- 340 W. Armitage Ave., Lincoln Park
For over 40 years, couples seeking a romantic meal to share have been drawn to this dark, intimate restaurant for a four-course meal of salad, cheese, meat and ... READ MORE
For over 40 years, couples seeking a romantic meal to share have been drawn to this dark, intimate restaurant for a four-course meal of salad, cheese, meat and ... READ MORE
With hardwood floors, a sleek bar and bright lighting, this corner storefront has a clean-cut, contemporary look but an old-fashioned, neighborly feel. Bottles ... READ MORE
Open since 1929, this Andersonville spot remains the queen of bakeries and there isn't anyone in this neighborhood who doesn't know about it. You don't have to ... READ MORE
One of the most promising restaurants in the south suburbs is Balagio, an innovative, boisterous Homewood trattoria that isn't afraid to put a little pizazz in ... READ MORE
Chicago�s American Girl Cafe is the place for brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, and parties. Highlighted menu options include Classic Eggs Benedict, Eggs Fl... READ MORE
Chef-partner Michael Kornick graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and worked at several top restaurants before opening MK in 1998 in a former paint ... READ MORE
A Chicago favorite since 1950, this locally owned-and-operated chain (yes, there really was a Leona) serves gargantuan portions of Italian favorites like raviol... READ MORE
You may think you’ve been transported to a beachside crab shack when stepping inside this Lincoln Park seafood spot, thanks to the daily chalkboard specials, se... READ MORE
Fans of kefir, the yogurt-like dairy product that allegedly fights fatigue, enhances the immune system, promotes gastrointestinal health and might even cure a h... READ MORE
Around the corner from the Cadillac Palace Theatre, you'll find this casual European bistro and bar serving classic French crepes with a Russian twist. For so... READ MORE
Named after the Garifuna, an indigenous group living along the Caribbean coast in Belize and elsewhere in Central America, this spot on the Southwest Side featu... READ MORE
Remember how Grandpa liked to reminisce about the good ol' days, when a working man could get an honest meal at an honest price? He'd love this casual Loop deli... READ MORE
Chef-partner Cesar Pineda was part of the team at Caro Mio in Ravenswood before breaking off to open this sunny Italian BYOB in Pilsen. Here, his menu centers o... READ MORE
Caterers/restaurateurs/TV personalities Dan Smith and Steve McDonagh (Hearty Boys catering; Food Network's "Party Line with the Hearty Boys") have converted the... 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
This River North eatery is decorated with images of famous authors from Chicago and France, including Ernest Hemingway and Jean-Paul Sartre. In another nod to H... READ MORE
Teas such as tangerine-ginger come from organic brand Rishi, while baristas put Metropolis espresso to use in coffee drinks such as a Nutella latte and a chocol... READ MORE
Specializing in Thai fusion, this Andersonville sushi bar backed by the owners of Sisho Japanese Restaurant serves traditional noodle dishes in addition to the ... READ MORE
Tuck into an omelette, crispy hash browns and toppling "Blackhawk heart-stopper" French bread sandwiches, filled with bacon, swiss and tomato. READ MORE
Self-described as "three jerks making jerk," this new Edgewater spot specializes in Caribbean favorites and jerk chicken served in numerous ways with sides like... READ MORE