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**** Food: As other diners had reported the uneven volume of salt in many dishes baffled. Add to that round of reports the amount of spirit in at least one drink. Hot toddy was fabulous so long as its temperature stayed hot; then its vermouth strangled the fungi- and filiform. Saltless beef tallow fries let the diner wish for tableside salt and pepper. But escargot paired with apple cider or water was best even though still quite mild. But then again, wonderfully tender yet terribly, terribly, terribly salty beef bourguignon went way past hearty. Was its super salty taste due to too much reduction? Its sauce wasn't thick so I question that afterthought. Moving on, desserts were fine and included a tall French toast and ice creams. ***** Service: Best in ages and also fun. Jared Leto may have greeted us when we entered. Just kidding! The fellow looked like him in a dim entryway which was more _The Matrix_ than _Tron: Ares._ **** Atmosphere: Dim as previously noted and quite comfortable even though loud music carried heavy bass. (Randolph St, Restaurant Row's Muzak/Pandora/Spotify volume levels just didn't suit this much-classier site.) There were diners aplenty at this location in the 130-year-old Chicago landmark Monadnock Building and across from/near the Union League Club. Now if this eatery could make its cuisine more like G Cuisance's former Kiki's Bistro on N Franklin St....

9/13/24 Friday: The waitress with blonde hair, this morning, didn’t notice me in the front for over 10mins. It was very slow there in the morning. She argued with me saying the kitchen was busy that’s why she didn’t see me. Then when I asked for the sour cream that came with the breakfast burrito (the menu says it comes with), she said that they don’t usually give her that? When I asked for an additional guacamole (since I ordered two breakfast burritos), seemed like she didn’t like that. I over heard her saying that she was going home, to another customer. So when it took a very long time to get the sour cream, she came at me saying loudly that the kitchen is downstairs and it’s a far walk. Then I asked for the guacamole again, I said don’t worry I can ask someone else if you are going home. She was talking to me again an argumentative tone, it was kind of embarrassing honestly, I said if it’s too much to ask it’s ok don’t worry about it. Eventually she came over with the extra guacamole (each burrito comes with). Just the whole experience was very unpleasant, not sure if she is having a bad day or unhappy today, maybe she is just trying to get out of there because her shift is over? The burrito was great though. Was looking forward to the sour cream with it though, was the reason I ordered the item in the first place. But by the time I got it, I had almost finished eating both.

Awful service, preferential treatment to other guests, got our order wrong multiple times, highly disorganized and unprofessional staff. Horrible, loud ambiance as well, with terrible seating. Every time someone opens the front door you get blasted with an arctic breeze.

A good restaurant with normal Italian food. Good choices. Fairly expensive. Quite noisy; enough that conversation can be difficult. One of a chain of similar restaurants in Chicago with variations. While good, not a standout restaurant. Responsive servers.

A highly recommended Mexican restaurant. The food is good and portions that one could share. Nice wine list and good staff. The noise level was a little high for me.

A ludicrous pretentious restaurant. Terrible, over priced food. The starters were smothered in nasty, cloying, gloopy sauces. Even the Caesar salad was a candy mess. The steak was poor. The music at 7 in the evening was so loud you had to shout to hear yourself heard. I know, I know, they are trying to create an atmosphere. Pretending to be 'with it' and young. Attempting to differentiate themselves from other steak restaurants, however you do wish to be able to actually hold a conversation over your meal. The martini had so much ice it was watery. Dreadfully over priced. It's the emperor's new clothes and at the end of the day it is still just a steak restaurant. But is it a good steak restaurant? Are the chefs competent? Nope. Do yourself a favour, stroll across the road and go to Gibson’s to see how it should be done.

The food was OK. They wouldn’t give me a cup of water. There was nowhere to wash my hands, nor was there any hand sanitizer. The music was annoyingly loud.

Review rating: 3.0

Amazing views from the patio, delicious steak and tasty hors d’oerves made for a lovely birthday dinner. The fries were a bit soggy by the time we got them and there were some interesting street characters that were louder than the music at the restaurant. Other than that, stellar service and cuisine.

Review rating: 4.0

**** Food: As other diners had reported the uneven volume of salt in many dishes baffled. Add to that round of reports the amount of spirit in at least one drink. Hot toddy was fabulous so long as its temperature stayed hot; then its vermouth strangled the fungi- and filiform. Saltless beef tallow fries let the diner wish for tableside salt and pepper. But escargot paired with apple cider or water was best even though still quite mild. But then again, wonderfully tender yet terribly, terribly, terribly salty beef bourguignon went way past hearty. Was its super salty taste due to too much reduction? Its sauce wasn't thick so I question that afterthought. Moving on, desserts were fine and included a tall French toast and ice creams. ***** Service: Best in ages and also fun. Jared Leto may have greeted us when we entered. Just kidding! The fellow looked like him in a dim entryway which was more _The Matrix_ than _Tron: Ares._ **** Atmosphere: Dim as previously noted and quite comfortable even though loud music carried heavy bass. (Randolph St, Restaurant Row's Muzak/Pandora/Spotify volume levels just didn't suit this much-classier site.) There were diners aplenty at this location in the 130-year-old Chicago landmark Monadnock Building and across from/near the Union League Club. Now if this eatery could make its cuisine more like G Cuisance's former Kiki's Bistro on N Franklin St....

Signal: 0.0%

9/13/24 Friday: The waitress with blonde hair, this morning, didn’t notice me in the front for over 10mins. It was very slow there in the morning. She argued with me saying the kitchen was busy that’s why she didn’t see me. Then when I asked for the sour cream that came with the breakfast burrito (the menu says it comes with), she said that they don’t usually give her that? When I asked for an additional guacamole (since I ordered two breakfast burritos), seemed like she didn’t like that. I over heard her saying that she was going home, to another customer. So when it took a very long time to get the sour cream, she came at me saying loudly that the kitchen is downstairs and it’s a far walk. Then I asked for the guacamole again, I said don’t worry I can ask someone else if you are going home. She was talking to me again an argumentative tone, it was kind of embarrassing honestly, I said if it’s too much to ask it’s ok don’t worry about it. Eventually she came over with the extra guacamole (each burrito comes with). Just the whole experience was very unpleasant, not sure if she is having a bad day or unhappy today, maybe she is just trying to get out of there because her shift is over? The burrito was great though. Was looking forward to the sour cream with it though, was the reason I ordered the item in the first place. But by the time I got it, I had almost finished eating both.

Signal: 0.0%

Awful service, preferential treatment to other guests, got our order wrong multiple times, highly disorganized and unprofessional staff. Horrible, loud ambiance as well, with terrible seating. Every time someone opens the front door you get blasted with an arctic breeze.

Signal: 0.0%