Josh Banfield
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Waterview Loft
We had the most amazing wedding here in April 2024. The 8 months of planning were made so easy due to Lizzie and her entire team taking care of everything for us.
The venue is right on the river and on a nice day you open up the garage doors so the venue has a nice indoor and outdoor feel. A lot of bathroom space and elevators make this easy on everyone of any age.
We cannot thank the entire staff for our amazing day but special about our to Chloe for taking care of us.
The venue is right on the river and on a nice day you open up the garage doors so the venue has a nice indoor and outdoor feel. A lot of bathroom space and elevators make this easy on everyone of any age.
We cannot thank the entire staff for our amazing day but special about our to Chloe for taking care of us.
Sepia
Quaint restaurant with a seasonal rotating four course menu with a great wine pairing to match.
We wanted to love this place but we weren't served our first course until over an hour after we sat down. It's also not ideal when your waiter at a one Michelin star restaurant comes by and asks "have you received your first course yet?" Our champagne was poured at least 20 minutes before the first course arrived. No one apologized for any delay even though it was obvious something was wrong.
After the first course things really picked up and we had no issues with courses coming every 10-15 min. I hate to belabor the point, but when you pay >$600 for dinner for three you expect everything to be perfect.
We sat down at 6:15p and left the restaurant at 8:30p, which seemed very long for only four courses.
The portions are a good size and everything we had was cooked nicely, but there are other options I'd like to try before returning here.
We wanted to love this place but we weren't served our first course until over an hour after we sat down. It's also not ideal when your waiter at a one Michelin star restaurant comes by and asks "have you received your first course yet?" Our champagne was poured at least 20 minutes before the first course arrived. No one apologized for any delay even though it was obvious something was wrong.
After the first course things really picked up and we had no issues with courses coming every 10-15 min. I hate to belabor the point, but when you pay >$600 for dinner for three you expect everything to be perfect.
We sat down at 6:15p and left the restaurant at 8:30p, which seemed very long for only four courses.
The portions are a good size and everything we had was cooked nicely, but there are other options I'd like to try before returning here.
The Press Room
Small intimate basement cocktail bar just off the main West Loop bar path.
We came for the first time and really liked their cocktails, they have a limited menu but this is more of a before or after dinner bar. We did have their crab dip which was really good and had huge chicken of crab.
Service was very attentive and for the price the cocktails were all well made. They have a happy hour from Mon - Thursday from 4-6p.
We came for the first time and really liked their cocktails, they have a limited menu but this is more of a before or after dinner bar. We did have their crab dip which was really good and had huge chicken of crab.
Service was very attentive and for the price the cocktails were all well made. They have a happy hour from Mon - Thursday from 4-6p.
Parlor Pizza Bar River North
Huge restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating that's great for large groups or a date night out.
I love the Sgt Pepper pizza (pic), overall the crust here is so good if you like a chewier crust. I also think four people could split the kale Cobb salad (pic), we split it for two and could only finish half of it!
Service is always really attentive and people here are all friendly and you can tell they like working together which usually points to a great run place.
I love the Sgt Pepper pizza (pic), overall the crust here is so good if you like a chewier crust. I also think four people could split the kale Cobb salad (pic), we split it for two and could only finish half of it!
Service is always really attentive and people here are all friendly and you can tell they like working together which usually points to a great run place.
Chicago Winery
Finally, a new restaurant that opens up that doesn't break the bank, and exceeds all expectations for food, wine, and service.
We had such a great time eating here for dinner, we tried 5 different dishes and weren't disappointed by any. We were able to order 1-2 dishes at a time and we weren't rushed out of the place which was so nice. Order the potato croquettes, ricotta ravioli, and the meatballs!
They will be opening a tasting bar soon and they have a private venue you can rent out upstairs for weddings and events.
Overall it was such a fantastic experience and we cannot wait to go back.
We had such a great time eating here for dinner, we tried 5 different dishes and weren't disappointed by any. We were able to order 1-2 dishes at a time and we weren't rushed out of the place which was so nice. Order the potato croquettes, ricotta ravioli, and the meatballs!
They will be opening a tasting bar soon and they have a private venue you can rent out upstairs for weddings and events.
Overall it was such a fantastic experience and we cannot wait to go back.