- 837 N. Main St., Schererville
As the sibling restaurant to the original Capri's Pizza in South Chicago, this pizzeria, which opened in November 2011, welcomes guests to its cozy dining room ... READ MORE
As the sibling restaurant to the original Capri's Pizza in South Chicago, this pizzeria, which opened in November 2011, welcomes guests to its cozy dining room ... READ MORE
A small family owned BYOB barbeque spot, Brothers Ribs has been around for 20 years, bringing in new customers primarily through word of mouth. Everything is sl... READ MORE
The Inglenook Pantry, located in downtown Geneva, serves comfort foods inspired by Amish recipes. Set in an 1860s house, the restaurant's cozy dining room displ... READ MORE
Beauty and flavor compete for honors on an ample menu of Indian vegetarian cuisine, dominated by complex curries and massive dosas (pancakes of rice flour and ... READ MORE
Get your East Coast fix without the plane ride and savor made-from-scratch pan pizzas at this Skokie spot. Don't be fooled by the name, however; there's more th... READ MORE
This family-owned pizza palace offers by-the-slice pizza as well as remarkable thin-crust and stuffed pies. Sandwiches include perky Italian beef and many varia... READ MORE
This friendly, 40-seat eatery serves traditional Thai fare like tom yom soup and pad Thai noodles. READ MORE
This unpretentious cafe caters to the Oak Park and Austin arts community. The olive-green and purple walls are vibrantly decorated with local artists' paintings... READ MORE
Housed in a building dating back to 1901 -- and certified as a National Historic Landmark -- the South Gate Cafe offers a variety of classic American dishes in ... READ MORE
Not a big departure from the typical Thai restaurant, this Streamwood spot serves up just kind of hearty dishes you'd expect. There's an array of soups and appe... READ MORE
This tiny eatery specializes in traditional Mexican food with a twist. Chef/owner J. Carmen Villegas got his start with Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, worki... READ MORE
Ex-Harry Caray's vets Jason Tsoris and Diane Cole are behind this steak, seafood and risotto concept, located in a 150-year-old mill and historic landmark in th... READ MORE
This pan-Asian eatery is named after the Andaman Sea, which is just west of Thailand (the owners and staff hail from Thailand). The menu features Thai and Japan... READ MORE
Named after a 16th century Paris tavern, this specialty foods boutique offers gourmet to-go. You'll find artisanal cheese, breads by Red Hen, homemade pastries ... READ MORE
Evanston has attracted a surprising number of Thai spots, but Sabai has already managed to distinguish itself. The brightly painted interior is covered with vib... READ MORE
The second outpost of the original Thai Pavilion in DeKalb, Thai Pavilion II makes the most of its limited size, sporting plenty of small tables and wooden boot... READ MORE
A European-style coffee, Prairie Croissant Cafe prides itself in using organic ingredients, oftentimes harvested from nearby Prairie Crossing farm. The spot dra... READ MORE
The menu at this Oak Park spot, a sibling to the Bronzeville location of the same name, offers multiple spins on the waffle-poultry combo. Look for livers, gibl... READ MORE
The first location of Birrieria Zaragoza goes through as many as nine goats in a single weekend--that's how popular their birria (a spicy Mexican goat stew) i... READ MORE
This beloved Bucktown sushi spot expanded to Evanston, with additional robata-grilled menu items which includes tofu, pork shoulder and shishito peppers. The re... READ MORE