- 829 N. State St., Gold Coast
You won't find any frills at this neighborhood pub in the Gold Coast -- just cheap drinks and American comfort food to snack on. This casual after-work spot is... READ MORE
You won't find any frills at this neighborhood pub in the Gold Coast -- just cheap drinks and American comfort food to snack on. This casual after-work spot is... READ MORE
Ra, a sushi bar (get it?) and Japanese fusion mini-chain offers signature rolls like the Tootsie Roll (crab and shrimp maki topped with sweet eel sauce and temp... READ MORE
Located in the Whitehall Hotel, Fornetto Mei (small oven) features a menu that is about 70 percent Italian and the rest Asian. Don't look for Italian-Asian fusi... READ MORE
This polished Streeterville restaurant resides inside the Courtyard by Marriott and specializes in contemporary American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner... READ MORE
You'll be tempted by the tapas at this Streeterville eatery, from the team behind Emilio's (other locations include Lincoln Park and Hillside). Its name means s... READ MORE
So why is it called the Frog Bar? "My grandfather, whose nickname was Frog, was a general in the British Army, Bruce "Frog" Hay." says Hugo's dapper owner, Hugo... READ MORE
Part of the Rosebud Restaurant group, Carmine's specializes in monster-sized portions of pasta, Italian favorites, steaks, chops and seafood in the heart of the... READ MORE
The atmosphere here will make you feel like one of the characters in "The Quiet American," Graham Greene's novel of Vietnam. Upstairs in the bar, ceiling fans c... READ MORE
Dao's spacious dining room has Thai platform-style seating, requiring many diners to hop into a recessed hollow around each table. Once there you'll peruse a hu... READ MORE
You can see a caricature of Ditka's face on every plate here. You can see Ditka's NFL Coach of the Year trophy in a glass case. You can see oil paintings of Dit... READ MORE
Volare serves up Italian dishes from all over the boot and now, with the recent renovations, is twice the size. The restaurant has two dining rooms with a bar i... READ MORE
This two-story restaurant/lounge is comfortably clubby and upscale without being intimidating. Though you might expect a dress code, there isn't one, meaning bl... READ MORE
This posh Beverly Hills-based cupcake boutique definitely doesn't skimp on ingredients, using sweet cream butter, bittersweet Callebaut chocolate, Nielsen-Masse... READ MORE
Quick on its way to becoming the Intelligentsia of tea, Argo Tea Cafe features dozens of exotic teas for sipping as well as for sale by the ounce. Imported from... READ MORE
Stuffed is out and thin is in at this Italian favorite in the Gold Coast. Although pizza chain Edwardo's is still serving up the deep-dish pizza it's known for ... READ MORE
Housed in a landmarked building, the lower-level Gold Coast location of this self-serve frozen yogurt shop offers the same popular standards as its first Chicag... READ MORE
This Streeterville frozen yogurt shop serves a rotating roster of frozen yogurt flavors, plus fruit and candy toppings. Dairy-free, low-fat and no sugar added o... READ MORE
Owner Debbie Sharpe first opened Cru Cafe in the early 2000s and then transitioned it to Feast to mirror its Bucktown counterpart. In June 2012, she brought Cru... READ MORE
This 50-seat outdoor bar and restaurant is located within the W Hotel and is open during the summer months with a fantastic view of Navy Pier and Lake Michigan.... READ MORE