- 3930 N. Pulaski Road, Irving Park
From the outside, this pan-Asian BYOB located in a former single-family home next to the Kennedy Expressway in Irving Park looks tiny and unassuming. But looks ... READ MORE
From the outside, this pan-Asian BYOB located in a former single-family home next to the Kennedy Expressway in Irving Park looks tiny and unassuming. But looks ... READ MORE
Located in the Whitehall Hotel, Fornetto Mei (small oven) features a menu that is about 70 percent Italian and the rest Asian. Don't look for Italian-Asian fusi... READ MORE
William Reynolds, the provost of the Washburne Culinary Institute, heads up this restaurant at the South Shore Cultural Center. The Parrot, which is manned by s... READ MORE
This busy Lincoln Park sandwich shop caters to collegians with a concise lineup of well-priced sandwiches, most named for U.S. states, regions or towns (The Big... READ MORE
This globally inspired contemporary American spot, a lofty storefront space featuring exposed brick, hardwood floors and an open kitchen, serves brunch every da... READ MORE
Partners Gary Strauss and Tony D'Alessandro (you might remember D'Alessandro from season six of Hell's Kitchen) serve favorites such as fish and chips, grilled ... READ MORE
This vibrant, family-owned Bridgeport BYOB, a favorite for counter-service among artists and students in the neighborhood, serves up generous portions of Medite... READ MORE
This Albany Park eatery doubles as a catering company that offers event guests the same Mexican fare served in the restaurant. Traditional favorites such as gri... READ MORE
A former police officer of 25 years, owner Donna Adams found it nearly impossible to find good eats along her North Side beat, but when plans fell through to op... READ MORE
This tropical BYOB situated just west of the busy six corners intersection brings Caribbean and Latin flavors from owner Jorge Laguardia. Laguardia's street cre... READ MORE
Indian-influenced fine dining is on the menu at this Old Town restaurant, serving halal ingredients, fusion dishes like chicken tikka pizza, penne tikka masala,... READ MORE
Over the years, customers have scrawled graffiti all over the tables, walls and chairs here. Some just write their names while others have composed poems or lef... READ MORE
Serving sushi, teriyaki dishes and grilled fish, this Ravenswood restaurant offers seating for 25 upstairs and casual dining at its street-level sushi bar. The ... READ MORE
Stop by this neighborhood deli for slow-roasted roast beef, house-cured corned beef and chicken salad sandwiches made to order, with a side of the daily soup (p... READ MORE
This two-story restaurant/lounge is comfortably clubby and upscale without being intimidating. Though you might expect a dress code, there isn't one, meaning bl... READ MORE
Fodrak's proudly boasts it has the best gyro in Lake County, according to the local newspapers. The small restaurant is self-service and is busiest during lunch... READ MORE
This friendly, affordable Wicker Park BYOB specializes in Middle Eastern food—falafel, hummus and the like, as well as yummy lentil soup and made-to-order sandw... 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
Peruvian-born brothers Javier, Roberto and Marco Alday took over this Lakeview BYOB in October 2008, tweaked the menu, gave the place a fresh coat of paint (but... READ MORE
The contemporary interior of this Ravenswood BYOB sushi spot is hip but still approachable, going for a neighborhood atmosphere to match the creative line-up of... READ MORE