- 151 W. Erie St., River North
This Spanish-inspired restaurant and lounge has taken over the former Martini Park space in River North from the folks behind upscale Mexican spot Mercadito. Th... READ MORE
This Spanish-inspired restaurant and lounge has taken over the former Martini Park space in River North from the folks behind upscale Mexican spot Mercadito. Th... READ MORE
A dramatic 950-bottle wall of wine greets you at Scoozi!, one of the first restaurants to open in the now-thriving River North area. Rustic and refined Italian ... READ MORE
Ai (translates to "love") is from Agnes Chua Yoshikawa and Gene Chua, the siblings behind Lincoln Park's Ringo Japanese Restaurant. Look for creative cocktails ... READ MORE
Taxim (pronounced tak-SEEM) specializes in Greek fare, but don't expect Greektown cliches like flaming saganaki from this Wicker Park spot. To create the menu, ... READ MORE
Patricio Sandoval has a hit on his hands with Mercadito, a market food-focused concept that's already spawned three New York locations. Now he's trying his hand... READ MORE
Brendan Sodikoff, a former corporate chef for Lettuce Entertain You whose resume includes stints with Thomas Keller and Alain Ducasse, is behind this casual, re... READ MORE
Brendan Sodikoff, the man behind Gilt Bar and Maude's Liquor Bar, describes this River North restaurant as a "traditional American steakhouse with a European in... READ MORE
Billy Dec, Brad Young and Arturo Gomez, the trio behind hotspots Rockit Bar & Grill and The Underground are also behind this River North new Asian spot where Ro... READ MORE
Celebrity chef Rick Bayless defines authentic regional Mexican cuisine for north-of-the-border diners at Frontera and Topolobampo, where the latter provides fin... READ MORE
The flagship location of the Chicago area chain that started in Skokie in 1977 features brick walls, three fireplaces, a black ceramic tile floor -- and, of cou... READ MORE
Smoke Daddy Rhythm and Blues, which opened in the summer of 1994, changed hands in 2005. Mike and Doug Dunlay, the cousins behind D.O.C. Wine Bar,Dunlays on the... READ MORE
The "27" in the name refers to 27 Latin American nations, and this restaurant's cuisine is equally inclusive. Dining at Nacional 27 will satisfy your hunger, qu... READ MORE
While Bob San is not as stridently fashionable as Sushi Wabi or nearby Mirai, this East Ukie Village spot is no slouch in the see-and-be-seen department--except... READ MORE
Like its siblings in New York, Miami and Las Vegas, this spacious and splashy River North spot offers a chic scene complete with a year-round rooftop deck with ... READ MORE
Regional Mexican fare and delicious margaritas are the draw at this rustic River North spot with a lively vibe. Look for more than 100 varieties of tequila be... READ MORE
This rustic Italian spot in Wicker Park boasts two wood-burning ovens that churn out pizzas. The rest of the wine-friendly menu is heavy appetizers and house-ma... READ MORE
The folks behind BYOB fave Tango Sur operate this Argentine spot in Wicker Park, and the menu isn't too different from Tango Sur's steak-heavy lineup of Latin A... READ MORE
This contemporary American spot in Hotel Felix, a River North boutique hotel, features an 80-seat modern-meets-rustic dining room accented by reclaimed oak, dis... READ MORE
Acclaimed chef Takashi Yagihashi -- the force behind Bucktown's Michelin-starred Takashi, who is also a James Beard Foundation Best Chef: Midwest award winner -... READ MORE
Featuring large windows, glass chandeliers and brown-and-white tablecloth-covered tables, the second location of Tony Priolo's popular Italian restaurant Piccol... READ MORE