04/15/07

TERRIBLE...

by mhillgoth

My boyfriend spent a hefty amount of money to secure a seating area in the lounge upstairs for my birthday.

All was going well until my friend Bobby, a DJ, went on the turn tables to spin. He and his partner were hired to spin house for a couple hours. Without any explanation, a hot headed Nader jumped in the DJ area, pushed Bobby away from the dec and told him to pack up his records. Everyone noticed the scene b/c the music stopped so abruptly.

Bobby still has no idea why Nader caused the scene and kicked him out of the booth. Not being one to leave a friend behind, I took my party else where and left the bar as empty as it usually is.

Good luck Nader.

• Pros: Ambience
• Cons: Owner

10/06/06

Yuck City

by gd500

We were so excited to try this place. Meal was great, service was great (hot server), but we both had HORRIBLE loose bowel movements (this site does not allow the dreaded d-word) the next morning. Hummus or the lamb? Who knows---but definitely never again.

04/26/06

Bar vs Dining

by ricksol

Dinner was going well, until the smoke from the bar, right over the 8ft wall, started drifting into the dining area. I will probably not return until 2008 when smoking banned. Dining chairs very uncomfortable and since your dinner should take time, all you want to do is walk around after about 10 minutes sitting in these chairs.

• Pros: Food
• Cons: Dining Room, Service

01/30/06

Bad Service + OK Food = Not Worth It

by mosaic713

My friends and I went on a Friday night and when we got there and were promptly seated. But that was the end of anything ever being prompt that entire evening. Fifteen minutes after we were seated, our waiter came by for the first time. Everything we asked for/ordered took forever to get. Odd, because the place wasn't busy. The food was over priced and NOT spectacular. I suggest you go for drinks and not the food, although, the drinks were nothing to write home about either. (Cinnamon mixed with a mojito??? Sounds intriguing, but tastes terrible).

• Pros: different atmosphere
• Cons: bad service

01/25/06

A sexy urban scene provides the backdrop for the Mediterranean-Asian fare at this West Loop restaurant.

by Robyn Galbos

The Scene
Seen from the street on this industrial stretch of Randolph, the two-story glass facade glows invitingly; inside, soaring ceilings and minimalist design create a sleek contemporary atmosphere. A blond wood divide separates the 30-foot bar from the narrow dining room where a banquette hugs the far wall and natural wood tables and chairs line the center. Upstairs, a lounge area accommodates diners and young see-and-be-seen types with low-slung couches and small round tables with stools. Conversation-friendly electronica provides the soundtrack.

The Food
The menu features Mediterranean flavors with Asian influences. Starters include "global dim sum": four morsels like shrimp and pork spring roll, oxtail shumai and a wild mushroom-filled bun. Spicy greens and an Asian-inspired soy and peanut sauce complement the seared duck breast entree, and fork-tender braised lamb shank--served with braising liquid and pearl couscous--has a mild, earthy flavor. Chocolate hazelnut cake with vanilla ice cream is a decadent finish.

12/18/05

Fantastic

by dinamo22

We dined last saturday night as a group of 5 and had a great time. The vibe is awesome and we felt the food overall was very very good. The combination of ingredients was very appropriate and absolutely unpretentious. The design is beautiful and adds to the very high energy that the place produces. Their second floor dining and lounge area is really unique and there was a DJ mixing great house sounds. Very highly recommended.

12/11/05

Awful experience

by glass1

I dined here this past weekend and had the most awful experience ever. We waited 45 minutes for our reservation. Our waiter was rude and to top it all off, the expensive, pretentious food was a fusion of things never meant to be fused. I would recommend skipping this place and spending your time and hard earned money elsewhere.