Originally Posted by
TMOliver
Over many years and a number of visits, mt favoritie combination of appearance, appeal, service, variety of menu, decently prepared food at decent prices and convenience (on West Hubbard, a couple of blocks West of State) is Brasserie Jo, which looks and tastes French without being pretentiously so. Tile floors, white table clothes and a wine list - conventional, but not over blown - for folks who want to enjoy wine not absorb outrageous prices.
TMO
Please, when you're in Chicago next...do me a favor
and instead of Jo, go to Le Bouchon (Damen & Armitage). Small, neighborhood authentic French bistro...IMHO knocks the socks off of Jo's, and it will leave a few extra bucks in your wallet. And a second choice is Bistro Margot on Wells St.