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Schwa vs North Pond
Schwa and North Pond are both praised by professional travelers. On balance, North Pond is preferred by most professionals compared to Schwa. North Pond comes in at #5 in Chicago with recommendations from 12 reviews such as The Infatuation, BlackBook and Travel + Leisure.
Schwa
Concierge
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1466 N Ashland, Chicago, IL
From $0 /night
Concierge
"Carlson's artfully displayed entrées... are so good we'd eat them on the curb in front of the tire shop across the street."
Travel + Leisure
"Known for his artful presentation, chef/proprietor and Chicagoland native Michael Carlson creates a rotating menu using fresh, seasonal ingredients from around the world."
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Zagat
4.6
""Super high-end food without the attitude" describes Michael Carlson's "very small" Wicker Park BYO."
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BlackBook
"The lackluster Microsoft-Word-looking logotype announcing the corny name on the dingy awning above the stained fabric port-hole door belies the culinary genius of Michael Carlson."
Gayot
16.0
"Blink and you'll miss Michael Carlson's contemporary, minimal (some would say barren) BYO storefront."
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North Pond
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2610 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614-2160
From $21 /night
Fodor's
"A former Arts and Crafts–style warming house for ice-skaters at Lincoln Park's North Pond, this gem in the woods fittingly champions an uncluttered culinary style."
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Travel + Leisure
"Recognized by the James Beard Foundation and Food & Wine, chef Bruce Sherman displays his knowledge of seasonal French-American cuisine with prowess at North Pond."
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Zagat
4.6
"Chef Bruce Sherman's "fabulously creative" seasonal cooking plus a "lovely", "romantic" location inside Lincoln Park and "excellent" views of North Pond."
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BlackBook
"Chef Bruce Sherman cultivates close relationships with local farmers for fresh ingredients for his dishes, which change according to what's fresh, delicious and in season."
Gayot
15.0
"Gear up for a fine ride with French-meets-seasonal American cuisine from chef Bruce Sherman."
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