- 1039 N. Western Ave., Ukrainian Village
This casual, modern American BYOB diner has a "come one, come all" vibe, catering to music fans heading to (or from) a show at its next-door neighbor, Empty Bot... READ MORE
This casual, modern American BYOB diner has a "come one, come all" vibe, catering to music fans heading to (or from) a show at its next-door neighbor, Empty Bot... READ MORE
Fill your belly at Burt's Deli, a small but quaint hidden gem along Milwaukee Avenue with both dine-in and carry-out options available. A popular choice on the ... READ MORE
For 25 years Hecky's has been providing quick and affordable barbecue made with sauce that the restaurant also ships nationwide. The best deals are their daily ... READ MORE
A cousin of the Buffalo Joe's on Clark Street, the Green Bay Road location adds a Cajun flair to the menu. While it still serves up Joe's signature buffalo wing... READ MORE
The suburban sibling of the Hubbard Street original, this Shaw's has a warehouse feel, with art deco flair. The menu features the same seafood -- crab, lobster,... READ MORE
Acclaimed chef Takashi Yagihashi, of Noodles by Takashi Yagihashi in the State Street Macy's (he's also a James Beard Foundation Best Chef: Midwest award winner... READ MORE
The owners of Wrigleyville's Uncommon Ground on Clark also operate this second outpost in Edgewater. This location is particularly eco-conscious, with a 2,500-s... READ MORE
This upscale contemporary American restaurant opened in October 2007 in the former Washington Street Grill address. Owner Yamandu Perez spent half a decade at r... READ MORE
This location of the healthy eating chain (Chicago's first store opened in 2009) takes up shop in the West Loop's Presidential Towers' Fitness Formula Club. (Bu... READ MORE
For the past six years, Joshua Kulp and Christine Cikowski (who's worked in pastry at Blackbird and Milk & Honey), have hosted the underground restaurant event ... READ MORE
The team behind Franks 'n' Dawgs opened this Lincoln Park spot that serves "elevated street food." The menu is meat-heavy, with plates like frog legs, duck wing... READ MORE
Enjoy drinks and a live show at this Highland Park bar and restaurant. The menu varies between bar snacks (crab and artichoke dip, truffle fries) and shared pla... READ MORE
The Cottage on Dixie is located at 18849 Dixie Hwy, Homewood. READ MORE
Feeling adventurous? Finding a hidden supper club in the middle of a Wicker Park warehouse might be a good option for dinner. Chef-owner Greg Combs turns out mu... READ MORE
Ready for breakfast? This grab-and-go breakfast spot from the New Line Tavern folks serves waffles of the thin, fluffy and sugar-studded Liege varieties. Waffle... READ MORE
The Oak Park lunch spot is student run in all aspects of the phrase - from the cooking, to the restaurant's marketing, floor plan and business model. Executive ... READ MORE