- 868 N. Franklin St., Near North
Chef-partner Michael Kornick graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and worked at several top restaurants before opening MK in 1998 in a former paint ... READ MORE
Chef-partner Michael Kornick graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and worked at several top restaurants before opening MK in 1998 in a former paint ... READ MORE
The Restaurant at Conrad, located inside The Conrad Chicago Hotel, puts a contemporary, Midwestern spin on American cuisine. The Conrad is also home to the Rend... READ MORE
This successful spinoff from local star chef Shawn McClain offers an inventive, almost entirely vegetarian small-plate menu (one seafood dish is thrown into the... READ MORE
This Lincoln Park bistro underwent a few stops and starts out of the gates but eventually brought in former "Top Chef" contestant Dale Levitski (La Tache, Trio)... READ MORE
The restaurant and bar on the first floor of the Dana Hotel serves contemporary American fare with regional and seasonal influences, along with a raw bar. Helme... READ MORE
Located in the Gold Coast, this restaurant by Chicago Cut Steakhouse owners David Flom and Matt Moore serves up Americana-inspired dishes like Dr. Pepper barbec... READ MORE
There aren't too many places to get a filet mignon at three in the morning, but this congenial Irish-themed restaurant/bar fits the bill. A white stucco exterio... 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
It's comfort food in a sophisticated setting from restaurateur Glenn Keefer, a Ruth's Chris Steak House veteran, and partner Jimmy de Castro. Chef John Hogan's ... READ MORE
This River North mainstay features a late-night kitchen (until 3 a.m. daily) and an extensive spirits lineup. Starter favorites include escargot and fried calam... READ MORE
This Halsted Street spot is a welcome departure from the typical Lincoln Park neighborhood joint, offering a swank atmosphere and an ambitious, Mediterranean-in... READ MORE
Chef-owner David Richards' charming cafe offers upscale contemporary American fare with a French twist. The pink-and-brown interior with matching chandelier and... READ MORE
This seafood-focused spot is from the same company behind Braxton's Seafood in Oakbrook. It neatly fills this stretch of Chicago Avenue's gap between overly fus... READ MORE
Question: Who the hell is David Burke and why should you care? Well, technically, that's two questions. But you really only need one answer: He's the former vic... READ MORE
Rob Katz and Kevin Boehm, the duo behind Boka, Landmark, and Girl & the Goat, are also behind this American bistro in Lincoln Park's Park View Hotel with award-... READ MORE
Music producer Michael Dorf opens a Chicago location of his New York City winery/music venue. The space includes a 300-seat music venue, restaurant and bar spac... READ MORE
Serving hearty modern American fare like slow-roasted prime rib and three types of flatbread pizza, the Lincoln Park location of this national chain, which has ... READ MORE
Chef Matt Eversman, who's trained with an externship at Charlie Trotter's and time in the kitchen a May Street Market, left West Loop Vietnamese spot Saigon Sis... READ MORE
Views of the lake and skyline are sure to draw sun-seekers to this lounge atop Lincoln Park's 12-story Hotel Lincoln. It has seating for more than 150 outside, ... READ MORE
With a focus on rural Midwestern cuisine, chefs Tom Van Lente and Kevin Cudihee turn out "medium plates" that might show up on a chef's farm table. Hearty bites... READ MORE