- 1434 W. Chicago Ave., West Town
At Flo, where there's folk, there's fire. The West Town place is both a gallery for folk art and a funky cafe that specializes in New Mexican cooking (there are... READ MORE
At Flo, where there's folk, there's fire. The West Town place is both a gallery for folk art and a funky cafe that specializes in New Mexican cooking (there are... READ MORE
This Italian-American spot serves up breakfast until 4 p.m. and then converts to a more upscale dinner menu, keeping the atmosphere casual and cozy. Stop by for... READ MORE
Just a few blocks away from Northwestern's Ryan Field, Mustard's Last Stand serves up ballpark-style hot dogs without the concessions stand prices. The tiny cou... READ MORE
This Lincoln Park location of the Lalo's family-owned restaurants has a different name but the same authentic Mexican seafood, steaks and enchilada dinners. And... READ MORE
This Lincoln Park fast-food joint specializing in Chicago-style hot dogs and cheese fries is a classic late-night, post-bar stop. READ MORE
Homemade Italian dishes in generous portions at affordable prices draw locals to Dave's Italian Kitchen. An Evanston dining tradition since 1972, Dave's boasts ... READ MORE
This Lincoln Park Japanese spot's most unique feature is its "kushi bar," which is like a sushi bar but with yakitori (skewered foods) instead of raw fish. The ... READ MORE
Go Hawaiian with this BBQ joint, which prides itself on authentic island "plate lunch" concept. Featuring chicken katsu Hawaiian BBQ beef, chicken, and pork pla... READ MORE
Tired of frozen supermarket pizzas? Homemade Pizza Co.'s fresh custom-built pizzas can be taken away and cooked at home in 10-15 minutes. Create the gourmet piz... READ MORE
This second location of the Wilmette-based Japanese import market carries everything you need to make your own sushi at home, from fresh hamachi to ginger. Rath... READ MORE
Although the menu offers salads, sandwiches, pasta and calzones, the best bet here is the pizza, which is served whole or by-the-slice. The create-your-own opti... READ MORE
An independent coffee shop with Bohemian style, Pick a Cup hosts a communal computer and plenty of board games, displays and sells work for local artists and ha... READ MORE
Red Hot Chicago hot dogs, burgers, homemade Italian beef and skin-on fries make up the bulk of the menu at this little Lincoln Park hot dog spot where specialti... READ MORE
Pretzels are part of almost every dish at Kim and Scott Holstein's Lincoln Park eatery, which is located just a few blocks from where the couple started their b... READ MORE
U of I grads won't recognize the name of this Lincoln Park counter service spot, but the menu may look familiar -- Papa D's is owned by Anthony Donato, who also... READ MORE
Moto mastermind Homaro Cantu and his team of mad-scientist chefs are at it again at this neighboring restaurant. The restaurant's name combines Cantu's love for...READ MORE
Nightlife vet Dion Antic is at it again with this West Loop eatery and bar, which peddles good, solid eats with a gourmet touch. Those eats include pork-belly s... READ MORE
This New Orleans-based eatery is baking up a healthier spin on pizza for carryout and delivery, and three first-time restaurant owners have teamed up to bring t... READ MORE
Owner James J. Spillane also founded Coalfire in West Town, and is now setting his sites on the crowded Lincoln Park pizza market. Expect New York-style thin pi... READ MORE
Lincoln Square's Pizza D.O.C. has morphed into this European-inspired restaurant bearing the last name of its owners. The wood-fired oven is still turning out m... READ MORE