- 2210 W. Chicago Ave., Ukrainian Village
Specializing in upscale New American bar classics, this Ukrainian Village music venue and tavern dishes up hearty dinner plates (among them is a dish called "ba... READ MORE
Specializing in upscale New American bar classics, this Ukrainian Village music venue and tavern dishes up hearty dinner plates (among them is a dish called "ba... READ MORE
The deli cases at this corner spot in Ukrainian Village are packed with hearty Polish fare such as cabbage rolls, borscht and various cold salads. Across the wa... 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. At this Ea... READ MORE
Cheeseheads rejoice! This new bar on Division Sreet's busy strip opened in time for college football season. Officially a University of Wisconsin bar, Badger lo... READ MORE
This low-profile Ukrainian Village newcomer specializes in Italian small plates, meant to be shared across the communal tables. Having opened soon after its Wes... READ MORE
This veggie-friendly sushi and Thai restaurant in the former Barbari Cafe space offers a wide array of Japanese dishes and sushi, including Hangover Udon, a spi... READ MORE
At this Euro-inspired pizzeria in East Village, fresh ingredients and authentic cuisine are as prevalent as the soccer jerseys and flags lining the walls. The R... READ MORE
At this rustic Italian bakery in Wicker Park, everything is made fresh in-house (no bleached flour!) by Letizia and her staff. On the mostly Italian-focused men... READ MORE
Located along booming Division Street in Wicker Park, this friendly breakfast and lunch spot is a refreshingly non-corporate (read: not Starbucks) operation. Th... READ MORE
This European cafe in Ukrainian Village draws a mixed crowd of neighborhood old timers (you'll often hear Polish and Ukrainian spoken) and hipsters with a conve... READ MORE
This intimate Wicker Park wine bar and Italian eatery features Roman-style pizza, panini and bruschetta. Other choices include salads, cheese plates, daily past... READ MORE
After building a name for her brand at the Logan Square Farmers Market and in a number of high-profile local restaurants and specialty grocers, dessert darling ... READ MORE
The husband-and-wife ownership team behind this Ukie Village market closed the doors on their suburban mega-grocery to downsize to a cozier city storefront with... READ MORE
The guys behind Wicker Park sports bar The Fifty/50, Scott Weiner and Greg Mohr, are behind this 200-seat pizzeria and bar in East Village. The pizza's Quad Cit... READ MORE
Much like its original Elmwood Park location, the Wicker Park outpost of Armand's (along with its sister spot in Lincoln Square) aims to be a casual, neighborh... READ MORE
The landlord of the building that once housed Jam (which picked up and left for Logan Square) is starting his own concept in the former space and possibly anoth... READ MORE
This family-owned bakery offers birthday cakes, wedding cakes, pastries, cookies, breakfast rolls and other assorted baked goods. There's coffee and organic bre... READ MORE
Located near several Chicago Avenue bars and restaurants, this hot dog stand serves as the perfect late-night dish before heading home. The menu offers a variet... READ MORE
Just next door to the Farmer's Pride grocery store, this deli counter dishes up sandwiches made with Boars Head meats and cheeses, daily soup specials and fresh... READ MORE
The third location of this local Thai-Japanese dinner spot offers all the sushi and noodle staples, as well as traditional curries, savory seafood fried rice, c... READ MORE