- 1136 W. Armitage Ave., Lincoln Park
Tom and Wendee Manderscheid decided to leave the day-job grind of advertising in 1991 and open their own business. After considering several options, they decid... READ MORE
Tom and Wendee Manderscheid decided to leave the day-job grind of advertising in 1991 and open their own business. After considering several options, they decid... READ MORE
Although the fast-food Mexican diner La Bamba is new to the Chicago area, it already has instant name recognition in certain circles. It's part of a nationwide ... READ MORE
For Westerners with a taste for the Orient, this Lincoln Park storefront restaurant offers a large selection of Japanese dishes that range from shrimp tempura, ... 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
Dd Dogs is a regular hangout for Northwestern students and young local workers in search of a quick lunch or dinner. The small counter service spot features bri... 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
Sushi makes the ideal light bite for a pre-show dinner along this theatrical stretch of Halsted, and the late hours of operation mean the post-show munchies won... 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
Once an actual fire station, Fire House Grill now keeps the theme with vintage uniforms and pictures and photographs of firefighters at work. The bar brings in ... READ MORE
Koi, a concept from Bing Zhou (Chen's Mandarin Szechwan Cuisine), serves a mish-mash of old Chinese favorites (sesame chicken, Peking duck) and inventive sushi ... READ MORE
This pizzeria chain is best known for its stuffed pizzas, but thin-crust pies, pastas and sandwiches also make the lineup. The Evanston location gets especially... READ MORE
Chef Andy Motto (formerly of Old Town Brasserie) is now at the helm of this classy Evanston restaurant located inside The Homestead. The ecclectic menu includes... 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
For more than 30 years, Tag's Bakery has been providing freshly made treats for party planners and locals with a sweet tooth. Florentine cookies are the signatu... READ MORE
Can't decide between Chinese or sushi? At this cute BYOB close to Children's Memorial Hospital in Lincoln Park, you don't have to. Take a seat in the calm dinin... READ MORE
This all-natural burger joint, a spinoff of Epic Burger in the South Loop, is located smack in the middle of Lincoln Park's most overblown retail zone (fortunat... READ MORE
This Western-themed greasy spoon is plunked down right in the heart of Lincoln Park, attracting families and late-night crowds looking to chow down on breakfast... READ MORE
Serving hearty modern American fare like slow-roasted prime rib and three types of flatbread pizza, the Lincoln Park location of this national chain, which has ... READ MORE
Celebrated chef Laurent Gras, who earned his rep in Michelin-starred restaurants in France and helmed top-notch kitchens stateside (Peacock Alley in the Waldorf... READ MORE