"We’re fans of Amaru, a Latin American restaurant with an amazing vegan tacu tacu. So we were excited to hear that the same chef opened a vegan restaurant in Wicker Park. And our instincts were correct—Bloom’s long menu is full of complex, vegetable-focused hits. Like the banana blossom-filled tamal topped with a rich mole, mushroom asada tacos, and yucca gnocchi we’re in a custody battle over with our former dining companion. There’s a long list of vegan cocktails (the pisco sour uses soy protein instead of egg white), and all the plant-based dishes are gluten-free. And the restaurant is full of groups laughing and having what appears to be a great time. You should head here even if your only dietary requirement is “must be fun and taste incredible.”" - adrian kane
