Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Karyn's on Green

Last night I had dinner with a friend I hadn't seen in a long time.  We decided to try a new place known for their chic atmosphere, great service, and vegan food.  I've never been to a vegan restaurant before, but this place, Karyn's on Green, is literally a 5 minute walk from my boyfriend's West Loop apartment.

Image courtesy of Karyn's on Green website

The interior was gorgeous, as seen above, and the menu was surprisingly versatile for being a vegan restaurant.  They had everything from salads to risotto to linguini to soups to raw cheese plates to cheesecake and peanut butter pie for dessert.  I tried the crab cakes, served with kabocha squash, farro, kumquats, and chamomile.  Delicious!

Crab cakes

I've been looking to try new restaurants in Chicago, as I tend to go to the same (amazing) places time after time - and Karyn's on Green definitely opened my eyes to a wonderful world of veganism.
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4 comments:

  1. KimMarch 21, 2012 at 3:35 PM

    Hi! I just saw your comment on Chicago Runner Girl's blog and clicked over... I just at at Karyn's on March 2nd! I loved it! My best friend is moving over to that part of town, so I hope it means I get to go again :)

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  2. RachelMarch 21, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    Fun! Yeah, I was happily surprised... and definitely want to go back again for cocktails and dessert :)

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  3. ErinMarch 22, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    Oh my god, the peanut butter pie at Karyn's is orgasmically good! I'm the person kilax mentioned who is moving to that part of town and I fear I will be at Karyn's just for that pie way more often than is good for me.

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  4. RachelMarch 22, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    haha. Hey Erin! I'm moving to the West Loop in May and will live within a 10 minute walk to that peanut butter pie as well. You will love that area, so many cool bars and restaurants around!

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