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[laceyslostlove]

so...my husband surprised me with a Valentine's Day Trip (just for the night) to Chicago. All you Chicago people, recommend your favorite vegan restaurants. FYI: i know all about Happy Cow, i want personal recommendations. Also, anyone familiar with the area, please suggest things i must see/do that are not super expensive. I've never been to

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[sk1bt]

you're going to have about a million people tell you go to the chicago diner and please believe the hype. karyn's is good too (there is a raw location and a "cooked" location, and both are closer to michigan ave. pricey though)

it's freezing here so dress warm.

[artichokes]

yes yes yes to the chicago diner.

[wefoughtharder]

oh god i'd say don't believe the hype! diner has gotten soblehhhhh over the years. there are probably 6 menu items that are consistently good. the cakes are dryyyy dry dry dry and bland. every vegan that i know who cooks and bakes just laughs at diner's menu - i can make almost every dish there better at home.

OP - if you do decide to go to diner, the fajitas and the reuben are always good. the philly cheesesteak sandwich is good, and better if you get it with a side of ceaser dressing.

their milkshakes are to DIE for - but only because the ice cream comes from chicago soy dairy - its temptation. diner jacks up the prices, so they're a rip off, but they are very good. chocochip cookie dough with pb is a favorite.

the one dessert there that is to DIE for is the raw cheesecake. that is mainly what i have in mind when i go there these days. mm-mm!

[with_redribbons]

IAWTAC plus Soul Veg. Seriously, go there and eat.

[bucketofpuke]

I agree!!

[sinestetici]

Karyn's!!! http://www.karynraw.com/

It's all raw, and so freakin amazing. Seriously...after you eat one of her meals it's like you feel all the healthy stuff coursing through your veins, hehe. You should definatly check it out if you can...it's differant and lovely and has everything a perfect raw food restaurant should!

[incrediblweirdo]

I will agree with those that recommend Chicago Diner. Desserts are the best in the city. My wife and I live a block and a half away and go every chance we get. If you're going on V-Day, see if you'll need a reservation - it will be busy, and this is a very happening neighborhood.