- 5016 N. Broadway, Uptown
This family-owned Vietnamese eatery in Uptown, which began as a sandwich stand in Saigon, is best known for its barbecue pork, ham and other French-Vietnamese s... READ MORE
This family-owned Vietnamese eatery in Uptown, which began as a sandwich stand in Saigon, is best known for its barbecue pork, ham and other French-Vietnamese s... READ MORE
This Uptown BYOB is known as much for its kitschy decor as its authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Beyond the Christmas trees and old posters, you'll find several var... READ MORE
This family-run diner serves mainly American classics in a homey atmosphere, though the few Greek dishes on the menu are some of the most popular, especially sa... READ MORE
This neighborhood spot caters to all ages, from kid-friendly ice cream creations to contemporary dishes like stir-fry and wraps to older crowds' favorites like ... READ MORE
This neighborhood Japanese spot's known for its noodles, though locals also rave about the fresh sushi. It also has some of the friendliest service in Arlington... READ MORE
Proffering an enormous variety of fresh baked breads and sweets, homemade soups, salads and sandwiches, this cafeteria-style eatery offers an dignified, upscale... READ MORE
Bucktown institution Margie's Candies has (finally!) opened a second shop in North Center. (It's about time: The Bucktown location has been swarmed with familie... READ MORE
This Uptown quick-serve has been serving up Middle Eastern and Lebanese fare since 1996. Look for choices like shish kebab, lamb curry, baba ghanoush, hummus an... READ MORE
Owner Peter Yuen, a Four Seasons alum and award-winning pastry chef, combines Asian favorites with French influences at this charming bakery on Argyle. Traditio... READ MORE
This small Argyle Street bakery, a sister spot to Chinatown's Chiu Quon Bakery and Cafe, serves a mind-boggling array of cookies, pastries, steamed and baked bu... READ MORE
Chicagoans have enjoyed Malaysian cuisine at Chinatown's Penang since 1999, and now northwest suburbanites can sample the exotic flavors of southeast Asia. The ... READ MORE
This tapas-focused Spanish spot named for Barcelona's popular pedestrian mall is from Michael and Natalie Moore, the original owners of Lincoln Park's Pasta Pal... READ MORE
This family-owned Uptown Mexican BYOB offers traditional fare in a casual setting. Combo platters loaded with items such as tacos, tamales, flautas, tostadas an... READ MORE
This much-loved Asian-style barbecue spot in Uptown offers a large menu of more than 200 Cantonese and Hong Kong-style dishes, including noodles, soups, barbecu... READ MORE
Heaping portions are the name of the game at this Uptown soup shop where Vietnamese noodle soup, or pho, takes center stage. Large bowls of the piping hot dish ... READ MORE
This Uptown Nigerian BYOB is heavy on authentic meat-based dishes, generous with spices, and lacking any pomp and circumstance whatsoever. In other words, it ha... 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
One of the most popular Korean spots in the suburbs, this restaurant takes lunch seriously. For less than $10, diners can feast on authentic dishes like bibimba... READ MORE
All the red-sauce classics are here, from eggplant parmesan and spicy penne arrabiata to salmon Vesuvio in a lemon-white wine sauce and chicken Marsala. End the... READ MORE