Are These Chicago Restaurants Worth The Hype? - Chicago - The Infatuation
"The Verdict: Eat here once and you'll become a regular. All of the fusion-y dishes at this West Loop spot—like fazzoletti with lamb and chili crisp—are good. At least a third of them are incredible. Inside this brick building that reads more “art gallery” than “failed startup headquarters,” vinyl records are played loud enough to be fun, but not so loud you have to scream. Along with Monteverde (also on this guide) and Daisies, Maxwells has become one of our go-to spots for when someone comes in from out of town. The scallion pancakes with french onion dip will make them brag about their visit, but so will the strong martinis and warm service. While reservations don’t immediately disappear when they're released a month out, it’s best to be watchful. Prime weekend time slots are pretty nonexistent, so plan to book about two or three weeks before your dinner unless you don’t mind eating at 5 or 9pm. It's always easier to get a table for a weekday. Or you can roll the dice and walk in day-of—the bar is first come, first served." - adrian kane, veda kilaru, john ringor, nick allen
