Boozy Slushies, Snacks, Dill Pickle Fried Chicken, Detroit Style Pizza, Soft Serve & Ample Vegan Options in Uptown on Wilson Ave.

Floreen was my mother and she loved me, and she loved chicken. She also loved Detroit, the Eastern Market, Belle Isle, picnics and taking me to Kentucky Fried Chicken. As a young and single parent my mother juggled a great many things but making sure a good dinner was had, was never one of them. For the fifty four years I had my mother in my life it was rare that talk of food didn’t begin, consume or end our conversations. Floreen was a magnificent host and caterer and master of all things chicken, and beautiful things.

My favorite meal was her butter roasted chicken, with potatoes and slaw. With little alteration that is my favorite dish on Floreen’s menu. My mom and I also loved sharing banana cream pie, ice cream and potato chips.

We serve the tastiest, most authentic and affordable African food in Chicago, using the freshest ingredients in a friendly and welcoming environment.

Address: 1363 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

Phone: (773) 227-7990

Our Executive Chef, Norman Fenton will work closely with you to create a menu featuring dishes based on your needs and wishes. We offer wine pairings, craft cocktails and a collection of nonalcoholic options to accompany the occasion. Join us for wedding rehearsal dinners, birthday celebrations, corporate parties and more.

Address: 4662 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640

Phone: (773) 564-9680

Modern, no-frills counter-serve dishing up 100% vegan lunch & all-day breakfast. Newly married and In the winter of '96 Gina & Andy needed an affordable apartment that would allow dogs, have parking and be close to the El and lake. Uptown proved to be the best fit. In order to pay for graduate school Andy worked as a private chef and Gina worked in social service. While noble in his intent, social work was not the right fit for Andy, Gina told him so. Gina agreed that she would keep her day job and give Andy a few years to find his culinary path. The first stop on that path was 1224 W. Wilson Ave. It was a fledgling Chinese restaurant whose owner needed a break. Over an egg roll Andy & Mr. Fung negotiated out the terms and a week later Gina & Andy had their first professional kitchen.

Address: 1313 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

Phone: (773) 293-7768