Known for offering an excellent dining experience and authentic Southern cuisine, Virtue is a haven for southern cuisine lovers. Nestled in the bustling neighborhood of Hyde Park, the restaurant's contemporary elegance is accentuated with the Southern warmth exhibited through cozy seating and oil paintings on the walls. The food menu offers small and large plates along with cocktails. wines and beers. Southern staples like Gumbo made with chicken, andouille and rice and a variety of hearty steaks from pork chops to beef ribs are featured on the menu. Pair your favorite dish with a perfect drink and have a sumptuous Southern meal at Virtue.
This casual barbecue joint makes you look forward to mealtimes. Place your order at the counter and wait at the wooden tables with your appetite for company. The food (sandwiches, baby back ribs, crispy chicken, macaroni and cheese, and fries) arrives hot and flavorful. Forget propriety for once and lick your fingers; it's worth it. Wash down the finger-licking-inducing cuisine with your own beer or wine brought from home. With friendly service and a menu that celebrates the art of barbecue, Smoque BBQ stands as a wholesome dining experience.
Head to Velvet Taco on Rush Street when you have a hankering for the popular Mexican staple. The establishment makes their own tortillas as well as freshly prepares every ingredient daily. The menu includes a variety of delicious tacos to choose from, such as the Shrimp and Grits, Spicy Tikka Chicken, and Grilled Flank Steak. The Margaritas and Sangria are made with fresh fruits and a couple of glasses definitely packs a wallop. The restaurant has two floors, so you can take a seat upstairs and enjoy your taco while you watch the people below.
Range
Range entices your taste buds with scrumptious American delicacies prepared with fresh and fine quality ingredients. Though the restaurant offers a seasonal menu, their Buffalo Cauliflower, Range Platter have been the popular favorites. Pair your meals with fine wines or refreshing cocktails or choose from the other spirits offered on their beverage list. Range is a family-friendly restaurant and offers a separate menu specially designed for your little ones. This restaurant features a private room which can accommodate up to 35 people and is a great venue for private events like rehearsal dinners, family get-together, birthday parties.
Located in the Loop area of Chicago, Avec is a popular wine bar and restaurant. The menu features Mediterranean and Midwestern delights neatly arranged into small plates, large plates and cheese assortments. The informal menu concept allows patrons to mix and match dishes and create a meal of their choice. Accompanying the delicious cuisine is a beautifully curated wine list, which features moderately priced labels from the likes of Spain, Italy, France and Portugal. The unusual décor is tastefully simple featuring beautiful unstained wood throughout. Reserve a table or drop by early to get the best seat at this lovely restaurant.
Rooted in tradition when it comes to their menu as well as the atmosphere, Prime & Provisions is all about maintaining the highest level of quality. As a steakhouse, Prime & Provisions uses only prime Black Angus Beef in all its preparations, resulting in culinary beauties such as the Russian Osetra and the Hand-cut Filet Mignon. Pair this with an assortment of wines put together by their veteran sommelier, and a few classic cocktails. Set in a 100-year-old building, Prime & Provisions boasts of a massive space sectioned into indoor dining as well as a patio space, where you can puff on Nicaraguan cigars post a hearty meal.
