Jade Court - CLOSED

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With the opening of the new Jade Court in Hyde Park’s Harper Court, owner Carol Cheung proudly brings back the city’s most treasured authentic Chinese restaurant - now on Chicago’s South Side. The original Jade Court location in University Village opened in 2016 to rave reviews, with Chicago Tribune restaurant critic Phil Vettel naming it as”...home to the best Chinese food I’ve had in a long, long time.”

Carol ran the restaurant with her father, noted restaurateur Eddy Cheung, who passed away in June 2019. As mentioned in a Chicago Eater article, “Cheung previously operated Hong Kong-style dim sum destination Phoenix in Chinatown, and was among the first to introduce Chicagoans to the bustle and excitement of selecting dishes from carts that staff push around the space.” Carol continues her family’s culinary legacy with the new iteration of Jade Court, offering the same fresh, expertly-prepared Cantonese specialties for which the restaurant originally became known. Whether you order from the menu or ask Carol or her staff for their personal recommendations, we know you’ll be coming back for more. Welcome to Jade Court - we look forward to serving you...

Address: 1516 E Harper Ct, Chicago, IL 60615

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Piccolo Mondo Lakeview - CLOSED

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Cozy cafe with Italian fare & a full bar in a quaint white-tablecloth setting with adjacent market.

Address: 1642 E 56th St #1, Chicago, IL 60637

Phone: (773) 643-9171

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La Petite Folie - CLOSED

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Classic French fare is accompanied by an all-French wine list in an elegant space. La petite folie is Mary and Mike Mastricola’s love letter to the classic food and wines of France. Mike and Mary have been Hyde Park residents since their college years at the University of Chicago. Both hold BAs from the University. Mary and Mike were married for five years when, with great curiosity and adventurous spirits, the couple quit their jobs, followed their hearts and moved to Paris. Mary earned the Grand Diplôme – Cuisine et Pâtissier of the École Le Cordon Bleu, finishing first in her class in 1995. Mike explored French history, culture, and wine. The Mastricolas returned to Hyde Park in 1996 and in June 1999, opened la petite folie in a lush, flower-filled courtyard. Mary runs the kitchen while Mike manages the restaurant’s all-French wine list. Now 22 years later, we invite you to treat yourself to “a little extravagance” – our small taste of France in Chicago. La petite folie was created from a desire to explore the wonders of French cuisine, wine, and culture. Chef Mary Mastricola finished first in her class earning Le Grand Diplome de cuisine et de patisserie de l’ecole Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. Over the history of the restaurant Mary has regularly returned to France to continue her exploration and renew her love for her chosen metier. Please come join her.

Address: 1504 E 55th St, Chicago, IL 60615

Phone: (773) 493-1394

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Daisy's Po' Boy and Tavern

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Daisy’s Po’Boy” featuring New Orleans' most famous sandwich, the Po’ Boy from Chef Erick Williams. Fueled by the energy of Mardi Gras décor, this local gem is a place for Southern craft beer and cocktails with the best frozen hurricane this side of the Mississippi.

Address: 5215 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL 60615

Phone: (773) 675-8767

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