Eating organically is not only healthy for you it's good for living a low impact lifestyle and influences agricultural production (if enough people eat organically that is) but soapbox comments aside, where do you go out to eat an organic meal in Chicago? It's sometimes it's even hard to find spots use organic meat in their dishes.
Here's a great big list of the highest rated organic cafes, restaurants, bakeries and grocery stores to eat organically in Chicago:
Restaurants
Uncommon Ground
3800 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60613
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MK
866 N Franklin
Chicago, IL
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Cousin's Incredible Vitality
3038 W Irving Park Rd
Chicago, IL
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Chocolate Grape
2113 W Division St
Chicago, IL
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Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie Blvd
Chicago, IL
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Big Jones
5347 N Clark St
Chicago, IL
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M. Henry
5707 N Clark St
Chicago, IL
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Sweets & Savories
1534 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago, IL
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Bistro Campagne
4518 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL
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Crust
2056 W Division St
Chicago, IL
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Hot Doug's
3324 N California Ave
Chicago, IL
(One of Chicago's best places to get a hot dog, there's always lines out the door)
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Bakeries
Alliance Bakery
1736 W. Division,
Chicago, IL
(Charming Old Eastern European bakery)
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Artopolis Bakery, Cafe and Agora
306 S. Halsted, Chicago, IL
(excellent Greektown bakery, nice assortment of treats)
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Judy's Bakery
706 Main St., Evanston, IL
(the bakery I grew up with)
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Leitza's
2218 N. California Ave
Chicago, IL
(doesn't use margarine in their baked goods)
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Bleeding Heart Bakery
1955 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60657-2024
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Sweet Dreams Bakery
1107 Waukegan Rd
Glenview, IL 60025
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Cafes
Coffee and Tea Exchange
3311 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL
(good coffee and tea)
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3123 N. Broadway,
Chicago, IL 60657
(great local coffee, has several locations and are selling coffee in grocery stores now)
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53 E Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60602
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Bridgeport Coffee Company
3101 S Morgan St
Chicago, IL
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1640 S Blue Island Ave,
Chicago, IL 60608
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My Place for Tea
3210 N Sheffield Ave,
Chicago, IL 60657
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Grocery Stores
Treasure Island
2121 N. Clybourn, Chicago, IL
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75 W Elm St
Chicago, IL
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Fox & Obel
401 E. Illinois,
Chicago, IL
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Hyde Park Produce
1226 E 53rd St
Chicago, IL
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Farmers Pride
756 N Western Avenue
Chicago, IL
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Paulina Market
3501 N Lincoln Ave,
Chicago, IL 60657
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Green Grocer
1402 W Grand Ave,
Chicago, IL 60642
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Don't forget about the farmer's market
Green City Market
1750 N. Clark St
Chicago, IL
7am-3pm Wednesdays
Daley Center Farmer's Market
50 W Adams
Chicago, IL 60606
Tue. 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
61st Street Farmer's Market
6100 S Blackstone Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
Do you know of any other organic spots in Chicago? Let me know. More next time.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Anteprima Review
Quick Review: With the tasty memories of Trattoria Trula still in my mind (I still can't wait to go back) we headed to Anteprima in Andersonvillefor my mother's birthday to do a comparison. It close behind Trattoria and has become one of my favorite Italian Restaurants. And not just because of the food.
Long Review: Trattoria Trulo is still my favorite Italian restaurant in Chicago, through AntePrima follows closely behind. We all arrived there for my mothers birthday at around 5:30 and they only had three tables open- Andersonville is becoming a restaurant hot spot but AntePrima has made a name for itself already.
The host was very nice and seated us quickly as the restaurant was nearly empty. We sat down and on the table was a bottle of water (not just any bottle but a bottle with a flueted opening with a blue gel/rubber cap) Very nicely presented and the bottle made the water look refreshing. And it was (I'm glad I didn't need to drink polluted Chicago tap water) It was nice to see AntePrima take the extra step.
Another extra step I enjoyed were the four Quiche Lorraines waiting for me on the table. Another inviting extra step.
Our waiter came over and was genial and pleasant as he explained the specials to us. He left us to mull over the menu. I decided to get the Veal meatballs for an appitizer and the Spagehtti with Anchovies for the main course. My mother went for the beat salad for an appitizer and Halibut with Fugami mushrooms for a main course.
The veal meatballs were smaller than I expected but still there were enough of them to be eaten as an appetizer. I was expecting three or four large meatballs to be placed in front of me similar in size to ones served at pasta houses- AntePrima is not a pasta house.
The restaurant started ti fill up quickly as we finished our appetizers, although this is Andersonvile.
Our main courses came out and my spaghetti was the best non-sauce spaghetti I've had. I had Watercress sprinkled on top, grated cheese, and of course anchovies tossed in. Although, I couldn't taste the anchovies that much maybe because they were thinly sliced or there weren't that many of them. The spaghetti was still very good, I nearly melted into my chair.
My mothers Halibut was a bit "too salty" for her taste. Maybe it's because she often doesn't put salt on her food. Everyone else enjoyed their dishes thoroughly.
The deserts were very good also, my Chocolate Hazelnut cake was a nice way to end a good meal.
The bathrooms were clean and designed in a similar theme as the restaurant, they felt as if you were in someones guest bathroom instead of a bathroom at a restaurant. The were no florescent lights buzzing above your head and the towels were refreshingly ample enough to dry you hands. (Go to AntePrima and you'll see what I mean)
The other great thing I like about AntePrima is the diversity of its patrons. There were young and old, couples on dates, families out for a special Sunday night and there was even a large tables of three families sitting all together. It reminded me of families sitting together at long tables in Italy.
The quality of the food is part of what makes a resturant but the experience is the other key factor. Both were great at AntePrima. A great restaurant for a special occasion or just about any occasion, I will be back.
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Long Review: Trattoria Trulo is still my favorite Italian restaurant in Chicago, through AntePrima follows closely behind. We all arrived there for my mothers birthday at around 5:30 and they only had three tables open- Andersonville is becoming a restaurant hot spot but AntePrima has made a name for itself already.
The host was very nice and seated us quickly as the restaurant was nearly empty. We sat down and on the table was a bottle of water (not just any bottle but a bottle with a flueted opening with a blue gel/rubber cap) Very nicely presented and the bottle made the water look refreshing. And it was (I'm glad I didn't need to drink polluted Chicago tap water) It was nice to see AntePrima take the extra step.
Another extra step I enjoyed were the four Quiche Lorraines waiting for me on the table. Another inviting extra step.
Our waiter came over and was genial and pleasant as he explained the specials to us. He left us to mull over the menu. I decided to get the Veal meatballs for an appitizer and the Spagehtti with Anchovies for the main course. My mother went for the beat salad for an appitizer and Halibut with Fugami mushrooms for a main course.
The veal meatballs were smaller than I expected but still there were enough of them to be eaten as an appetizer. I was expecting three or four large meatballs to be placed in front of me similar in size to ones served at pasta houses- AntePrima is not a pasta house.
The restaurant started ti fill up quickly as we finished our appetizers, although this is Andersonvile.
Our main courses came out and my spaghetti was the best non-sauce spaghetti I've had. I had Watercress sprinkled on top, grated cheese, and of course anchovies tossed in. Although, I couldn't taste the anchovies that much maybe because they were thinly sliced or there weren't that many of them. The spaghetti was still very good, I nearly melted into my chair.
My mothers Halibut was a bit "too salty" for her taste. Maybe it's because she often doesn't put salt on her food. Everyone else enjoyed their dishes thoroughly.
The deserts were very good also, my Chocolate Hazelnut cake was a nice way to end a good meal.
The bathrooms were clean and designed in a similar theme as the restaurant, they felt as if you were in someones guest bathroom instead of a bathroom at a restaurant. The were no florescent lights buzzing above your head and the towels were refreshingly ample enough to dry you hands. (Go to AntePrima and you'll see what I mean)
The other great thing I like about AntePrima is the diversity of its patrons. There were young and old, couples on dates, families out for a special Sunday night and there was even a large tables of three families sitting all together. It reminded me of families sitting together at long tables in Italy.
The quality of the food is part of what makes a resturant but the experience is the other key factor. Both were great at AntePrima. A great restaurant for a special occasion or just about any occasion, I will be back.
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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