- 1301 S. Wabash Ave., South Loop
Paving the way for modern sports bars in the South Loop, this tavern and restaurant goes beyond your average beer-and-shot spot. "I got tired of waiting for som... READ MORE
Paving the way for modern sports bars in the South Loop, this tavern and restaurant goes beyond your average beer-and-shot spot. "I got tired of waiting for som... READ MORE
This elegant Arlington Heights restaurant is the perfect place to take a special date. Cozy booths sit on three different levels in the main dining room, provid... 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
Family-friendly Italian eatery features a menu and weekend specials that tour Italy, including lesser-known Northern regions such as Trentino and Lombardi. Incl... 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
"Drink local!" is the rallying cry at this brewpub in Logan Square. Josh Deth, who also co-owns Wicker Park vegetarian spot Handlebar, has 14 taps pouring Revol... READ MORE
The "@" symbol on the sign of this Logan Square BYOB sushi and Asian spot (pronounced s-at-kura) is a bit odd, to be sure. But it's meant to be a visual depicti... READ MORE
This Logan Square spot carries on the same delicious breakfast and lunch traditions as its now-shuttered Ukrainian Village location, plus full dinner service as... 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
Owner Jose Gonzales, who was born and raised in Cuba, bought out his business partners in the now-shuttered El Cid (El Cid 2 is still open on Kedzie Avenue) to ... READ MORE
With the slogan "Food from Planet Earth!", house-made tortillas, pastas, locally-influenced dishes like seitan jibaritos and the nearby Chicago Diner, area veg... READ MORE
Stop in between bets for American fare from burgers to salads to steaks. READ MORE
Bring your reading specs to this trendy Arlington Heights vegetarian restaurant -- the 26-page menu features cuisine from America, the Middle East, Mexico and I... READ MORE
In the mood for Mexican? You'll get plenty here. This family-run diner serves up heaping portions of housemade dishes. The restaurant's divided into three rooms... READ MORE
This family-run pizza joint's been serving up housemade pies for more than 40 years. Known for thin-crust pizza, Wayne's spreads on a rich (but smooth) marinara... READ MORE
This South Loop sibling to the popular Wicker Park spot features the same breakfast and lunch fare as the original. Our faves include the breakfast burrito (cil... READ MORE
Chicago Diner lovers can expect the same menu items they've been experiencing for almost 30 years from the Lakeview location in this larger outpost in Logan Squ... READ MORE
Can't get enough bacon? Tuck into the blue cheese burger, topped with bacon jam, arugula and a fluffy potato bun. This upscale quick-serve Americana joint also ... READ MORE
All the red-sauce classics are here, from eggplant parmesan and spicy penne arrabiata to salmon Vesuvio in a lemon-white wine sauce and chicken Marsala. End the... READ MORE
This upscale Mexican restaurant serves classic dishes with a house-made twist, like tamales stuffed with black beans and butternut squash, Brazilian tilapia tor... READ MORE