- 2131 S. Archer Ave., South Loop
The Phoenix is just around the corner from the main drag of Chinatown, across the street from Chinatown Square. The inside is like a hotel dining room, gleaming... READ MORE
The Phoenix is just around the corner from the main drag of Chinatown, across the street from Chinatown Square. The inside is like a hotel dining room, gleaming... READ MORE
From noon to 1 p.m., expect long lines at Gigio's Pizzeria when Northwestern students and Evanston professionals on lunch pack in for the cheeseburgers and New ... READ MORE
This casual Evanston restaurant serves plenty of vegetarian fare, along with American and Mexican classics. Daily lunch specials are offered as well as a Saturd... READ MORE
A cousin of the Buffalo Joe's on Clark Street, the Green Bay Road location adds a Cajun flair to the menu. While it still serves up Joe's signature buffalo wing... READ MORE
There’s a reason the lines stretch around the block: The sandwiches are darn good! If the selection of a dozen or so subs -- from traditional Italian to tuna --... READ MORE
Another outpost of the sub shop chain named after the old-fashioned potbelly stove has opened in the South Loop. Made-to-order sandwich choices include "a wreck... READ MORE
Bennison's Bakeries has been making high-quality cakes, artisan breads and European-style pastries since 1938. The bakery was founded by Larry Bennison, who bec... READ MORE
Inexpensive hand-pulled noodles are the name of the game at this Chinatown gem. READ MORE
This always-bustling Chinatown Square spot has a well-lit dining room with both booth and table seating. The large menu includes selections like fried spaghetti... 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
Filling the gap in downtown Evanston between chain fast food and pricier full-service restaurants, Wild Dogz has become a hit with the local lunch crowd with a ... READ MORE
You can spend a lot of time considering the absurdly long menu at this Chinatown sibling of Lao Shanghai and Lao Sze Chuan, so allow us to cut to the chase: Ord... READ MORE
The owner of comfy Italian restaurant Campagnola is behind this new spot (formerly known as Wild Geese in the weeks before opening) down the street on Chicago A... READ MORE
A casual Italian sandwich and pizza shop, Rollin' To Go is almost constantly filled with Northwestern students while school is in session. While you're waiting ... READ MORE
While it first opened in April 2008 on the first floor of the Evanston Enterprise Center, Reverence Cafe almost entirely catered to office workers looking for a... READ MORE
This East Coast-style spot located in Evanston (there are also Philly's Bests in Lakeview and Greektown and an express outpost offering a limited menu in Logan ... READ MORE
This casual South Loop spot, which hosted guests such as Frank Sinatra, Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey in their day, was founded in 1939 by Alex DeMilio and a... READ MORE
Take your pick from a golden fried smorgasbord at this Evanston staple. Chicken in ala carte or bucket form are served both fried and slathered in one of severa... READ MORE
This beloved Bucktown sushi spot expanded to Evanston, with additional robata-grilled menu items which includes tofu, pork shoulder and shishito peppers. The re... READ MORE