I have recently taken up residence in Wicker Park, albeit temporary, so I decided to enjoy the many fine local establishments that this delightful neighborhood has to offer. I have to say, that this cold weather is really scaring my thigh high Stuart Weitzman boots back into their box, what with the collection of salt and snow anxiously awaiting every gorgeous step! That said, sometimes you just want to enjoy a casual evening in flats and a nice warm hat. I can't fool you though, you know by now I just got a new hat and couldn't wait to find a place to wear it right?
Exactly.
We started the evening at Santullo's on North Ave. Well, actually, we started the evening driving around the block for thirty minutes looking for a parking space...then...Santullo's Eatery. This place has been called one of the best pizza places in the country! WOW - that's a big, bold statement. It's basically a slice of New York style pizza right here in Wicker Park. They are bigger than your face, the slices that is. Fold up the "Hipster" and enjoy the fire roasted red peppers and feta cheese - absolutely delish (as in delicious....work with me). Sitting at the window enjoying our slices I couldn't help but feel the need to top this meal off with a warm cup of coffee and something devilishly sweet. Enter....Oak Mill Bakery. While there are six total locations, only the one on North Ave has a tiny little European cafe where you can sip your coffee and enjoy the warm cozy atmosphere. Beautiful cakes adorn the window and it feels like you just stepped off the Eurostar in Paris to have a latte with your friends. The bakery is European, and all the ingredients come from Europe. Feeling much less travelled than
butter I was about to eat I felt it my blogging responsibility to try several things. After all, it's my job right? The Marscarpone cake was very sweet but creamy and good. The apple cake was dryer than American style, but very rich. My favorite was the red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting. It was the exact slice of devilish goodness I was craving. I also snacked on the carmel topped butter cookies and the Roshky....the chocolate, hazelnut bite from heaven that our server brought out last. OMG it was so good I could have taken a dozen home. I officially decided that if I ever need a tall gorgeous cake, to accompany a tall gorgeous man to the altar, this is the place I'm getting it from. (date and man TBD, of course!).
A devilishly good night....and morning with croissants. Oh si tres bon!
Santullo's Eatery is located at 1943 W. North Ave 773.227.7960
Oak Mill Bakery is located at 2204 W. North Ave. 773.252.4400
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