- 644 N. Orleans St., River North
Snack on omelets, pancakes and other breakfast fare and then get your boots buffed at this River North eatery. In addition to its shoe shine station, this cafe ... READ MORE
Snack on omelets, pancakes and other breakfast fare and then get your boots buffed at this River North eatery. In addition to its shoe shine station, this cafe ... READ MORE
You'll be tempted by the tapas at this Streeterville eatery, from the team behind Emilio's (other locations include Lincoln Park and Hillside). Its name means s... READ MORE
Caro Mio is everything you'd want in a romantic little Italian ristorante. From its inconspicuous location under the "L" tracks to the candlelit dining room and... READ MORE
"Sushi Mike," a.k.a. Mike Ham, the former sushi chef at Hama Matsu, who has developed a following by chatting up diners and creating custom sushi on the spot, h... READ MORE
This low-key Ravenswood eatery specializes in thin-crust, Italian-style pizza from a wood-burning oven. Owner Jasmin Bekto, a Bosnian native, worked in a pizzer... READ MORE
This Naperville sushi spot has west suburbanites going wild. The restaurant offers a variety of options prepared by Chef gene, owner and head chef. Kick off you... READ MORE
Serving sushi, teriyaki dishes and grilled fish, this Ravenswood restaurant offers seating for 25 upstairs and casual dining at its street-level sushi bar. The ... READ MORE
The folks behind the uber-popular M. Henry have spawned a sibling cafe, M. Henrietta, located in the former Standee's space in Edgewater. But unlike the flagshi... READ MORE
Just across the street from a mega-location of Whole Foods, this cozy cafe takes a contemporary, healthful approach to casual dining. Long wooden tables, greene... 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
This Lincoln Park spot is the second location of Hema's Kitchen, the popular Devon Avenue eatery run by the matronly Hema Potla and her daughter. The menu is ex... READ MORE
Alec Yannoulis, the man behind this small Lakeview Neapolitan-style pizzeria and gelateria, trained with a well-known local pizzaiola and ate his way around Ita... READ MORE
Located in West Town, this unpretentious Cuban eatery attracts a mix of hipsters, Spanish-speaking families and foodies alike. The authentic menu at Habana Libr... READ MORE
Way back before we had the dizzying array of options like wood-fired, organic and gourmet pies, there were the hefty stuffed pizzas at Giordano's (which opened ... READ MORE
Legend has it two cab drivers were frustrated with rush hour traffic, so they decided to ditch the taxis, partner up with a pal, and go into the pizza business.... READ MORE
The heart of Lincoln Park's probably not the first place you think of for spicy Jamaican fare. But this stylish and laidback restaurant and lounge has a thing f... READ MORE
The Oak Park-based chain with outposts in Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana operates this Loop location in the Sullivan Center (a.k.a the Carson Pirie Scott build... READ MORE
One of the first spots to stake claim along Taylor Avenue amid Little Italy/University Village's ongoing reinvention, Tatsu continues to pride itself on the sam... READ MORE
This Roscoe Village spot, located in a Western Avenue strip mall, is an outpost of Texas-based made-to-order chicken wing joint Wingstop. Look for an aviation-t... READ MORE
This lively Bucktown spot specializes in home-style Cuban favorites along with Spanish tapas. Go for the pork medallions with sauteed onions, served with white ... READ MORE