- 214 W. Van Buren St., The Loop
This Vietnamese sandwich shop expands into the Loop with its fourth location, serving up around 10 varities of banh mi made with ham, head cheese and pork on cr... READ MORE
This Vietnamese sandwich shop expands into the Loop with its fourth location, serving up around 10 varities of banh mi made with ham, head cheese and pork on cr... READ MORE
Beef & Brandy has been open for more than 40 years in the same spot. The restaurant operates on three levels, each equipped with a separate kitchen ''so we can ... READ MORE
Garlic bread for those who deal in dough all day in the Financial District READ MORE
The Irving Park location of this pan-Asian restaurant got off to such a strong start that Lois Lee, who owns the spot with her husband, David, didn't waste any ... READ MORE
This classic American prime steak and seafood restaurant draws a big pre- and post-theatre crowd thanks to its location in the building housing the Goodman Thea... READ MORE
Jimmy Bannos opened the fourth location of his Cajun-Creole restaurant in Naperville. Those familiar with the original should expect the same combination of fie... READ MORE
Rudy Malnati (brother of Lou) is behind this mini chain (there is a second location in the Gold Coast and a new location opening in late summer in Glenview). Ru... READ MORE
Fans of fondue will take quickly to shabushabu, which follows the same concept but is purportedly healthier than soaking your meats in oil. The Korean method of... READ MORE
This members-only club on the 67th floor of Willis Tower opens itself to the public on weekends in the Globe dining room, serving up contemporary American fare ... READ MORE
Tony Mantuano, chef-partner at Levy Restaurant's acclaimed Cafe Spiaggia, is at the helm of this 160-seat lunch-centric restaurant in the Renzo Piano-designed M... READ MORE
This Block 37 spin-off of Thalia Spice in River West offers a similar but abbreviated menu, including sushi and an assortment of carryout-friendly banh mi (Viet... READ MORE
This second location of I Dream of Falafel offers the exact same menu in a storefront with three times the space. Mediterranean favorites get the quick-serve tr... READ MORE
Steaks, seafood and all the steakhouse trimmings are served at this Loop eatery. For lunch, the menu varies between soup, sandwiches and mac and cheese; for din... READ MORE
Lois Lee and her husband, David, who also operate Hot Woks Cool Sushi locations in Old Irving Park (the original), on Michigan Avenue and in Roscoe Village, are... READ MORE
This Freshii, located near a parking deck on Randolph Street, offers the same health-focused fare as the other downtown locations: Just jot down whether you wan... READ MORE
The third location of this quick-service vegetarian/healthy food spot will serve the same customizable falafel sandwiches as the original Boystown and Oak Park ... READ MORE
Described as the "Shinto Experience," this Japanese steakhouse and sushi bar offers some of the top seafood in the 'burbs. Regular specials are held during Happ... READ MORE
Get that neighborhood bar feeling smack in the middle of the Loop at this cozy tavern. With signature cocktails, 24 beers on tap, and a menu with a selection of... READ MORE
The refined new American cuisine is perfect for date nights: choose from entrees like lobster ravioli, cedar plank salmon, blackened ribeye and chocolate ganach... READ MORE
Former Duck and Roll food truck owner Amy Le opened this brick and mortar restaurant in the Financial District, which serves casual Asian-Latin fusion dishes li... READ MORE