More Chicago Restaurants Open for Outdoor Dining
More and more restaurants in Chicago are now open for outdoor dining as the warm weather increases and COVID-19 restrictions continue to ease. While social distancing is still a must, at least we now have the option to order some delicious food and give frozen pizzas and typical take out a break. Below is a list of even more restaurants you can dine at this weekend while taking in the great weather.
Edgewater:
Mango Pickle: If you have a yearning for tasty Indian-inspired cuisine, head over to 5842 North Broadway Avenue in Edgewater to delight in the offerings at Mango Pickle. The entire menu is sourced from local farms, ensuring a unique and fresh menu every day of the week. Chef-owner Marisa Paolillo and chef-partner Gregory Bazire bring authentic Indian dishes to life with amazing results in an always-changing menu. Reservations can be made now for limited outdoor dining, and walk-ins are welcome but subject to availability.
Lakeview:
Crisp: Looking for some Korean fusion that is miles away from stale? Look no further than Crisp, located at 2940 North Broadway Avenue in Lakeview. Throw away your notions of what wings are and delight in the creations available here. You can’t go wrong with orders of their Crisp BBQ, Seoul Sassy, and Buffalo Korean fried chicken wings. Crisp’s Korean burritos, like the Chi-Town Chicken, are worth the trip alone.
Furious Spoon: These aren’t your typical, tired cup of ramen noodles from your college days. Furious Spoon, located at 800 West Belmont Avenue in Lakeview, offers delicious homemade noodle dishes like the veggie-explosion, smokin’ beef rice bowl, and the mother-clucker ramen bowl. Other items on the menu definitely worth checking out are the spicy marinated cucumbers and togarashi spiced edamame.
Chilam Balam: Farm fresh Mexican dishes delight at Chilam Balam, located at 3023 North Broadway in Lakeview. The menu here is free of unnatural additives, and all items are shareable. Their grilled pork ribs, chicken Milanesa, and chunky guacamole are standouts on the patio menu. Word to the wise- call ahead to book reservations as they are not accepting walk-ins at the moment.
Lincoln Park:
Gemini: Classic American cuisine done with remarkable results is what you will find at Gemini, located at 2075 North Lincoln Avenue in the heart of Lincoln Park. Favorites on the menu include their Monterey Jack burger, roasted chicken, and grilled swordfish chop. A particular delight is the Korean BQ short ribs. Since they have limited patio space available at Gemini, making reservations ahead of time is recommended.
Logan Square:
Lonesome Rose: Located at 2101 North California Avenue in Logan Square, Lonesome Rose serves up top-notch Mexican cuisine with great patio and rooftop dining options. The chips are made in-house, and the menu features a killer chili con queso, truck stop nachos, tasty Baja fish tacos, and classic carne asada and chicken tacos and burritos. A good selection of margaritas and beers make this an ideal spot to dine at while enjoying the great weather outside.
As restrictions continue to ease in Chicago concerning COVID-19, we can all begin to enjoy eating outside at our favorite or soon to be favorite restaurants. So get outside this weekend and check out some of these great spots to enjoy the warm weather with some fantastic food. Of course, always practice social distancing and proper hygiene as we continue to move forward.
ERIC KAPLAN AND DEAN’S TEAM CHICAGO
