Scofflaw
Before dinner at Giant just a few doors down, I stopped at Scofflaw, a well-known bar in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood that’s often praised for its creative cocktails and cozy, vintage-inspired atmosphere. It was the perfect pre-dinner stop and a great introduction to one of Chicago’s most iconic cocktail bars. I started with the Field Portal cocktail, made with tequila, lemon, pear liqueur, ginger, lucky falernum, and egg white. It was perfectly balanced—bright citrus
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Giant
Giant has been on my “must-try” list for a while, but after finally dining there, I genuinely think it deserves a spot on everyone’s Chicago restaurant list. Known for its creative Italian-inspired menu and bold flavor combinations, Giant in Logan Square delivers a memorable dining experience in the city. We started with cocktails, including the Red Flag made with mezcal and citrus, which was bright, smoky, and perfectly balanced. For appetizers, the Jalapeño Biscuit with map
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Will's Northwoods Inn
Will’s Northwoods Inn has been recommended to me countless times for its famous Chicken Caesar Wrap, so I finally made a stop to try it for myself. After visiting, I can confidently say the Chicken Caesar Wrap lives up to the hype and is one of the better versions I’ve had in Chicago. The wrap was perfectly balanced with crispy chicken, crunchy croutons, fresh romaine and kale, and just the right amount of Caesar dressing. Every bite had the ideal mix of texture and flavor wi
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