The Olive Mountain
The Olive Mountain
Lunch, dinner
Average main course: $9It could be the mosabaha—creamy hummus with an extra dose of tahini and dotted with whole chickpeas and sumac—or the warm, savory, fava bean–based foul that makes young families, professors and undergrads willing to endure the long (but quickly moving) line for a table here. But after tasting the shish taouk, big hunks of infinitely moist chicken; the juicy, parsley-flecked kefta; and the expertly prepared cubes of filet that are as juicy as berries, we’re pretty sure it’s the kebabs.
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Restaurants
A Dave’s Italian Kitchen
1635 Chicago Ave
B Wiener and Still Champion
802 Dempster St at Sherman Ave
C Hota
2545 Prairie Ave between Central and Harrison Sts
D The Lucky Platter
514 Main St between Hinman and Chicago Aves
E Bistro Bordeaux
618 Church St
F Now We're Cookin'
1601 Payne St
G Siam Paragon Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar
503 Main St
H Donatella Mediterranean Bistro
1512 Sherman Ave between Lake and Grove Sts
I Kafein
1621 Chicago Ave
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Bars
A The Celtic Knot Public House
626 Church St
B Ward Eight
629 Howard St
C World of Beer
1601 Sherman Ave
D The Stained Glass Wine Bar, Bistro & Cellar
1735 Benson Ave
E The Keg of Evanston
810 Grove St between Elmwood and Sherman Aves
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