- 110 N. Main St., Crystal Lake
Duke's Alehouse and Kitchen is an upscale-casual gastropub featuring gourmet comfort foods and artisan sandwiches utilizing sustainable and organic ingredients ... READ MORE
Duke's Alehouse and Kitchen is an upscale-casual gastropub featuring gourmet comfort foods and artisan sandwiches utilizing sustainable and organic ingredients ... READ MORE
Paving the way for modern sports bars in the South Loop, this tavern and restaurant goes beyond your average beer-and-shot spot. "I got tired of waiting for som... READ MORE
With a focus on local ingredients, the menu consists of a dozen sandwiches, including an Angus burger and pulled pork, a few salads and appetizers. READ MORE
This Vietnamese sandwich shop expands into the Loop with its fourth location, serving up around 10 varities of banh mi made with ham, head cheese and pork on cr... READ MORE
Top Chef restauranteur Fabio Viviani's latest project--thanks to a partnership with Luke Stoioff and David Rekhson of newly christened Dineamic Group (the guys ...READ MORE
Barnaby's has been a Des Plaines staple, tossing homemade pizza dough and cooking sauce since 1969. The high quality cheese, (Scala) sausage and other first-rat... READ MORE
Open since 1946, this Bridgeport spot is the flagship location of the Ricobene's chain, known for massive breaded steak sandwiches smothered in cheese, peppers ... READ MORE
The Bourgeois Pig caters to an intellectual crowd that enjoys chess, books and challenging philosophical discussions. The cozy cafe's book-lined brick walls and... READ MORE
Clark St. Dog, Lakeview's answer to late-night fast food cravings, has been serving the bar-hopping crowd since 1977. Open until 3 a.m. (4 a.m. on weekends) the... READ MORE
The folks behind the local Leona's chain and the original Hop Haus, a casual, late-night burger-and-beer spot in River North, are also behind this Rogers Park l... READ MORE
Though this conveniently located Old Town diner has suburban roots (there are also locations in Arlington Heights and Mundelein), the spacious dining room spor... READ MORE
This second location of I Dream of Falafel offers the exact same menu in a storefront with three times the space. Mediterranean favorites get the quick-serve tr... READ MORE
Authentic Cuban dishes such as pork sandwiches, bean soup and ham croquettes draw weekday lunch crowds to this Belmont Cragin neighborhood spot with a festively... READ MORE
This down-to-earth eatery located across the street from Webster Place in Lincoln Park pairs comforting Midwestern flavors READ MORE
A former police officer of 25 years, owner Donna Adams found it nearly impossible to find good eats along her North Side beat, but when plans fell through to op... READ MORE
This Freshii, located near a parking deck on Randolph Street, offers the same health-focused fare as the other downtown locations: Just jot down whether you wan... READ MORE
Delayed in its opening, this fried chicken spot will offer Southern-style cooking with a socially conscious twist. Expect boneless chicken, chicken wings, butte... READ MORE
A family-friendly diner on the South Side serving up breakfast and traditional American favorites. READ MORE
Indulge in organic, farm-fresh food and and a warm, friendly environment at this mid-priced bar and grill, which features "munchies" as well as main bar food. C... READ MORE
At the fourth location of this family-owned Italian restaurant, order classic dishes like fritto misto, baked clams and chicken picatta as well as thin-crust an... READ MORE