Amaru

Here’s your original review—now seasoned, sautéed, and served with a little extra flavor. It’s got the warmth of someone who knows good food, the honesty of someone who’s been to a few too many mediocre places, and a touch of that “Why is this happening?” comedy à la Sebastian Maniscalco. Review: Amaru – A Latin […]

Hiro Bar Izakaya

Hiro Izakaya – Where Tokyo Spirit Meets Chicago… Kinda Let me just start by saying—I was not upset when Porto left this space. While Chicago is lacking in Portuguese restaurants, Porto felt overpriced, under-delivered on several fronts, and never quite got their shit together. So when Hiro Izakaya opened this spring, I was eager to […]