- 192 E. Walton St., Gold Coast
This Gold Coast steakhouse is a hideaway for locals and celebrities, and the menu is as diverse as the clientele. Although famous for their hearty cuts of meat,... READ MORE
This Gold Coast steakhouse is a hideaway for locals and celebrities, and the menu is as diverse as the clientele. Although famous for their hearty cuts of meat,... READ MORE
This Lakeview diner dishes up comfort food from around the world, with options like the Greek-inspired Sparta burger and Southwestern Meatloaf, among soups, wra... READ MORE
Similar to the Lakeview Banh Mi & Co., the Lincoln Park location will offer a quick-service take on Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches when it opens in early January... 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
What sets this tiny Lincoln Park BYOB apart from every other sushi-and-Japanese joint in the city? "We have a one-and-a-half-day turnover on our fish," chef-own... READ MORE
Yes, there's plenty of bacon at this breakfast-brunch-lunch BYOB from Gina and Bob Hartwig of Noble Square's Lovely. There's a bacon flight five strong and a wa... 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
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
Even though Rosebud joints are best known for mammoth portions of pasta, marinara and meatballs don't make the menu at this incarnation (a smart move, since one... READ MORE
Will's has the feel of a hunting lodge that's been plucked from Wisconsin's northwoods and dropped on a sleepy corner of Chicago's North Side. You'll easily spo... READ MORE
As if flaunting its confidence in its quarter-pound Vienna beef dog--here called a "chubby" ($4.75), this cute just-below-street level stand in Lakeview actuall... READ MORE
This cupcake boutique got its start as an online-only bakeshop before launching this retail outlet in the heart of the Loop. In the morning, try apple-cinnamon,... READ MORE
With only six tables and 22 seats altogether, carryout or delivery may be your best option at this cozy Italian spot in Lakeview. (Fortunately, La Gondola del... 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
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
Pull up a stool and sate your sweet tooth at this Lincoln Park bakery with an upbeat 1960s retro vibe. The Cookie Bar specializes in old-fashioned cookies with ... READ MORE
This Gold Coast eatery – from the team behind the The Whitehall Hotel and its restaurant Fornetto Mei -- opened in 2010; however, the large stone Buddha that de... READ MORE
Get your fondant on at one of the $75 two-and-a-half hour cake decorating classes at this Roscoe Village spot. Co-owner Alekka Sweeney has been hosting classes ... READ MORE
Batter & Berries is a breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch spot with a well-rounded menu serving waffles, sandwiches, fish 'n chips, salmon sliders and other ent... READ MORE
This is the second location of the popular Evanston burger shop, which serves up high quality beef for the hungry Lincoln Park lunch crowd. But don't expect it ... READ MORE