From the restaurant's website:
"A jewel set in the heart of Lakeview’s North Center neighborhood, sola opened its doors in 2006 in the perfect reflection of its Chef/Owner Carol Wallack – one part comforting, Midwestern hospitality coupled with one part 'Surfer Girl' sensibility. Inspired by the warmth and importance of community found on the Hawaiian Islands, Wallack’s menu at sola embraces the flavors, philosophies and cultures of Hawaii while also using locally raised ingredients and supporting sustainability."
Full bar. Serving lunch Thur–Fri, dinner nightly. Sat–Sun brunch 10 am–2 pm.
Zagat 2010: 25 food rating (very good to excellent)
"Sola is a culinary declaration of independence, a very personal statement by a chef/restaurateur who clearly sweats the details. And, not coincidentally, it's a terrific restaurant."
— Phil Vettel, Chicago Tribune, *** (Excellent)
"There are some restaurants where there is so much raw energy that you get all jittery. And there are restaurants like Sola, where you can sit back, relax, get into the moment. Everything is smooth and the service is at your side but not in your face. Tables are nicely spaced, so you can chat without shouting, and you also can muse, connect with your food."
— Pat Bruno, Chicago Sun-Times