- 1865 N. Milwaukee Ave., Bucktown
Costa Rica natives Miriam and Gerardo Cerdas opened this tiny, green-roofed spot, sandwiched between garages and auto parts shops on Milwaukee Avenue, in 1990. ... READ MORE
Costa Rica natives Miriam and Gerardo Cerdas opened this tiny, green-roofed spot, sandwiched between garages and auto parts shops on Milwaukee Avenue, in 1990. ... READ MORE
Club Lago has been a part of Chicago history since 1952, when original owners Gus and Ida Lazzarini came to town from Lucca, Italy (near Florence), and used the... READ MORE
Despite its move from its old location in 2005, Lloyd's new dining room still features a strong Frank Lloyd Wright influence. Rich wood, stained glass and comfo... READ MORE
Everything at this Andersonville dessert shop and café is cooked from scratch on the premises. A refrigerated case displays baked goods and pastries, and soups ... READ MORE
Riva gives seafood a split personality on Navy Pier. Downstairs is a casual bar and restaurant; upstairs is a more elegant, white tablecloth affair--the closest... READ MORE
Along with the Corner Bakery next door, this Lettuce Entertain You concept has been bustling since its 1997 opening. Known for its huge portions, Maggiano's ser... READ MORE
Michaels offers hot dogs and char dogs plus beef and buffalo burgers, steaks, sandwiches, wraps, potatoes a dozen different ways and create-your-own salads made... READ MORE
Located in a converted barn, Rooster's offers a little bit of everything. On weekends, guests can arrive at 8 a.m. for a full breakfast menu. Lunch and dinner a... READ MORE
Adjacent to Millennium Park, this 18-hole putting course features multi-tiered, manicured greens and shaded patio dining. The restaurant offers a full menu, plu... READ MORE
The owners of this spot wanted to create a modern Turkish restaurant with a goal to dazzle with the food instead of overwhelm with the decor. The menu features ... READ MORE
This outpost of the popular pan-Asian chain features a similar massive menu packed with globetrotting noodle and rice dishes as the Evanston original. Choices i... READ MORE
This breakfast and lunch spot, which is located in the old Maxwell Street Market area (now called University Village Marketplace), is from the same family who o... READ MORE
Taste wines presented by Louis Martini; William Hill; Las Rocas; Martin Codax; Brancaia; Ghost Pines; MacMurray Ranch; Laurenz V (Austria); Prinz von Hessen; Ma... READ MORE
Two-story restaurant and bar Bistro 17 offers modern American fare on the same block as the historic Genesee Theater. Wrap your hands around sandwiches and juic... READ MORE
This Lithuanian eatery offers a huge menu of authentic dishes as well as American fare. If you're not up for a proper Lithuanian meal of fried potatoes, bacon a... READ MORE
With stark white furnishings and a sleek, slightly space-age feel, this River North sushi spot throws off an upscale, modern vibe while remaining casual and aff... READ MORE
Susan Wingerter and Zach Zulauf are such huge '80s fans that they decided to pay homage to their favorite music from the decade (New Wave, of course) with this ... READ MORE
The husband-and-wife ownership team behind this Ukie Village market closed the doors on their suburban mega-grocery to downsize to a cozier city storefront with... READ MORE
What's in the name? A classic American dining club with a spirit of longevity, steadiness and timelessness, says proprietor and lifelong Chicagoan Keene Addingt... READ MORE