- 1615 N. Damen Ave., Wicker Park
S'mores with Teddy Grahams? Crab rangoon with wontons, scallions and cream cheese? Barbecue and Sriracha? The talented folks behind the original late-night Wrig... READ MORE
S'mores with Teddy Grahams? Crab rangoon with wontons, scallions and cream cheese? Barbecue and Sriracha? The talented folks behind the original late-night Wrig... READ MORE
This Lakeview diner dishes up comfort food from around the world, with options like the Greek-inspired Sparta burger and Southwestern Meatloaf, among soups, wra... READ MORE
Similar to the Lakeview Banh Mi & Co., the Lincoln Park location will offer a quick-service take on Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches when it opens in early January... READ MORE
Yes, there's plenty of bacon at this breakfast-brunch-lunch BYOB from Gina and Bob Hartwig of Noble Square's Lovely. There's a bacon flight five strong and a wa... READ MORE
This Euro-style Lakeview cheese and gourmet store offers over 130 international and domestic cheese choices, mostly from artisanal producers. Other gourmet good... READ MORE
A Chicago favorite since 1950, this locally owned-and-operated chain (yes, there really was a Leona) serves gargantuan portions of Italian favorites like raviol... READ MORE
A Chicago favorite since 1950, this Lakeview location of the locally owned-and-operated chain (yes, there really was a Leona) serves gargantuan portions of Ital... READ MORE
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As if flaunting its confidence in its quarter-pound Vienna beef dog--here called a "chubby" ($4.75), this cute just-below-street level stand in Lakeview actuall... READ MORE
The couple behind Deleece, Lynne Wallack and her husband John Handler, are also behind this spinoff. The grill pub menu is more meat-focused than Deleece's, wit... READ MORE
With only six tables and 22 seats altogether, carryout or delivery may be your best option at this cozy Italian spot in Lakeview. (Fortunately, La Gondola del... READ MORE
Taxim (pronounced tak-SEEM) specializes in Greek fare, but don't expect Greektown cliches like flaming saganaki from this Wicker Park spot. To create the menu, ... READ MORE
Nemer Ziyad of Mediterranean food giant Ziyad Brothers Importing borrowed this quick-serve vegetarian concept, which he operates with Maher and Marwan Chebaro, ... READ MORE
"Kickass bar + comfort food" is the catchphrase at this Southern-inspired spot, where bartenders will shake up mint julep martinis and Peachtree Pale Ale from A... READ MORE
Located in the former Joey's Brickhouse space, the second La Gondola location serves the same Southern Italian fare as the original Ashland Avenue location -- p... READ MORE
Sprout's executive chef Dale Levitski is behind this French-American bistro along a bustling stretch of Broadway in Lakeview. On the menu, expect derivatives of... READ MORE
About 10 Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches--including the Saigon Classic, made with ham, head cheese and pork--are available, served on freshly baked French baguett... READ MORE
This newly opened Lakeview BYOB mixes Meddetranian classics like baklava and lamb with entrees of a more Middle Eastern tradition like kabobs. Expect large port... READ MORE
This new American brewpub features a spacious beer garden and several house beers on tap. READ MORE
The Lakeview outpost of this Chicago waffle restaurant serves up more of their beloved brunch staples with sweet and savory accompaniments, like Mexican chocola... READ MORE