- 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
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
This adorable Uptown BYOB, tucked in a corner of a mini-strip mall brings a breath of fresh air to the neighborhood. From the five-seat sushi bar to the hip, bl... READ MORE
The menu at this Uptown grill and wine bar includes mostly Italian fare with a few Bosnian selections, including dishes based on recipes from owner Nino Divanov... 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 family-owned Uptown eatery doles out generous portions of traditional fare such as enchiladas, quesadillas and tacos at modest prices. Start with house-mad... READ MORE
Tuck into a Bacci-style mega slice and Italian subs or have a 28" hand-tossed pizza delivered from this Palatine pizzeria, owned by Chef Patrick Maggi, a World ... READ MORE
Fill up on Mandarin and Shanghainese specialties at this Chinatown spot. You'll find all the usual suspects, including Peking duck, pork-filled steamed dumpling... READ MORE
This Evanston restaurant and bakery has long been a destination for die-hard vegans and vegetarians. Uninitiates can sample the joys of high-protein meals made ... READ MORE
If there's one word that describes this popular Evanston restaurant, it would have to be "eclectic." Owners Eric Singer and Ken Pospiech have filled the restau... READ MORE
Whether it's thin-crust, double-dough, deep-dish Chicago-style or stuffed, pizza is the number-one seller Chicago Pizza Authority, followed by ribs and burgers.... READ MORE
So nice they named it twice! Actually, the new owners "officially" changed the name of the restaurant to Steirer Hof several years ago but never got around to c... READ MORE
This pizzeria chain is best known for its stuffed pizzas, but thin-crust pies, pastas and sandwiches also make the lineup. The Evanston location gets especially... READ MORE
Located in Evanston's Hotel Orrington, the Globe Cafe offers a cozy, living room-style vibe and American cuisine with Euro-flair. For breakfast, dig into fruit-... READ MORE
Although the menu offers salads, sandwiches, pasta and calzones, the best bet here is the pizza. The create your own option lets you pick a crust (regular or wh... READ MORE
This casual South Loop spot, which hosted guests such as Frank Sinatra, Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey in their day, was founded in 1939 by Alex DeMilio and a... READ MORE
This Uptown spot features a broad menu of Chinese and Vietnamese dishes. Specialties include catfish casserole, garlicky Vietnamese-style beef, hot-and-spicy bu... READ MORE
Chef John Caputo recently revamped the gastropub menu to include hearty plates in all sizes, with starters like lamb meatballs, deviled farm eggs and duck confi... 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
Feel like Italian tonight? Go with seasonal classics, like butternut squash ravioli topped with chopped hazelnuts, grilled Italian sausage with peppers and bean... READ MORE