Last night, I was driving home from O’Hare airport after a long trip and I was starving. The traffic was awful (what’s new?), so I decided to jump off the highway and find a restaurant nearby before I got super “hangry” and did something I would regret. Let’s face it; we’ve all been there.
When I took to Google to research somewhere nearby, I saw that Chicago’s North Shore Convention & Visitors Bureau was putting on a restaurant month during February. I noticed that they were featuring some pretty unbelievable restaurants and offering some amazing deals (you can check them out here).
I feel like if I hadn’t stumbled upon this during my search, I may have never come across it! Now, I feel like it’s my civic duty as a blogger to share this exciting news with you! I can’t get over some of these discounts. Many restaurants are giving free appetizers, 15% off the check and amazing pre-fixe meal prices.
I ended up at the Peckish Pig in Evanston last night and it was awesome (the 15% off my check didn’t hurt either). Right when I got home (before I even unpacked), I scoured the list and compiled the 5 places that you all need to try before this great deal ends!
Here they are:
1) Peckish Pig: This place ended up being awesome and I’m so glad I went. Between the eclectic menu and the friendly atmosphere, you simply cannot go wrong! They don’t take reservations, so prepare to wait. I got lucky and got in just before they got crowded.
2) Quince: This is another Evanston favorite of mine. Their bold, globally influenced cuisine is seasonal, so it’s really hard to find a bad menu item. They put an incredible amount of detail into each dish. Don’t believe me? Just check out their beautifully plated beet salad above! It’s perfect. If you head there this month, you get a free dessert with a purchase of two entrees.
3) Roka Akor: I couldn’t be more obsessed with this restaurant. Everything they do is perfect. I’m a frequent diner downtown (you can read my full review here), but usually grab a bite at their Old Orchard location before or after a movie. You can’t go wrong with any of their sushi or robata grill selections. Some of my favorites include hamachi carpaccio and the Japanese Wagyu.
4) Boltwood: This farm to table Evanston spot has a great deal during restaurant month! They are doing 3-courses for just $35.00 This is a perfect spot for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike! Not only are do they have awesome protein-based dishes, but they have an entire portion of the menu dedicated to thoughtful and delicious veggie-based dishes.
5) Lyfe Kitchen: I mean…if you don’t know what this place is…then you are living under a rock. Lyfe Kitchen is a fast-casual style restaurant with 5-star quality food. Their focus is based around how food can do all sorts of amazing things like: make you feel good and healthy all while supporting local farms and promoting sustainability. This month they are giving 15% off at their Evanston location making it a perfect time to give them a try!
So, those are my recommendations! What are yours? Please take a look at the list and let me know where else I need to go this month!
Love always,
Erica
