They're also dressed with a Greek oregano vinaigrette,' he said. 'If anything they have a little more onion and garlic flavor. A few kefta kebabs, like the beef and lamb, are juicy, brightened by lemon and served with creamy tzatziki sauce. Grilled octopus is enough for two, supported by fried kale, tender fingerling potatoes and dressed in a preserved lemon vinaigrette. 'Also has feta and cucumber and a lot of the same accoutrements but it's poured tableside, very, very vibrant not too spicy but it has a little tinge of spice,' said Jacobson. Peppers and pickled radishes form the base - along with watermelon cubes - for a cool, refreshing soup. Dishes are sort of California in approach,' he said. Our bread is kind of a mix between naan and pita I would say. 'We have hummus, we have different spreads. Avocado and sweet pea contains jalapenos, lime and mint, perfect for scooping up with crunchy lettuces.

Spreads are prominent, and hummus is a given, although it can be made improved with roasted Fresno and sweet chilies. 'Ema is Mediterranean-inspired cuisine done by a guy from Orange County, California,' said Chef CJ Jacobson. The bright, vibrant colors on the plate, combined with the revved-up group of diners beneath a vanilla-looking Hyatt Place, bring a much-needed jolt to this previously sleepy corner of River North. Find a cinema near you, session times and book online or sign up to. The Hungry Hound says even though that's a good guess, Lettuce's latest effort - a Mediterranean-by-way-of-California restaurant, offers some unique flavors for the neighborhood. Event Cinemas is the ultimate experience to see new movies in Gold Class or Vmax. CHICAGO (WLS) - You might think River North restaurants fit into one or two categories: steakhouses or something by Lettuce Entertain You.

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