Speakeasy Supperclub
1401 W. Devon Ave., Chicago, IL 60660
| Corkage Fee: NoneThis glitzy restaurant and music venue, owned in part by Jody Andre of The Room and singer Michael Feinstein, brings a bit of Las Vegas glamour and upscale cuisine to the North Side. The restaurant features three rooms: a 1930's Art Deco-style bar, a sleek dining room and a cabaret with a raised stage and a Baldwin piano.
| Hours: Lunch: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Sunday
Phone: 773 338 0600 | | Email:
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Spoon Thai
632 S. Wabash, Chicago, IL 60625
| Corkage Fee: NoneOne of the best authentic Thai restaraunts in Chicago.
| Hours: M-F 10:30 AM - 9 PM Sat 11 AM - 9 PM
Phone: 312 427 9470 | | Email:
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The Room
5900 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660
| Corkage Fee: None
| Hours: Sun.-Thu. 5-10PM; Fri.-Sat. 5-11PM; Sunday brunch 10:30AM-2:30PM
Phone: 773 989 7666 | | Email:
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Cozy Noodles and Rice
1018 Davis St, Evanston, IL 60201
| Corkage Fee: NoneThe Thai served here feels like the soul food of the Asian-cuisine circuit: favorites like the ginger chicken (stir-fried with ginger, onions, black mushrooms and hot pepper) or Tom Kar (coconut soup with mushrooms, tomatoes and lime juice) are served warm and, on occasion, spicy.
| Hours: Mon - Thurs: 11:30 -9:30 Fri & Sat: 11:30 - 10:00 Sun:4 - 9:30
Phone: 847 733 0101 | | Email:
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Olive Mountain
610 Davis, Evanston, IL 60201
| Corkage Fee: None
| Hours: 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Friday; noon-11 p.m. Saturday; 12 p.m.-9 p.m. Sunday
Phone: 847 745 0380 | | Email:
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Cafe Hookah
726 Clark St, Evanston, IL 60201
| Corkage Fee: NoneNorthwestern students fill up every inch of this dark and smoky hookah bar on the weekends, especially since the 18 and older policy allows for the underclassmen to partake in the fun. Regardless of whether you're 21, though, alcohol is not served--and those who stop by for the Arabic food are advised to BYOB. The list of 30 tobacco varieties encourages multiple trips, especially with flavors like mango, peach, jasmine and orange. If you'd like to snag a table, arrive early; there's only 10 tables in the entire bar and it gets crowded fast once other local watering holes call it a night.
| Hours: Sunday through Thursday, 6 p.m.-2 a.m.; Friday through Saturday, 6 p.m.-4:30 a.m.
Phone: 847-475-2233 | | Email:
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Pie Hole
739 W. Roscoe St., Chicago (Boystown), IL 60657
| Corkage Fee: NoneThe second location of the pizzeria is the first to occupy its own space (the original is located inside Bone Daddy restaurant). For now it's just salads and pizza, available whole or by the slice, but plans call for an expanded menu of pastas and desserts.
| Hours: 5 p.m.-2:30 a.m. daily; sometimes later on Saturdays
Phone: 773-525-8888 | | Email:
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Anatolian Kabob
4609 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60202
| Corkage Fee: NoneThis Turkish eatery features appetizers like falafel, hummus, stuffed grape leaves and baba ghanoush. Signature entrees include eggplant stuffed with tomatoes, eggplant, mushrooms, onions and green peppers. Other specialties include the roasted lamb shank with sautéed vegetables. Kebabs, Turkish-style gyros, pizza and lamb stew round out the menu. Desserts include baklava, rice pudding and Turkish custard.
| Hours: 4-10 p.m., Monday, Wednesday and Thursday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday Closed Tuesday.
Phone: 773-561-2200 | | Email:
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Yes Thai
5211 N. Damen Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60625
| Corkage Fee: NoneThis Lincoln Square BYOB offers friendly service and affordable cuisine (under $8)in a cozy, intimate atmosphere. The menu offers traditional Thai options like chicken with peanut sauce, spring rolls and mixed vegetable stir fry with steamed rice. They were recently written up in the Chicago Tribune Magazine.
| Hours: 11:30am - 9:30pm M-Th, 11:30am - 10:30pm Fri and Sat., 3pm - 9pm Sun
Phone: 773-878-4126 | | Email:
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Thai Lagoon
2322 W. North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
| Corkage Fee: $3Great small cozy Thai Rest. Great food reasonable prices and
very friendly service. We are regulars at least 3 to 4 times a month. We love it!!
| Hours: 7 days a week, Fri and Sat til 11pm
Phone: 773-489-5747 | | Email:
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Burgundy Bistro
3462 Vollmer Road, Olympia Fields, IL 60461
| Corkage Fee: None on Monday NightBYOW on Monday Nights ONLY!
| Hours: Lunch Mon-Fri Open at 11:30AM Dinner Sun-Sat Open at 5PM
Phone: (708)747-5399 | | Email:
Website: www.burgundybistro.com
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L'Olivo Pizzeria & Café
1602 E. Algonquin RD, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Corkage Fee: None
| Great Pizza & Pasta and much more. Friendly Casual Dining. Located 1 Block east of Meacham on Algonquin. Near Schaumburg's Woodfield Mall & Hotels. We offer Hookah after 9 PM Thursday thru Sunday
| Hours: 10 AM to 12 mindnight
Phone: 847-397-9900 | | Email:
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Stoney River Legendary Steaks in Deer Park
20504 N. Rand Road, Deer Park, IL 60010
| Corkage Fee: ComplimentaryBring your own wine Tuesdays...Bring that special bottle of wine and it will be our pleasure to serve you--great for special occasions or sharing with friends
| Hours: open for dinner nightly; noon on Sundays
Phone: 847-719-1596 | | Email:
Website: stoneyriver.com
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Menagerie
1232 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60657
| Corkage Fee: NoneDelicious mix of contemporary American cuisine that combines familiar dishes with some more inventive options. Average dinner entree price: $15-$25
| Hours: 5-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday (closed Tuesday); 5-10:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday
Phone: 773-404-8333 | | Email:
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D52 Smith Eatery
851 North Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622
Corkage Fee: $3
| D52 Smith Eatery is located in East Ukranian Village and one of Chicago's newest restaurants offering a diversified menu with a twist. Here at D52 you can find a menu to suit your palate every day of the week. We offer diverse cuisines in an intimate dining setting. We know the importance of getting away and trying something different from time to time and here is the PERFECT place to do just that. From the islands of the Caribbean to countrysides in Italy, we have a variety of menus to offer you. Please be sure to visit our website for menu details and by all means, come on in...we're waiting for you.
| Hours: Varies
Phone: 312.226.7633 | | Email:
Website: www.d52smitheatery.food.officelive.com
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Sinhá
2018 W Adams Street, Chicago, Illinois 60612
Corkage Fee: none
| There's limited seating. So please call or
e-mail to make reservations.
| Hours: Sundays 2p-6p
Phone: 312-491-8200 | | Email:
Website: www.sinhaelegantcuisine.com/
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Kabul House
3220 W Dempster, Skokie, IL 60076
Corkage Fee: minimum - i think it is $3.00 or less
| Good food, great service, very reasonably priced. This is not a fancy place but it is very comfortable and friendly.
| Hours: Tues through Sat 12:00 to 10:00PM; Sun and Mon 4:00PM to 9:00PM
Phone: 847-763-9930 | | Email:
Website: kabulhouse.com/index.html
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Think
2235 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60647
Corkage Fee: $4.00 per bottle
| Arguably the best BYOB restaurant in Chicago. Great food at reasonable prices, with a very low corkage fee. Please check the website for details.
| Hours: S-TH 5pm to 10pm; F-Sa 5pm-11pm
Phone: 773-394-0537 | | Email:
Website: www.think-cafe.com/
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Catedral Cafe
2500 S. Christiana Ave., Chicago, IL 60623
Corkage Fee: NONE
| Venture to the southwest side, and in the heart of Little Village, you will find a sort of sanctuary of coffee houses. Outside and in, the place is designed with a very Catholic theme. Religious icons and arts adorn every wall and corner in a very colorful and cozy environment. This place is known worldwide, as scenes from the movie “Stranger than Fiction,” with Will Ferrell were filmed there. Their specialty blend, “Seven Angels,” coffee can certainly lift your spirits. And, the food menu consists of Italian and French dishes, including crepes, panini and pastas.
| Hours: M-TH 7:30AM - 9:00PM, F 7:30AM - 11:00PM, S 9:00AM - 11:00PM, SU 10:00AM - 7:00PM
Phone: 773-277-2233 | | Email:
Website: www.catedral.cc
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Fajita Grill
1706 W. Foster Ave., Chicago, IL 60626
Corkage Fee: $1 for the use of the glass
| Excellent food...fresh salsa and guacamole made at the table. Enchiladas in green salsa are to die for and the tamales are wonderful. If you bring tequilla, they will make you a great margarita. The corkage fee is the best in town.
| Hours: Lunch: Sun, Sat. Dinner: seven days. Open late: Friday & Saturday till 11.
Phone: 773-784-7455 | | Email:
Website: www.fajitagrill.net
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Bonsoiree
2728 W. Armitage, Chicago, IL 60647
Corkage Fee: 5.00
| A Revolution in BYOB Dining
"Pinch Us, We're in BYOB Heaven", Chris Lamorte, Metromix.
| Hours: tuesday through friday 5pm-10pm
Phone: 773-486-7511 | | Email:
Website: www.bon-soiree.com
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Cafe 103
1909 W. 103rd Street, Chicago, IL 60643
Corkage Fee: $4.00 per bottle
| Fine Dining
Contemporary American
Seasonal Menu
| Hours: Dinner Wed-Sat 5 - 10 PM Sun 4-8 PM, Lunch Wed - Sat 11 AM - 2 PM
Phone: 773-238-5115 | | Email:
Website: www.cafe103.com
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Japonica Specialty Sushi
1422 W. Taylor Street, Chicago, Illinois 60607
Corkage Fee: None
| This cute little sushi restaurant is a great find! They are very polite, speedy, and ready to uncork your wine bottle for no charge. The sushi rolls are wonderful and unique, the fish is extremely fresh and the service is great.
A great find!
| Hours: Mon-Thur: 11:30am-10pm, Fri: 11:30am-10:30pm, Sat: 4-11pm
Phone: 312-421-3288 | | Email:
Website: www.cityinsights.com/chicago/japonica.htm
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L'Olivo Pizzeria & Café
1602 E. Algonquin Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Corkage Fee: None
| Great Pizza, Pasta, Specialty Entrées & much more. Friendly Casual Dining. Popular BYOB Pizzeria! Located 1 Block east of Meacham on Algonquin. Near Schaumburg's Woodfield Mall & Hotels
| Hours: 6 Days a week 10AM - 9 PM, Open Sundays for Private Parties
Phone: (847)-397-9900 | | Email:
Website: www.lolivo.net/aboutus.html
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Treat Restaurant
1616 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL 60647
Corkage Fee: $1 per person
| Contemporary American/Nouvelle Indian cuisine. Weekend brunch, Lunch and Dinner. Live Music, great food. Cheap!
| Hours: Open everyday except Tuesday closed
Phone: (773) 772-1201 | | Email:
Website: www.TreatRestaurant.com
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Alex's Washington Gardens
256 Green Bay Road, Highwood, IL 60040
Corkage Fee: Free if you mention localwineevents.com
| Since 1932 Scornovacco Family Recipe Italian Food. The first pizza served on the North Shore since 1944. Fresh Seafood delivered and served daily. The best steamed mussels on the planet!
| Hours: 7 days a week from 5 PM 'til close
Phone: 847-432-0309 | | Email:
Website: www.alexswashingtongardens.com
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