- 100 W. Ontario St., River North
This building, flashy both inside and out, is perhaps the capstone of owner Dick Portillo's famous chain of stores offering what he calls "the finest in Chicago... READ MORE
This building, flashy both inside and out, is perhaps the capstone of owner Dick Portillo's famous chain of stores offering what he calls "the finest in Chicago... READ MORE
This location was featured in an ad campaign for the Chevrolet Cavalier. The guy pitching Italian sausage and cars in the ad, Jerry Pontarelli, works behind the... READ MORE
Don't expect the usual bread and danish; this tiny shop whips up authentic European cakes, with their signature light and airy texture, in addition to delicacie... 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
Karyn Calabrese, the woman behind Karyn's "raw foodist" restaurant in Lincoln Park, has opened a second location in the former Earth Mothers address (raw foodis... READ MORE
Like many neighborhood Chinese spots, Yu Choy does the lion's share of its business via takeout and delivery. READ MORE
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Vegetarians will do well to stay clear of this Brazilian "churrascaria," where meat is the main attraction. Diners pay a fixed price for a trip to the salad bar... READ MORE
This multi-level, industrial-chic River North restaurant serves polished contemporary American cuisine. Executive chef Mark Pollard revamped the menu with dishe... READ MORE
This River North outpost of wildly popular brunch spot Orange, which also has locations in Roscoe Village, Lincoln Park and River West (as well as suburban Glen... READ MORE
This River North location of the quick-service organic eatery serves the same baked goods and sandwiches as its other Loop locations. Instead of bagels, patrons... READ MORE
CLOSED Chef Laurent Tourondel is behind this casual American eatery on the northern edge of River North in the former Brasserie Ruhlman space. He describes it as... READ MORE
Brother Carlos Montiel and Eddy Montiel opened this Italian fine-dining spot with French influences in 1985. The classic menu includes fresh pasta dishes, like ... READ MORE
Husband-wife duo Stephan and Nicole Outrequin Quaisser bring France to River North with this upscale bistro. The couple closed LM Restaurant in Lincoln Square i... READ MORE
Opening just before St. Patrick's Day, this new River North restaurant and taproom will serve pub and steakhouse fare like lobster corn bisque, blackened fish t... READ MORE
Named after two Chicago icons (the Ferris wheel and Cracker Jack), this River North restaurant (located in the Mile North Hotel) aims to offer guests a complete... READ MORE