- 625 S. Ashland Ave., University Village / Little Italy
This casual American bistro is tucked inside the Marriott Chicago's medical district location and offers a contemporary dining atmosphere with banquette seating... READ MORE
This casual American bistro is tucked inside the Marriott Chicago's medical district location and offers a contemporary dining atmosphere with banquette seating... READ MORE
Nondescript from the outside, Cobblestone's interior is a comfortable, quiet place to catch the game, eat a good sandwich and chase it with a few Old Style draf... READ MORE
Pompei Bakery has been a fixture in Chicago's Little Italy neighborhood since 1909. Fresh-baked pizzas and pizza strudel (a thick, bready version of traditiona... READ MORE
You can't miss the bright blue facade of this American-style pub in Lakeview, which caters to neighborhood folks and transplants coming from Cubs games. The men... READ MORE
In late 1996, Mike Schuba broke through the walls of his Lakeview tavern/music club Schubas to the building next door and added a dining room decorated with fol... READ MORE
Pick and choose from more than 70 fresh ingredients and create your own stir-fry at this Evanston location. Flat Top offers seasonal seafood, meat, fruit and ve... READ MORE
This funky coffeehouse is a favorite of Northwestern students. Expect the usual boho vibe, complete with books, Trivial Pursuit and comfy furniture. READ MORE
This Evanston restaurant and bakery has long been a destination for die-hard vegans and vegetarians. Uninitiates can sample the joys of high-protein meals made ... READ MORE
Head to Evanston for classic cocktails and "all-American" dishes including Colorado brook trout, chipotle-glazed pork chops and cedar-planked salmon. For a ligh... READ MORE
This New Orleans-themed eatery in Lakeview eschews kitsch for class, with appealing French Quarter decor and an ambitious menu of Cajun dishes, including the al... READ MORE
Looking for a quick sushi fix? Try this new Evanston spot, where you order at the counter and either carry out or eat in on a Japanese wooden tray. The most unu... READ MORE
It's easy to feel comfortable here, whether you're enjoying the weather and a cup of coffee at the tables outside, or sitting in the window bay on a pillow. Pul... READ MORE
Witts has always been known as solid neighborhood spot to catch the game, but it's also a nice destination for a casual date or a dinner with your parents, than... READ MORE
Though the dining room decor at this Southport Avenue spot is more subdued than that of its Andersonville sibling, La Cocina de Frida, owner Marlene Benitez sti... READ MORE