HB Restaurant Review

I have a confession to make.  I judge people by their favorite foods and restaurants.  I also judge people I don't know by their yelp reviews q=), but that is another story. If the place sucks, I am their new enemy.  If the place is awesome, I am their soul mate and may ask them to marry me.  I came to Home Bistro restaurant on the glowing recommendation by Jennifer M.  I warned her of my caveat, yet she pressed me onwards.  HB Restaurant is BYOB, so pick up a wine and they'll uncork it free of charge.  The restaurant is kind of small and parking along the street is limited so RSVP and come early if you can.

I believe Home Bistro's menu is seasonal as Jennifer M's duck wings and beef cheeks were nowhere to be found.  Undeterred, my party started off with the Charred Corn Salad.  I don't think I've seen a more vivid looking salad.  The sorghum vinaigrette paired nicely with the arugula, corn, carrots, and walnuts.   Then everything came out at once and there wasn't an empty spot on the table.  The sweet Housemade Pierogi was out of this world.  Foie gras, Benedictine, stuffed together with the plum jam has me drooling at my work desk.  Normally, the thought of a snail slithering down my throat grosses me out but the FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) always gets the best of me.  Surprisingly, I enjoyed Sautéed Garlic & Escargot.  It almost makes me forget the slime, beady eyes, and him wanting to hide in his shell.  What do you have to hide?!

For our main courses we had the BBQ Beef Tongue with truffle fries.  The truffle fries instantaneously disappeared because they were magnificent.  The luscious Braised Pork Shank falls apart at a simple jab of your fork.  The only disappointment of the night was the Brisket special.  N one does brisket like Texas forever.  We ended the night with scrumptious Strawberry Bread Pudding.  Great service and great food, HB restaurant is my homeboy.

3404 N Halsted St
(between Roscoe St & Newport Ave)
Chicago, IL 60657
Neighborhood: Lakeview

(773) 661-0299