- 4337 N. Lincoln Ave., North Center
This North Center restaurant (formerly Jury's) opened on North Lincoln Avenue a few years back, but the awning outside Jury's says "established in 1979." The pa... READ MORE
This North Center restaurant (formerly Jury's) opened on North Lincoln Avenue a few years back, but the awning outside Jury's says "established in 1979." The pa... READ MORE
John's Place is a cozy neighborhood joint that offers home-style comfort foods with a modern sensibility. The menu is eclectic--look for flavors ranging from Me... READ MORE
Leather booths, polished wood floors and marine-themed decor make this popular Lincoln Park rib joint housed in a century-old building, cozy and inviting. The T... READ MORE
A downtown Lake Zurich landmark for 20 years, J.J. Twig's Pizza & Pub burned down in 2004 and was resurrected a year later at a new location. Voted "Best Pizza ... READ MORE
As teenagers, Ursula Soto and her siblings worked at their parents' Dog 'n' Suds drive-in, bringing root beer and hot dogs to customers' cars. In 1984, all grow... READ MORE
Sitting right on the crescent curve of the Oak Street Beach, its tables on the sandy edge of Lake Michigan, this restaurant has a dazzling view of the lake and ... READ MORE
This Lakeview sushi bar and sake lounge comes from the people behind Lincoln Park's Shine, which specializes in sushi and Chinese fare. The menu features a mix ... READ MORE
The owners of this spot wanted to create a modern Turkish restaurant with a goal to dazzle with the food instead of overwhelm with the decor. The menu features ... READ MORE
Started by veterans of Chicago's popular Indian Garden, this North Shore spot offers a wide-ranging menu of traditional Indian and Nepalese dishes. Chef Tek Cha... READ MORE
A second location of Lake View's popular Soupbox has opened in River North, just west of the Mag Mile. The menu offers a dozen daily soups (like creamy potato l... READ MORE
Owners Mario and Joyce Mongello have transformed Riverside's Blue Parrot into the Jem Cafe, an upscale yet accessible neighborhood restaurant in this western su... READ MORE
This restaurant is the first solo project for chef Graham Elliot, who garnered scores of awards during his stint as the chef de cuisine at Avenues (including a... READ MORE
A trio of restaurant vets (including chef Chris Pandel, who clocked kitchen time at Tru and New York's Cafe Boulud and most recently served as corporate chef fo... READ MORE
This casual storefront spot serves as Bridgeport's living room, welcoming everyone from construction workers fueling up for the day READ MORE
This funky little counter-service cafe in North Center serves Intelligentsia coffee and espresso drinks and vegan and vegetarian menu. It's also one of the only... READ MORE
Heaven on Seven's Jimmy Bannos and his son Jimmy Bannos Jr. have teamed up with Scott Harris of the Mia Francesca empire to open this Mediterranean-focused sp... READ MORE
This offshoot of Bricks Pizza, a joint venture between Bricks Chicago READ MORE
Arun Sampanthavivat, owner of the Irving Park eatery Arun's, plans to open this yet-to-be-named spot in the upcoming 12,500-square-foot Albany Park Thai Town Ce... READ MORE
The owners of Amelia's Mestizo Grill are behind this upscale Mexican eatery in West Town, which has a contemporary 76-seat interior washed in neutral (read: not... READ MORE
This classic diner turns out Americana comfort dishes like eggs over easy, hash browns and French toast for breakfast with healthy options like Greek yogurt and... READ MORE