Time Out Chicago: Issue 48

EatOutDrinkUp

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Sola
Roy (of the eponymous megachain) better watch his back: Chef Carol Wallack (opening chef of Deleece) is a self-described "surfer girl" with a menu packed with Hawaiian fish, Asian flavors and French techniques, evidenced in dishes like opakapaka (Hawaiian red snapper) with pineapple, shiitake, mint and cilantro and miso black cod with bamboo rice and curried sunchokes. In contrast, straight-up American gets its place with veggie pot pie and roasted chicken, standard comforts that go hand-in-hand with the fireplace-warmed, wood-and-leather design of Olsen and Vranas (mk, HotChocolate). 3868 N Lincoln Ave at Byron St (773-327-3868). El: Brown to Irving Park. Bus: 11, 50, 80, X80. Dinner. Average main course: $19 . Vegetarian-friendly