- 252 W. 26th St., Bridgeport
Open since 1946, this Bridgeport spot is the flagship location of the Ricobene's chain, known for massive breaded steak sandwiches smothered in cheese, peppers ... READ MORE
Open since 1946, this Bridgeport spot is the flagship location of the Ricobene's chain, known for massive breaded steak sandwiches smothered in cheese, peppers ... READ MORE
This friendly, family-owned stand with the bright yellow sign over the entrance attracts a wide range of customers, from paint-splattered construction workers... READ MORE
Before reopening in summer 2011, this French-influenced eatery, located in the Park Hyatt Chicago, replaced its formal white tablecloths with comfy wooden table... READ MORE
This classic American prime steak and seafood restaurant draws a big pre- and post-theatre crowd thanks to its location in the building housing the Goodman Thea... READ MORE
The Peninsula Hotel's 75-seat restaurant offers upscale Chinese cuisine that showcases plenty of regional specialties. Entrees include Cantonese steamed fish wi... READ MORE
Ra, a sushi bar (get it?) and Japanese fusion mini-chain offers signature rolls like the Tootsie Roll (crab and shrimp maki topped with sweet eel sauce and temp... READ MORE
A Chicago favorite since 1950, this Lakeview location of the locally owned-and-operated chain (yes, there really was a Leona) serves gargantuan portions of Ital... READ MORE
Legendary Green Bay restaurant Kroll's West, located across the street from Lambeau Field, is behind this Chicago location. The family-owned eatery has been ser... READ MORE
During the summer, the Conrad Chicago opens an outdoor lounge and restaurant on the fifth floor balcony overlooking Rush and Grand. Its 1950s South Beach theme ... READ MORE
Mediterranean favorites get the quick-serve treatment at this vegan-friendly Loop spot, which caters to a lunch-time crowd. The counter-service set-up allows fo... READ MORE
A variety of European flavors converge at this Bucktown restaurant and lounge. The first-time restaurateurs behind the place are Polish, so many of the dishes a... READ MORE
This Gladstone Park gem stands out on a stretch of Milwaukee Avenue otherwise filled with mini-marts, bakeries, pizza joints and the other usual suspects. The o... READ MORE
This second location of I Dream of Falafel offers the exact same menu in a storefront with three times the space. Mediterranean favorites get the quick-serve tr... 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 third location of I Dream of Falafel offers the exact same menu as its sibling locations, with plenty of seats and free wifi for those who lunch near Pepsi... READ MORE
Giordano's began with two Italian-born brothers who, upon moving to the United States found they were unable to obtain genuine Italian pizza. The brothers op... READ MORE
Feeling like something out of Diagon Alley, this walk-up sweets shop can be located with some know-how: the directions on Facebook advise customers to "enter fr... READ MORE
Choose from an Indian flatbread wrap, a rice bowl, or a salad, and then from chicken, beef, paneer with various blends of seven spices at this restaurant, which... READ MORE
Welcome to your new home, Blackhawks and Illini fans. This new Wicker Park sports bar features 11 flat screens to check out the game while enjoying Tex-Mex dish... READ MORE
Former Duck and Roll food truck owner Amy Le opened this brick and mortar restaurant in the Financial District, which serves casual Asian-Latin fusion dishes li... READ MORE