- 1460 W. Chicago Ave., West Town
This successful spinoff from local star chef Shawn McClain offers an inventive, almost entirely vegetarian small-plate menu (one seafood dish is thrown into the... READ MORE
This successful spinoff from local star chef Shawn McClain offers an inventive, almost entirely vegetarian small-plate menu (one seafood dish is thrown into the... READ MORE
Homemade soup, hot dogs, wraps, pita, deli sandwiches and gourmet salads draw lunch-breakers into Billy's Hot Dog and Beef. The crowd's mostly local employees, ... READ MORE
A down to earth, old-fashioned neighborhood eatery, Brandt's Little Cafe has no menu, just chalkboards on the wall and servers who will tell the customers what'... READ MORE
Donkey Inn will have new owners as of December 1, so look out for some big changes at the old Palatine pub. READ MORE
A quick counter-service spot, Kosta's Gyro's is busy during lunch, serving classics like beef, dogs and gyros along with Greek salad, flame-broiled chicken sand... READ MORE
An old-fashioned fast-food spot, Tore and Luke's does drive thru and quick counter service inside. The food is above the standards of most chain fast food, with... READ MORE
Whole Foods Cafe is located at 1331 N. Rand Road, Palatine. READ MORE
An extensive collection of quirky salt 'n' pepper shakers, an always-shaded sidewalk cafe and a healthy (but tasty) breakfast menu make Ina's a favorite among W... READ MORE
Food Network addicts know world-famous executive chef Homaro Cantu, an alum of Charlie Trotter's, from his bouts on Iron Chef America. Chicagoans, however, know... READ MORE
A cheery counter-service spot with bright yellow walls, red chairs and inspirational posters, Great Wraps makes a great place to perk up your lunch break. The 2... READ MORE
Serious about its name, Fusion Land offers an eclectic mix of American classics and Japanese dishes with a kitschy diner. The yaki noodles are popular, along wi... READ MORE
Paul Kahan, Eduard Seitan, Donnie Madia, and Terry Alexander (who collectively have had their hands in Blackbird, Avec, The Violet Hour and Big Star) are behin... READ MORE
"Top Chef" Season 4 winner Stephanie Izard teams up with partners Rob Katz and Kevin Boehm of Boka Restaurant Group (Boka and Perennial Virant) at this "fun and... READ MORE
This West Loop restaurant from chef Grant Achatz and the Alinea team is unlike any other in town READ MORE
Chef Matt Eversman, who's trained with an externship at Charlie Trotter's and time in the kitchen a May Street Market, left West Loop Vietnamese spot Saigon Sis... READ MORE
Celeb chef (and "MasterChef" judge) Graham Elliot has opened his third restaurant. The name stands for "Graham Elliot Bistro" and Elliot describes it as the opp... READ MORE