Caught on Tape: Video of Chicago Businesses

Updated: April 16, 2007

Ever wanted to preview a restaurant, bar, spa or shop before you go? Now you can with Citysearch's new videos. Watch one-minute clips of local businesses and make an informed decision on where to have dinner, meet up for happy hour, get your hair done and more. Just click on the name of the location to view the video.

On this page:Restaurants & Nightlife, Spa, Beauty & Fitness, Shopping & Services.

Restaurants & Nightlife

  1. 1 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Fusion Fire
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    123 E St Charles Rd, Villa Park, IL 60181 (map)

  2. 2 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Rockwell's
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    4632 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60625 (map)

    Amiable corner restaurant in Ravenswood Gardens serves up reasonably priced American classics.

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended J B Alberto's Pizza
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    1326 W Morse Ave, Chicago, IL 60626 (map)

    Home of the "The Giant" pizza--so big, the box won't come close to fitting into the fridge.

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended N9NE Steakhouse (Nine)
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    440 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60606 (map)

    Flashy, fabulous Randolph Street steakhouse impresses with accomplished cuisine and glitzy atmosphere.

  5. 5 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Yes Thai
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    5211 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 (map)

  6. 6 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Italian Village
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    71 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603 (map)

    Low-lit and intimate, this Old-World Italian eatery mimics a quaint village.

  7. 7 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Brazzaz
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    539 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60610 (map)

  8. 8 4 Star Rating: Recommended Avenue M
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    695 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 (map)

  9. 9 4 Star Rating: Recommended Pops For Champagne
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    601 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610 (map)

    After two decades in Lincoln Park, the famous jazz and champagne bar brings its game downtown.

  10. 10 4 Star Rating: Recommended Cuatro
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    2030 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60616 (map)

    Upscale South Loop restaurant sizzles with Latin American-Caribbean flavors, live music and a late-night menu and bar scene.

  11. 11 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Cafe Lucci
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    609 Milwaukee Ave, Glenview, IL 60025 (map)

    Chic, sophisticated Italian restaurant is a popular date spot for the north suburban Sinatra-loving set.

  12. 12 3 Star Rating: Average Village Inn Pizzeria
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    8050 Lincoln Ave, Skokie, IL 60077 (map)

  13. 13 3 Star Rating: Average Republic Pan Asian Restaurant & Lounge -- CLOSED
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    58 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

    The River North crowd brings scene and flash to this minimalist space, but the menu holds to unfussy Asian standards.

  14. 14 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Howl At The Moon
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    26 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60610 (map)

    Dueling pianos with a raucous sing-along amp up the all-night party at this River North watering hole.

  15. 15 4 Star Rating: Recommended Nan's Sushi & Chinese Restaurant
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    2360 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 (map)

    Restaurant serves up a diverse menu of Chinese and Japanese selections.

  16. 16 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average Cafe Aorta
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    2002 W 21st St, Chicago, IL 60608 (map)

  17. 17 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended The Stretch Bar & Grill
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    3485 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657 (map)

    This intimate two-room Wrigleyville lounge boasts minimalist-chic decor, good beer and martini selections, and a clientele of single 20-somethings.

  18. 18 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Buca Di Beppo
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    521 N RUSH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60611 (map)

  19. 19 4 Star Rating: Recommended Cotes Du Rhone
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    5423 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640 (map)

    Bistro fare gets tender treatment with delicate sauces at this intimate Edgewater B.Y.O.B.

  20. 20 3.5 Star Rating: Average De La Costa
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    465 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

    River East gets a wallop of Nuevo Latino-fueled scene in this river-front restaurant and bar.

  21. 21 3 Star Rating: Average Taste of India
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    7243 Kingery Hwy, Willowbrook, IL 60527 (map)

    Steamy buffet lures guests with tantalizing Indian spices and curries.

  22. 22 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average Sizzle India
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    645 E. Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173 (map)

    Authentic spices and fresh ingredients really do make plates sizzle at this fusion eatery mixing Indian and Chinese favorites to create a classic flavor.

  23. 23 4 Star Rating: Recommended L. Woods Pine Tap & Lodge
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    7110 N Lincoln Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712 (map)

    Supper-club flair and comfort food prevail at this Wisconsin-inspired lodge.

  24. 24 4 Star Rating: Recommended Big Bowl
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    60 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

    Design your own meal at this popular, casual Pan-Asian restaurant.

  25. 25 3 Star Rating: Average Indian Garden
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    247 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

    Flavorful dishes, prompt service, and reasonable prices make this Indian restaurant a local lunch favorite.

  26. 26 4 Star Rating: Recommended Gruppo Di Amici
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    1508 W Jarvis Ave, Chicago, IL 60626 (map)

Spa, Beauty & Fitness

  1. 27 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Continuum Studio Inc
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    5671 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60660 (map)

    Andersonville spa embraces holistic healing, offering massage, facials, hair removal, ear candling and more in an intimate setting.

  2. 28 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Deborah Davis Day Spa
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    131 N Addison Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126 (map)

    Deborah Davis Day Spa offers skin care and body treatments, Healthy Tan airbrush tanning, hair removal, massage and make-up application.

  3. 29 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Studio Within
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    3000 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 (map)

  4. 30 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended TRIO Salon Ltd.
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    712 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

    Colorful and modern, this hair salon provides haircuts, special-event styling, coloring and texturing.

  5. 31 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Patrick Anderson Hair Dresser
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    11 E. Superior, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

    World-renowned stylist and expert colorist Patrick Anderson has teamed up with Sunny's Day Spa.

  6. 32 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Ruby Room
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    1743-45 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622 (map)

    Clients at this Wicker Park healing center and spa walk away with a new look and a fresh aura.

  7. 33 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Siren Salon
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    3143 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 (map)

    Busy, bold-colored Lakeview salon is known for hair services as well as manicures, pedicures and facials.

  8. 34 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Skin Quotient
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    3015 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 (map)

  9. 35 4 Star Rating: Recommended Marquin Salon
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    2114 West Division St, Chicago, IL 60622 (map)

    Marquin Salon dazzles clients with professional hair designs from award-wining and world renowned stylists; also offers rejuvenating spa treatments.

  10. 36 4 Star Rating: Recommended Spacio
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    2706 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614 (map)

    Sleek spa and salon offers relaxation and premium products in Lakeview.

Shopping & Services

  1. 37 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Mutt Hutt Inc
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    1212 W Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642 (map)

    This long-running pet daycare facility specializes in small, nervous, senior and handicapped dogs.

  2. 38 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended M Martin & Company Jewelers
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    5 S Wabash Ave Ste 611, Chicago, IL 60603 (map)

    Since 1939, Chicago wholesale jewelry company specializes in fine diamonds, engagement rings and wedding bands.

  3. 39 3 Star Rating: Average At Home Inn Chicago
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    1350 N Astor St, Chicago, IL 60610 (map)

    Finds apartments, brownstones and bed-and-breakfasts for short-term stays in the Gold Coast, Wrigleyville, Bucktown and other Chicago neighborhoods.

  4. 40 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Jacqueline's of Northbrook
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    1163 Church St, Northbrook, IL 60062 (map)

    Specializes in fine jewelry from diamonds to various pieces including necklaces and earrings.

  5. 41 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Dental Salon
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    939 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60642 (map)

    Open 7-Days a week, late evening appointments! Affordable Dentistry, General and Specialist Dentist, Insurance Accepted, Dental Implants, Invisalign

  6. 42 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Erin Gallagher Inc
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    2034 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614 (map)

    River West jewelry boutique sparkles with one-of-a-kind contemporary pieces.

  7. 43 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Chicago Diamond Experts, Inc.
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    5 S Wabash Ave Ste 1200, Chicago, IL 60603 (map)

    Wholesale jewelry dealer specializes in loose diamonds, settings, earrings and more.

  8. 44 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Steve Quick Jeweler
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    2471 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614 (map)

    Drinks and Altoid mints are part of your shopping experience at this elegant Lincoln Park jeweler.

  9. 45 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Jacob Ruth & Co. Diamond Jewelry
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    5 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60603 (map)

    Chicago jewelers custom fit gems and diamonds for rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces and more.

  10. 46 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Abt Electronics Inc
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    1200 Milwaukee Ave, Glenview, IL 60025 (map)

  11. 47 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Windy City Diamonds
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    1 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60603 (map)

    We Won Again!! Best Jeweler in Chicago. As many all of our clients at Windy City Diamonds already know, we work hard for you to give you exactly what you want. Come in and see for yourself, you won?t be disappointed.

  12. 48 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended American Carpet Distributors
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    2059 W Race St, Chicago, IL 60612 (map)

    Since 1966, family-owned business offers various brands of carpet along with installation and repair for residential and commercial units.

  13. 49 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Howard Frum Jewelers
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    5 South Wabash, Suite 814, Chicago, IL 60603 (map)

    The #1 place to buy or sell excellent new and pre-owned and vintage watches, especially Rolex.

  14. 50 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Wedding Bands & Co.
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    5 S Wabash Ave Ste 717, Chicago, IL 60603 (map)

    The Perfect Marriage of Old-World Artistry and 21st Century Technology

  15. 51 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Tucker Pup's Dog Activity Center
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    219 N Carpenter St, Chicago, IL 60607 (map)