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Location: 2300 N Lincoln Park Avenue West
Cost: About $35-$45 per person

One of my typical running paths takes me across Fullerton and down the lake shore path. As many of you Lincoln Park natives know, theres been a ton of construction over there for at least the past few months. Thus, my path diverts me down Lincoln Park Avenue and right past the Belden Stratford Hotel.

Now I swear that I could probably figure out what part of my run Im on based on the smell. When I leave my place it smells like Uncle Julios. When I make one of my first turns, the baked good smell of Sweet Mandy Bs is pretty prominent. Then when I make my way down Lincoln Park I can usually catch a waft of seafood, steak, and french fries from Mon Ami Gabi. I went there once 4 years ago for my 21st birthday dinner and was tempted each time I ran by. My dad called the other day and said he had a surplus of Lettuce Entertain You gift cards, so the choice was easy.

Logistics
Like I was saying, the restaurant is right off the lobby of a hotel. Theyve got this great patio and a busy yet cozy interior. We were sat in the back corner which was much quieter than the rest of the bustling dining room. My dads kind of a stickler for noise and other annoying things (like people in general) near our table. They get pretty busy on the reg, so Id suggest you make a reservation. They have a valet service, but if youre lucky you can get one of the few street spots nearby. Otherwise the bus is probably your best option.

Our service was alright, but Im not sure that our waiter was so knowledgeable about the menu. He kept fumbling over the specials and had to come back and ask questions about our order over again. I guess thats better than bringing out the wrong stuff though. The cost is pretty reasonable for what you get. Most appetizers are around $10, and most entrees are around $20. You can get most steaks for under $30.

The Food
It was a cold night out so we split some soups for starters. The potato and leek was the special. It was extra creamy but couldve used some more of the namesake ingredients. It also came out a bit lukewarm. The French Onion was what you might expect. It came in a little crock covered in cheese. The broth was rich and brown with plenty of soaking bread.



We also went for some Pate. We werent sure whether or not to get this or the chicken liver mousse, but we opted for the firmer texture. I dont know if my family has found a pate that we dont like, but this was pretty nicely done. There was a subtle grainy quality and of course an overwhelming richness to each bite.


For the main course my mom got the Steak Au Poivre, my dad got the Beef Burgundy, and I got the Sea Scallops. The steak was hammered out thinly, doused in gravy, and came with a side of their crispy frites. There was a strong peppery quality to the whole thing which was pretty interesting. The meat had more of a chew to it than I wouldve liked, but it was still a solid dish. The beef burgundy was nice and rich, but I think my Uncle Harry does a better job. The scallops were prepared properly with a nice sear. The side of brussel sprouts was moderately undercooked though.




For dessert we got the Bananas Foster Crepe. There were no complaints here, and we had that plate polished off in a few minutes.


Overall
Mon Ami Gabi has a great setup with an easily navigable menu. If you want steak or seafood then you cant really go wrong here. We had a few miscues on some of our dishes, but things were mostly spot on. Im giving them 3 out of 5 Pearls.

Mon Amour Song Lyrics from Hindi movie Kaabil (2017). The song is sung by singer Vishal Dadlani and music composed by Rajesh Roshan while lyrics Mon amour are penned by Manoj Muntashir. The song used French words Mon Amour - It means My Love.

Song Details:
Song: Mon Amour
Album: Kaabil
Singer: Vishal Dadlani
Lyrics: Manoj Muntashir
Music: Rajesh Roshan
Music Label: T-Series

Mon Amour Lyrics - Kaabil

Kadam se kadam jo mile
Toh phir saath hum tum chale
Chale saath hum tum jahan
Wahin pe bane kaafile

Mon amour..

Mon amour..
Chhod do khud ko aise meri baahon mein
Jaise hawaaon mein baadal koi (x2)

Kadam se kadam jo mile
Toh phir saath hum tum chale
Chale saath hum tum jahan
Wahin pe bane kaafile

Zameen bole saari
Ra ra ri ra ri
Ye deewangi ka hai shor
Mon Amour..

Aaj saare sapne chal palkon mein bhar le
Aaj saari khushiyon se yaarana kar le (x2)

Da ra di da ra
Suno toh yaara
Aaja kar le mann mani thoi aur
Mon Amour..
Mon Amour..

Say yeah..

Roz roz aaye kahan ye neeli shaamein
Roz roz honge na aise hangamein (x2)

Da ra di da ra
Suno toh yaara
Bekhdi si hai chaayi chaaron aur

Say 1, 2, 3 4
Mon Amour..

Chhod do khud ko aise meri baahon mein
Jaise hawaaon mein baadal koi

Kadam se kadam jo mile
Toh phir saath hum tum chale
Chale saath hum tum jahan
Wahin pe bane kaafile

Zameen bole saari
Ra ra ri ra ri
Ye deewangi ka hai shor
Mon Amour..
Mon Amour..

Mon Amour Lyrics from Hindi Movie "Kaabil": The song is sung by Vishal Dadlani, composed by Rajesh Roshan while lyrics are penned by Manoj Muntashir. "Mon Amour" is a peppy track featuring Hrithik Roshan and Yami Gautam’s couple dance.

"Mon Amour" are French words, It means "My Love"

Song: Mon Amour
Movie/Album: Kaabil (2017)
Singer: Vishal Dadlani
Lyrics: Manoj Muntashir
Music: Rajesh Roshan
Music Label: T-Series


Mon Amour : Kaabil | Hrithik Roshan & Yami Gautam | Vishal Dadlani



Kaabil : Full Audio Jukebox | Hrithik Roshan & Yami Gautam

Mon Amour Lyrics

Kadam se kadam jo mile
Toh phir saath hum tum chale
Chale saath hum tum jahan
Wahin pe bane kaafile

Mon amour..

Mon amour..
Chhod do khud ko aise meri baahon mein
Jaise hawaaon mein baadal koi (x2)

Kadam se kadam jo mile
Toh phir saath hum tum chale
Chale saath hum tum jahan
Wahin pe bane kaafile

Zameen bole saari
Ra ra ri ra ri
Ye deewangi ka hai shor
Mon Amour..

Aaj saare sapne chal palkon mein bhar le
Aaj saari khushiyon se yaarana kar le (x2)

Da ra di da ra
Suno toh yaara
Aaja kar le mann mani thoi aur
Mon Amour..
Mon Amour..

Say yeah..

Roz roz aaye kahan ye neeli shaamein
Roz roz honge na aise hangamein (x2)

Da ra di da ra
Suno toh yaara
Bekhdi si hai chaayi chaaron aur

Say 1 2 3 4
Mon Amour..

Chhod do khud ko aise meri baahon mein
Jaise hawaaon mein baadal koi

Kadam se kadam jo mile
Toh phir saath hum tum chale
Chale saath hum tum jahan
Wahin pe bane kaafile

Zameen bole saari
Ra ra ri ra ri
Ye deewangi ka hai shor
Mon Amour..
Mon Amour..