- 1876 N. Damen Ave., Bucktown
This friendly, family-owned stand with the bright yellow sign over the entrance attracts a wide range of customers, from paint-splattered construction workers... READ MORE
This friendly, family-owned stand with the bright yellow sign over the entrance attracts a wide range of customers, from paint-splattered construction workers... READ MORE
Orchestrated '50s mayhem recalls the diner in the old television series "Happy Days." Ed's is jam-packed with action: period decor and memorabilia, deejays spin... READ MORE
Mexico City native Priscila Satkoff cooks up a wonderful edible tribute to her home. Formerly of Frontera Grill/Topolobampo, Satkoff specializes in authentic cl... READ MORE
Even diehard carnivores will enjoy this Boystown restaurant that specializes in vegetarian fare. Menu highlights include enchiladas made from seitan (a wheat "m... READ MORE
Shula's Steak House, the national chain from the celebrated NFL coach turned restaurateur Don Shula, arrives inside the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers. The men... READ MORE
If there's one thing Lalo's is especially well known for, it's the margarita. It comes in lemon, strawberry, kiwi, peach and mango flavors. Lalo's is named afte... READ MORE
This Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired grill offers inventive American fare. The dining room is warmly decked out in rich cobalt, burnt orange and evergreen hues, whi... READ MORE
This River West spot delivers high-quality sushi without the high-end prices. Signature maki include the Double Stack: white tuna and salmon rolled with cilantr... 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
William Reynolds, the provost of the Washburne Culinary Institute, heads up this restaurant at the South Shore Cultural Center. The Parrot, which is manned by s... READ MORE
Artistic Cuisine and AC Pizzas is a combination catering company and casual fusion restaurant in the former Augie's Pizza location in downtown Palatine. Known f... 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
Around the corner from the Cadillac Palace Theatre, you'll find this casual European bistro and bar serving classic French crepes with a Russian twist. For so... READ MORE
This Gold Coast eatery – from the team behind the The Whitehall Hotel and its restaurant Fornetto Mei -- opened in 2010; however, the large stone Buddha that de... READ MORE
The team behind Old Town Social -- including executive chef Jared Van Camp -- have opened this eatery in the former March location. Taking its name and style cu... READ MORE
The Chicago outpost of this contemporary steakhouse group has expansive floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Lake Shore East Park, with a prime view from the op... 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
Under a light installation made of almost 10,000 wine glasses, dine on regional new American-influenced dishes like savory-sweet Alpine pizza, layered with gruy... READ MORE