"Bloom is a vegan spot in Wicker Park, and all the plant-based dishes are gluten-free. The 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 also a long list of vegan cocktails (the pisco sour uses soy protein instead of egg white). 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, veda kilaru, john ringor