Chef

Michael Shrader

"Michael Roper has gone to great lengths to give the public something different and very real. Order anything with pork in it and a nice cold Belgium ale, like a Saison Dupont and enjoy the great food, ambiance and the best Belgium beer selection this side of Brussels."

"I recommend the farthest one South for the best tacos in town. Real tacos, not "white boy" tacos. The black salsa is worth the trip alone."

"The lunch buffet for $10.95 is out of this world. One of the "steals" in town."

"The best selection of craft beer from around the world, bar none, in a casual setting with surly bartenders. Snack on the pretzel rods at the bar and order any of the craft beers."

"A dark punk bar with the absolute most stellar whisky, bourbon and scotch selection in Chicago. The entire beverage program including beer is first rate. They don't serve food here; I like to have an Ardbeg 17-year-old Scotch."

"I always order the barbecue duck and pork, the specialty of the house. This is the best Chinese food around. Don't waste time with Chinatown, this is the real deal."