Soul Kitchen

Soul Kitchen was a lively location with a very active and crowded bar area. Lots of young, upscale trendy singles and couples that try very hard to make this eatery as cool and understated as any you'd find in Manhattan or LA. The operative word is "try".

Service was inattentive at best. And although the presentation was notable, unfortunately the food under delivered. The best dish on the menu is an appetizer - fried sage leaves.

Overall, many will suggest this location is a cool place in Bucktown. I've heard that the brunches are better than the dinners. Two words...caveat emptor.