"Brasero in West Town is like a clubstaurant for people who don’t want to go clubbing. The lighting is so low that someone will inevitably bring out their phone to read the menu, but no one will have to shout, "Is this Bossa nova?" while splitting a pork shank. And the often-good Latin dishes feel like the centerpieces of Brasero’s fun scene. The best of the menu nails the balance between sweet and spicy, like the coconutty moqueca-style bowl with ramen noodles from Akahoshi in Logan Square. Come here for a group dinner in a room that's always in party mode, without the threat of a drink getting spilled on you." - adrian kane, veda kilaru, john ringor, nick allen
