Ina Mae

"Big Easy-style restaurant and bar Ina Mae Tavern is back again with its annual “Ina’s Voodoo Lounge” pop-up, which runs through Halloween on Tuesday, October 31. Ina’s offers a stacked calendar of events, including a Friday the 13th horror drag show, a jazz funeral featuring Chicago’s Four Star Brass Band, a family-friendly Halloween party with free hot chocolate for kids (plus boozy upgrades for adults), and much, much more." - Lisa Shames, Eater Staff

"Ina Mae is a casual restaurant in Wicker Park serving New Orleans–inspired food. The menu has good po’ boys, fried chicken, and beignets. And with a tree-lined patio and friendly staff that will make sure everyone (including your dog) has something to drink. And during the summer they have a Sno-ball takeout window." - adrian kane

"If you see us at this Wicker Park spot, we’ll probably have our hands (and our mouths) full of their fried chicken. The well-seasoned skin is covered in sturdy bits that look like stalagmites, which makes each bite satisfyingly crunchy. And the tender meat is a nice textural contrast, with a richness and tanginess from buttermilk. Get some of Ina Mae’s hot honey involved for a little sweetness and kick." - john ringor, adrian kane

"Ina Mae is a casual restaurant in Wicker Park serving New Orleans–inspired food. The menu is hit or miss, but they do have good po’boys, fried chicken, and beignets. And with a large bar area and friendly staff, this is a great neighborhood spot for having a group dinner that includes children." - adrian kane, nick allen

"Fried catfish and seafood (think oysters, crawfish, and shrimp) get the seafood tower treatment at Big Easy-style tavern Ina Mae, where chef Brian Jupiter and his team offer a Po Man’s Seafood Tower with crispy cayenne potatoes and hushpuppies. Diners can also cut to the chase with a plate of fried catfish with French bread and cajun fries." - Ashok Selvam, Naomi Waxman, Eater Staff