Chicken Hut!

Chicken Hut is at 3200 N. Broadway at the corner of Belmont and Broadway. It is one of the best places to eat in Lakeview. The chicken is high quality Perdue, grilled to perfection, and has some wonderful Mexican spices. Half a chicken and side and drink will cost you under $7. The sides are usually mashed potatoes with gravy (to die for), potato salad, or cole slaw, or corn on the cob for about a dollar extra. It is always served hot and fresh and is always good. They make a really nice salsa that they serve with each portion along with 1/2 of a warm pita. They also deliver locally, a guy on a bicycle will bring it over, even in winter! It is truly a neighborhood gem. Our motto around here is that "Nobody doesn't like Chicken Hut!"

Bridget McNeill's

Bridget McNeill's is at 420 W. Belmont. It is right next door to the building we live in and is really our "go to" place for delicious pub food and good drinks. Amanda is the bartender most nights, and she is very friendly. It has a special side, and that is their burgers.They are some of the best burgers in the city, and on Tuesday nights they are $3 off. The Pub fries are to die for, with cheese and bacon. But, this is not just a burger place. The nachos are great, and tonight I had the Pasta Diablo, which has a spicy marinara sauce with chicken and red pepper flakes. My dining partner tonight, Jeff, had the Shepherd's Pie and he said he loved it. There are different specials for food and drinks each night. Elyse loves the goat cheese croquettes as an appetizer!

It is a very comfortable atmosphere inside. There is a fireplace and a pool table and many TV screens to watch sports events. This is a Purdue bar, so Big Ten games are the feature. Come in and enjoy the reasonably priced, good food cold drinks and really friendly staff in a fun atmosphere. A small outdoor patio is opening soon!!

Their website is http://bridgetmcneillspub.com/

We will be Blogging the Restaurants Soon

Hi, I wanted to let everyone know that Elyse and I will going out to eat very soon. Our first place will be Bridget McNeils. We have been figuring out a few things and rules before we get started. I promise we will be starting very soon! I hope that you all are enjoying the lovely weather we are finally getting. Please keep checking the Blog for our evening at Bridgets!

Introduction

Hi Everyone,

We are Elyse and Hank and we live on Belmont Ave near Lake Shore Drive in Chicago. Hank drives all the way down Belmont everyday to work in Elk Grove Village near the airport. We have noticed many restaurants that we would like to try so Elyse decided that it would be a great idea to eat our way from Lake Shore Drive all the way west to Cumberland, and enjoy all of these places, in order, from East to West.

A few rules:

• No chains (a chain is defined as a restaurant with 4 or more locations, like Giordano's)
• No coffee houses
• Diners, dives and bars that serve food are included!
• Part of the restaurant must be on Belmont, although it may have a different street address (e.g., Jack's on Halsted)

We'll try to visit at least one restaurant per week, and maybe more! Join us on our eating adventure!!