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Bucktown | Chicago: Food & Drink, Honorable Mentions

First, I tried to adhere to the strict confines of Bucktown, but believe my previous list included some Wicker Park spots (according to the map above). Tocco and Violet Hour appear to be Wicker Park establishments.

Second, wanted to include some 'honorable mentions' since so many people seemed to appreciate my previous blog.
Food: The Bristol, Jane's, Handlebar, Spring, Sultan's Market, Piece

Drink: Lemmings, Green Eye (+ order a Vella pizza), Floyd's Pub (customer appreciation day rocks!)

Breakfast & Coffee Drinks: Vella

Bucktown|Chicago: My Top 10 Food + Drink Picks

Cleos (^): Good 'old fashion bar food/friendliest staff/brilliant specials/

Coast (^): BYOB (go to Olivia's or Red & White for wine + beer)/great sushi for 'beginners' selection/love the spicy miso/
Maproom (^) : Best beer selection in the city/free BBQ on weekends with the purchase of a pint/International Night draws a crowd of more free food lovers (not me)/

Bluebird (^): So, the food still hasn't won me over - but nothing beats their fries with curry ketchup and a great glass of wine or mircobrew/love the interior/

Club Lucky (^): Throw-back Italian joint/we love to eat at the bar/don't miss the jukebox or the antipasto plate/

Violet Hour (^): Go early, go on weeknights/Order the dark and stormy

Mado (^): New BYOB joint/focus is on seasonal ingredients/ever-changing menu = no culinary boredom/

Tocco (^): Modern Atmosphere/comfort + contemporary Italian food/

Irazu (^): This little Costa Rican joint is a total gem/BYOB (go to Red & White across the street)/I always get the steak w/ shredded cabbage, beets, plantains and Costa Rican rice/

Duchamp (^): Favorite new place/impeccable design - food & interior/lovely service/

New Missoni Hand Towels

Finally stopped by Stitch (Damen Ave. in Bucktown); it's really close to our apartment, but somehow we've never gotten around to going in. I'm glad we did. The Missoni handle towels I had pining over @ Unica were available here - no shipping + instantaneous gratification.

I'm clearly trying to 'buy myself' out of this depressing winter.

Another "Gilt"y Purchase: Stella McCartney for LeSportsac

Gilt Price$98.00
Original Price$250.00
EARTH FRIENDLY COLLECTION made with 100% recycled polyester and eco mesh material. Large shoulder bag with 2 exterior side pockets with magnetic flap cover closures. Twill shoulder strap with faux leather trim. Goldtone hardware throughout. Top opening with zipper closure. 2 large compartments with magnetic closure. Includes interior removable pocket made from 100% Eco Mesh and interior recessed zipper pocket. Includes metal/wood Deer charm.

Gilt Invite:

http://www.gilt.com/invite/brookemccaughrinedit