- 521 N. Rush St., Near North
During the summer, the Conrad Chicago opens an outdoor lounge and restaurant on the fifth floor balcony overlooking Rush and Grand. Its 1950s South Beach theme ... READ MORE
During the summer, the Conrad Chicago opens an outdoor lounge and restaurant on the fifth floor balcony overlooking Rush and Grand. Its 1950s South Beach theme ... READ MORE
This cozy family-owned bakery in Lincoln Square offers Colombian, Spanish and other Latin American breads and desserts (special-occasion cookies and cakes can b... READ MORE
This beer-centric bar from the owners of Bull & Bear is twice as large as its sibling with a pubbier feel. This bar and grill will aim to please wandering touri... READ MORE
With a focus on "natural food" without preservatives, the menu is filled with globally-influenced comfort dishes like crepes, French onion soup and tuna melts m... READ MORE
Looking for a wine education minus the snootiness? Bin 36, a wine retail store, tavern and restaurant all rolled into one, promises to demystify the process of ... READ MORE
This River North spot is one of chef Roy Yamaguchi's signature restaurants, featuring his twist of Hawaiian fusion cuisine, a mix of French and Asian flavors. S... READ MORE
This intimate sushi bar in the Westin River North seats six but shares dining space and an Asian decor with the adjacent hotel lounge. Lunch brings in a crush o... READ MORE
Everything at this hole-in-the-wall Lebanese spot is good, but the falafel--crisp outside, soft inside and always fresh--is great. Other specialties are the chi... READ MORE
The first Chicago outpost of this Dallas-based chain opened in River North at State and Ontario Streets. The menu leans towards Tex-Mex, but offers some not-so-... READ MORE
This Lincoln Square coffee shop maintains the neighborhood's quaint old European traditions. There's a gently worn exposed brick wall, fleur-de-lis borders aro... READ MORE
Don't let the small street-level lobby fool you. There's 8,000 square feet of fondue nirvana downstairs. This sleek River North spot features a multi-level dini... READ MORE
This Lincoln Square spot in the Rockwell Crossing area offers a full sit-down menu on one side, with options ranging from waffles to flatbread sandwiches. On th... READ MORE
With a nautical theme carried out in everything from the dishes to the decor, this charming Irish-American tavern caters to urbanites and pint-drinking skippers... READ MORE
Mexican street food takes center stage at this quick-service spot from celeb chef Rick Bayless. Though Xoco (pronounced SHO-ko) is a slang term that translates ... 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
European ex-pats and chocoholics alike will find plenty to love about this River North cafe, which sells 90 types of Leonidas Belgian chocolates, plus coffee an... READ MORE
Roka Akor is the second location a highly regarded Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Japanese steakhouse and sushi bar, ranked among Bon Appetit magazine's top 10 sushi r... READ MORE
This gourmet candy shop in Ravenswood sells handcrafted caramels, almond pistachio nougat and other treats. Owner Amy Hansen, who honed her sweet-making skills ... READ MORE
This celeb favorite serves six flavors of frozen yogurt made with nonfat yogurt and nonfat, hormone-free milk: chocolate, coconut, mango, watermelon, salted car... READ MORE
Pick up your commuter morning staples at this food truck's storefront. READ MORE