- 180 N. Wabash Ave., The Loop
Taste the cooking of chefs-in-training at this restaurant that provides learning opportunities for students enrolled in the Illinois Institute of Art's Culinary... READ MORE
Taste the cooking of chefs-in-training at this restaurant that provides learning opportunities for students enrolled in the Illinois Institute of Art's Culinary... READ MORE
The first Chicago outpost of this Dallas-based chain opened in River North at State and Ontario Streets. The menu leans towards Tex-Mex, but offers some not-so-... READ MORE
This contemporary American Loop spot, which is close to the Mercantile Exchange and the Lyric Opera, is from Restaurants-America, the folks behind Bar Louie, Re... READ MORE
This quick-serve Mexican chain offers choices like burritos, quesadillas, tacos and nachos. Signature burritos include choices like the poblano pesto and the ch... READ MORE
Chicago's own -- and increasingly revered -- independent coffee house encourages patrons to sit, read, think -- and, of course, drink coffee at its third locati... READ MORE
Indian Harvest has moved to bigger digs across the street from their former location, changing this restaurant to an entirely vegetarian menu of Southern and re... READ MORE
Like Sal & Carvao, the Brazilian churrascaria that once occupied this space, Zed has roots in the one-price, all-you-can-eat Brazilian tradition. Though the che... READ MORE
This is the newest suburban outpost of the globetrotting Chicago-based steak chain; the original is in the Gold Coast. Expect a familiar menu of steaks and seaf... READ MORE
The Oak Park-based chain with outposts in Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana operates this Loop location in the Sullivan Center (a.k.a the Carson Pirie Scott build... READ MORE
Since opening October 2008, Zaidi's has lured local diners with a zesty menu of Japanese and Latin flavors. Favorites include duck tacos with avocado salsa and ... READ MORE
Remember how Grandpa liked to reminisce about the good ol' days, when a working man could get an honest meal at an honest price? He'd love this casual Loop deli... READ MORE
European ex-pats and chocoholics alike will find plenty to love about this River North cafe, which sells 90 types of Leonidas Belgian chocolates, plus coffee an... READ MORE
As the four-foot fiberglass-and-neon cone behind the cash register would suggest, frozen custard is the main event at Andy's first downtown location in the Bloc... READ MORE
This modest little gourmet sausage and hot dog shop is located right under the Washington/Wells “L” tracks in the Loop, but don’t let its no-frills appearance a... READ MORE
Frozen yogurt goes late-night at this self-serve River North spot, where you can fill up your own 16-ounce paper cup until 3 a.m. Choose from 14 flavors; vanill... READ MORE
This restaurant/lounge will be located inside the upcoming The Langham, Chicago hotel, set to open in 2013 in the 52-storey, Mies van der Rohe-designed IBM Buil... READ MORE
The people behind Rockit are now bringing this Asian-inspired BBQ joint to River North. While you'll be able to find classic rib recipes, the menu also includes... READ MORE
At this recently opened Chinese restaurant, you could order Americanized Chinese takeout fare such as General Tso's chicken or fried rice. But it's authentic Ch... READ MORE
Go for the thin, chewy, wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas topped with prosciutto and arugula salad, artichokes and olives, or spicy soppressata and asiago. READ MORE
Build your own bento box with cold sobu noodles or brown, white or vinegar-infused sushi rice; short ribs, grilled salmon or another protein or pick veggies and... READ MORE