Friendship Chinese Restaurant, Chicago

###Four Things to Know About Friendship Chinese Restaurant At its two locations, Friendship Chinese Restaurant pairs high-end cuisine with an equally sophisticated environment. The vibrant restaurant specializes in upscale, artfully crafted entrées that often add innovative twists to traditional dishes. Read on to find out what makes this duo of Chinese eateries so appealing: * **The downtown location looks out on the water.** Steps from the lakefront trail, the Loop location treats visitors to the soothing, blue backdrop of Lake Michigan. * **The Logan Square spot is equally photogenic.** With low blue-and-gold lighting, slick chrome updates on traditional Eastern art, and sharp architecture, Friendship’s Milwaukee Avenue location cultivates a swanky, lounge-esque vibe. * **Both locations offer takeout and delivery.** * **Chefs here take their craft seriously.** Specialties include peppery mushroom chicken, “Barbarian” sirloin steak in a spicy wine sauce, and Shanghai bok choy with soft tofu. Even familiar favorites, such as seafood chow mein, are reimagined with a deft touch, while oxtail wonton soup and yellow curry lime chicken offer new flavors.