I am amazed at the number of great restaurants in Chicago. One of my favorite summer spots was formerly Thyme Restaurant which later became Timo. It has in my opinion one of the best outdoor dining spots in the city. Now occupied by the newly opened Piccolo Sogno at 464 N. Halsted. Good service , an amazing patio, great prices, simple but excellent meats, fish, pastas and starters made for a wonderful experience.

Check out Cafe Bonsoiree at 2728 West Armitage for some amazing food. This neighborhood BYOB find had a $55 five course prix fixe dinner and a more exensive 7 core dinner as well. The food was outstanding and this night the food had an asian twist. The outdoor patio dining in the summer was perfect.

I just tried Perennial in Lincoln Park last night. The atmosphere was great and the food really excellent. Despite a tornado warning which forced us to head to safer ground away from the windows in he middle of dinner made it an evening I won’t soon forget.

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