- 1460 W. Chicago Ave., West Town
This successful spinoff from local star chef Shawn McClain offers an inventive, almost entirely vegetarian small-plate menu (one seafood dish is thrown into the... READ MORE
This successful spinoff from local star chef Shawn McClain offers an inventive, almost entirely vegetarian small-plate menu (one seafood dish is thrown into the... READ MORE
A Chicago favorite since 1950, this Lakeview location of the locally owned-and-operated chain (yes, there really was a Leona) serves gargantuan portions of Ital... READ MORE
This African-inspired restaurant at the Washburne Culinary Institute facility on the new Kennedy-King College campus (63rd and Halsted Streets) showcases the ta... READ MORE
This Logan Square hole-in-the-wall is the neighborhood go-to spot for Cuban sandwiches, serving up a meaty version of the classic Cubano loaded with roast pork,... READ MORE
Patricio Sandoval has a hit on his hands with Mercadito, a market food-focused concept that's already spawned three New York locations. Now he's trying his hand... READ MORE
This city outpost of popular and long-running Evanston diner Sarkis Cafe serves up omelets, sandwiches, burgers and short-order sides such as hash browns. Since... 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
This Albany Park eatery doubles as a catering company that offers event guests the same Mexican fare served in the restaurant. Traditional favorites such as gri... READ MORE
The menu at this Indian quick-serve lunch spot in the Loop is short and savory, featuring wraps with fillings such as chicken tikka (grilled chicken in tandoori... READ MORE
Fans of kefir, the yogurt-like dairy product that allegedly fights fatigue, enhances the immune system, promotes gastrointestinal health and might even cure a h... READ MORE
Chicago's favorite "Top Chef" Stephanie Izard has again teamed up with Boka Restaurant Group for her spin on an East Coast diner, located across the street from... READ MORE
The Chicago outpost of this contemporary steakhouse group has expansive floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Lake Shore East Park, with a prime view from the op... READ MORE
Sprout's executive chef Dale Levitski is behind this French-American bistro along a bustling stretch of Broadway in Lakeview. On the menu, expect derivatives of... READ MORE
Under a light installation made of almost 10,000 wine glasses, dine on regional new American-influenced dishes like savory-sweet Alpine pizza, layered with gruy... READ MORE
This upscale urban bar and restaurant is accented by funky artwork and upbeat music. The menu offers a wide assortment of oversized sandwiches, appetizers, sala... READ MORE
This rustic spot in the former Duchamp space has a hidden, 100-seat patio, seasonal cocktails and a menu that skews world-fusion, with dishes like confit chicke... READ MORE
Focused on the unique flavors of "Asian BBQ," this West Loop fine dining spot has some powerful backers: Cornerstone Restaurant Group, Chef Bill Kim and the one... READ MORE
This Mexican eatery near the Mag Mile serves cocktails and a selection of tacos, salads and small plates, like shrimp ceviche, baked cheese and chorizo and guac... READ MORE
Having sprouted up across the suburbs, Meatheads Burgers and Fries opened a city location in fall 2012. The fast food burger chain boasts its use of all-natural... READ MORE
A contemporary Bucktown sushi bar with menu items like cherry tomato tempura and housemade noodles. If you�re bored with seeing the same old rolls around town, ... READ MORE