- 351 W. Hubbard St., River North
Chef/partner Thomas Elliott Bowman, recently of iNG fame, partners with Steve Tavoso and Jeff Krogh to bring a selection of small, large and sweet plates with f... READ MORE
Chef/partner Thomas Elliott Bowman, recently of iNG fame, partners with Steve Tavoso and Jeff Krogh to bring a selection of small, large and sweet plates with f... READ MORE
This Spanish-inspired restaurant and lounge has taken over the former Martini Park space in River North from the folks behind upscale Mexican spot Mercadito. Th... READ MORE
This long-running Chicago seafood spot, which shuttered in late 2009, has now taken up residence in the Merchandise Mart. But don't expect the same old Nick's. 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 River North bar takes after Prohibition-era speakeasies - meaning low profile, low light, craft cocktails, champagne and secret entrances. It doubles as a ... READ MORE
The refined new American cuisine is perfect for date nights: choose from entrees like lobster ravioli, cedar plank salmon, blackened ribeye and chocolate ganach... READ MORE
Chef Victor Hernandez's spot offers a list of more than 25 wines by the glass plus flights showcasing bottles from around the world. READ MORE
Kendal Duque, a veteran of Sepia and City Tavern, has created a menu he calls "approachable, but with a chef sensibility" for American Junkie. For example, his ... READ MORE
French-influenced seafood is the specialty at this upscale eatery. Chef/owner Mark Grosz explores more than the expected range of fish on his ever-changing, awa... READ MORE
Expect speedy service at this family-run burger and hot dog joint. Place your order at the counter and have a seat in the homey dining room. Popular with local ... READ MORE
A tiny counter-service burger joint, Little Island also serves up hot dogs, milkshakes and sandwiches, primarily to local workers on the go. If you'd rather sti... READ MORE
Just a few blocks away from Northwestern's Ryan Field, Mustard's Last Stand serves up ballpark-style hot dogs without the concessions stand prices. The tiny cou... READ MORE
Don't let the name mislead you; this isn't your typical hot dog joint. This local standby's famous for its gyros and ribs, not to mention its popular Greek chic... READ MORE
This sleek restaurant is a showcase for chef/owner Michael Taus' impressive cooking. Set in a former River North warehouse, Zealous has a glass-enclosed wine ce... READ MORE
While it first opened in April 2008 on the first floor of the Evanston Enterprise Center, Reverence Cafe almost entirely catered to office workers looking for a... READ MORE
This multi-level, industrial-chic River North restaurant serves polished contemporary American cuisine. Executive chef Mark Pollard revamped the menu with dishe... READ MORE
Lula vet Nicole Pedersen heads this Evanston social house serving new American-inspired small plates. Among the menu's offerings are fried oyster tacos, whole r...READ MORE
The beloved Lakeview late night grilled cheese bar expands to its second location in Evanston, offering their signature sandwiches in addition to "grilled chees... READ MORE