Ojakhuri with lamb

    Metekhi

    4.3(46 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    What a great meal! This was the first time that our family…read moreenjoyed Georgian food, and we really loved it. We found this restaurant through the yelp reviews, and, as usual, the yelp wisdom of crowds was correct. The meal was absolutely delicious. Sorry, I can't remember the Georgian names of the dishes but the eggplant rolls filled with walnut paste, the bread with melted cheese and egg yolk and the lamb and potato stew were all great choices. The food tasted home-made, as if a grandmother had cooked for us with love in every bite. Lots of garlic - we love that. Washed down with a glass or dry red Georgian wine, a perfect pairing. We were fully satisfied with our main dishes so were not able to try dessert. Next time. The atmosphere was nice - tablecloths on the table, friendly service, not noisy. We will definitely come back next time we are in the Evanston area.

    This is a great spot for a special occasion. If you're a fan of Georgian food, you really should…read morecheck this place out. The ajaruli khachapuri is truly excellent. We didn't love the pkhlovana version as much, but it was still very good (just a lot of onion flavor when we ordered). While super basic, their fried potatoes are insanely good. I'd also recommend any stew on the menu. They have a great selection of Georgian wines as well, which I highly recommend. For those who don't drink alcohol, they offer a wide variety of compotes as well. The decor/ambiance is very Eastern European. There is a coat check at the entrance which is very handy. Service is very friendly, but they have seemed understaffed the times we've gone. It did take some time to get the waitress' attention, but it also seemed that she was the only one taking orders from several tables. Definitely a slower service, but it's good for large groups to talk over a great meal.

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    Jilly's Cafe - CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE (DESSERT)

    Jilly's Cafe

    3.6(181 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$

    First time having French food, and it was amazing. My partner and I went to celebrate my birthday…read more The space is cozy with very limited seating, highly recommend making a reservation in advance. Servers were attentive and patient with us; at the end of the meal, they surprised us with a cake free of charge. If you are looking for an intimate dining experience with a small party (2-4), definitely worth a try!

    Looking for the charm of a small, local restaurant with some really great food? Then Jilly's fits…read morethe bill. We've said for years we need to try Jilly's Cafe. So glad we finally did. We'll absolutely be back. Reservations are highly recommended - the restaurant is very small and cozy. I didn't love the hold on a credit card for the reservation and will watch to see when it falls off as someone else on here commented on an issue they had. It would be nice if it could be applied to the bill. Now - onto the dining experience: after being seated, we were promptly brought bread along with wonderful chilled house butter and a duck pate. Really great. We got two appetizers, two meals, and a dessert: Escargot - perfectly seasoned, wonderful sauce that struck a perfect balance of flavors. The puff pastries on top were done to perfection. This was a really great rendition of a classic. Maybe one of the best we've had. Spring Rolls - This was a miss for me and the reason I didn't do a 5 star for this visit. I debated between this and crispy goat cheese and wish I would've done the goat cheese. This had mushrooms, sweet cherries (they looked to be maraschino cherries based on the bright red, which was off), and spinach. It says it has Brie, but I didn't get much of that. The texture of the wrapper was chewy (even difficult to cut) and the flavors didn't come together in a good way for me. It just wasn't pleasant and actually off putting. However, the greens and vinaigrette it sat on were fantastic. If that's an indication of what a salad would be - I'd order one in a heartbeat. Mushroom Risotto- Absolutely delicious. Perfectly done risotto. Wonderful flavors that came together like a symphony. In addition to the incredible mushrooms, there were some diced pieces of asparagus and a few tomatoes. They each were such great quality and favorable. So fresh. The mushroom flavor was the star - but the other components were a great supporting cast and it was so well seasoned. Just the right amount of garlic and other flavors. Nothing overpowered the other. They played off one another. It was a warm hug in a bowl. I'd eat this every day if I could. BBQ Glazed Beef Short Ribs - This was also a hit. Perfectly done, deboned short ribs that were wonderfully seasoned and deliciously glazed. They sat on top of a wonderful helping of mashed potatoes in a red wine Demi glaze. There were delicious carrots and asparagus that played well with the entirety of the dish. The flavors were incredible. While not my order, I did sneak a taste and saw why the person I was with was enjoying it so much. Great portion and really wonderful comfort dish. Chocolate Mousse Cake - Delicious layers of chocolate cake and chocolate mousse. What could be better? Well, having it sit on a chocolate sauce, with a mango puree and a few fresh raspberries and blackberries, of course. It was the perfect way to avoid chocolate overload. It all came together so well. Other callouts: Parking wasn't obvious if you've never been there, but you're able to park in the lot at the auto shop next door. Confirmed this ahead of time. Staff were helpful and friendly. They checked-in just enough. Able to give recommendations too. Portions were generous (but not overly/obnoxiously so). I'd say this was perfect. Already looking forward to returning.

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    Carlos And Carlos - tiramisu

    Carlos And Carlos

    4.5(126 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    Amazing. Every single thing our party of 6 ordered was terrific. We went over one week ago and…read moreeveryone is still talking about it. Salmon was amazing, filet was amazing, house gnocchi was to die for. We will be back.

    I was looking for a place to have dinner with a former co-worker who lives up near the border of…read moreWisconsin. I was trying to find a place at least midway between us and discovered Carlos and Carlos on Yelp. Carlos and Carlos is old school from the perspective you actually have to call the restaurant to make a reservation. The space itself is located in what I think is a condo building. The space itself is compact, with tables relatively close together. We ended up sitting at table next to the kitchen door, which for me turned out not to be too bad as we were not sitting on top of other folks. The restaurant and bar were packed as it was a Saturday. Based on the size of the space and number of tables, I would strongly suggest making a reservation if you go there. We started out with fresh bread and one of their specials for the night: flash fried calamari served w/fresh tomatoes, pepperoncini peppers, shaved garlic, black olives, capers & garlic butter. This was a first for me as I have never had calamari served this way and it was great. Definitely a dish I would drive back to get. The bread was wonderful and hot. I could see through the kitchen as fresh bread was being pulled out of either a warmer or oven, not sure. It was served with some sort of olive oil and pesto, I think. It made for a lovely spread on the bread. For dinner I ordered a dish called "Meatballs" and it was just that, a whole lotta meatballs with some spaghetti thrown in as a side...HAHAHA! Not complaining, just staying a fact. The meatballs and pasta were good, but I would say there was a fair amount of garlic in the dish. I had my dish as a leftover and as I was warming it up, The Doctor commented that he could smell the garlic. The Doctor had the Pollo Vesuvio, which also came with pasta. I had a small piece and it was pretty nice. Again there was more meat than pasta, but again we were not complaining. The chicken was nice and tender and had a lovely flavor to it. My GF got the Risotto Al Fungi (Arborio served with wild mushrooms & goat cheese). Prior to sampling her dish, I would have absolutely stated that this was a dish I would not order in a restaurant as I wouldn't have any interest in it. I tried a spoonful of my GF's and was amazed at how good it was! The broth that the risotto was cooked in was chicken and I think beef. That with the goat cheese made this a very nice dish and the second reason I would drive here to do a repeat visit for dinner. Portion sizes were nice as The Doctor and I had plenty to eat and enough for light snack the next day. My GF had no leftovers, she became a member of the clean plate club. For dessert we shared a slice of the chocolate mousse cake, which was really nice. It had a lovely dark flavor to it and was creamy in texture. Service was nice and everyone was friendly. There is plenty of street parking within walking distance as well. While this is a bit of a drive for us to get to since it is outside of the city, I could see coming back here. I think I want to try a serving of that risotto on my own instead of a taste.

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    Carlos And Carlos - Chocolate Mousse Cake, very good

    Chocolate Mousse Cake, very good

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    Sketchbook Brewing Company - Sketchbook Brewing Company 821 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL . Nice Variety of Local Brewing Beers. Nice Friendly Service. Cool Place! Nice!

    Sketchbook Brewing Company

    4.5(108 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    I hadn't been here since they expanded yet again -- not to date myself, but I remember when they…read moredidn't have a tap room at all and you literally had to come in through the back alley. Now they took their tap room and more than doubled its size. So glad to see that they're doing well, especially with the loss of Temperance. I hadn't been here in a while, mostly because parking is more challenging here than it was at Temperance or at Sketchbook's Skokie location, and I don't live anywhere near public transit that would get me to this location. But, the week of Thanksgiving one of my neighbors wanted to come here for Irish music night, so we got a group together and came over. It was super chill (they were playing in the background rather than performing a show), and it was perfect for a Tuesday night on a short work week. I also love that they have other events for the community, as I saw that they were doing a drag show that weekend (sadly I didn't make it out for that. I'm sure it would've been awesome). Obviously, the beer is great, as I've mentioned in my previous reviews of both locations. I also like that they carry some NA options, as well as their own hop water (which I haven't tried because I'm not a huge hops gal, but I'm intrigued). I'll definitely be back, and if I lived within walking distance I would be here all the time. The vibes are immaculate, as the youth would say.

    Great ambiance with lots of seating. When we arrived several folks were enjoying good conversation…read moreat the bar and the bartender was friendly. I'm less of a beer person than my husband. I know from him that Sketchbookhas an excellent reputation as a brewery. My flight selections weren't bad, but didn't wow me. My favorites were the kiwi-strawberry sour and the Mexican Hot CoCo - a barrel aged choice that leans sweet so I can only have a little. The guest cider was also great. The grapefruit raddler wasn't my favorite; it felt a bit weak. Based on vibe and wide selection, I'd definitely return to see what's on tap next time!

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    Sketchbook Brewing Company - Join a CSB Sketchbook Brewing Company 821 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL . Nice Variety of Local Brewing Beers. Nice Friendly Service. Cool !

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