This unpretentious cafe caters to the Oak Park and Austin arts community. The olive-green and purple walls are vibrantly decorated with local artists' paintings... READ MORE
You'll find large portions of traditional Polish/Lithuanian fare at this south suburban eatery. READ MORE
Petersen's has the scoop on ice cream in Oak Park. The historic eatery opened in 1919 and is still serving custom-made ice cream and traditional American favori... READ MORE
This breakfast favorite also has sandwiches and salads on its menu. Don't let the time of day dictate your selection. The eggs a la Wheatfield (eggs with grill... READ MORE
Located in Terminals 1, 2 and 3 of O'Hare, the Midwest Gourmet Food Exchange sells uniquely Chicago foods for airport travelers. They will either ship the food... READ MORE
Medinah Country Club patrons and neighborhood residents frequently wet their whistles at this bar and restaurant located just outside the country club grounds. ... READ MORE
Michael's Bistro provides a lunchtime alternative to burgers and fries in a sit-down atmosphere with real plates and utensils. Ingredients are all fresh; the m... READ MORE
This friendly Lakeview restaurant serves up large portions of Southern-style cooking. Specialties include shrimp and grits, sauteed spinach, blackened catfish a... READ MORE
Guests at the Sheridan Gateway Suites have discovered the great variety of dishes served by the hotel's restaurant, the Luna Grill. Breakfast features pancakes,... READ MORE
The Noodle is a bright and cozy place offering fresh pasta and seafood in downtown Wilmette. It's a sister to The Noodle in Glenview, but smaller and more casua... READ MORE
Uncle Bub's brings a bit of Kansas City to Westmont with its slow-cooked barbecue baby-back ribs, chicken, pulled-pork, beef brisket and homemade side dishes. READ MORE
This first-rate Salvadoran eatery in Brighton Park has enjoyed tremendous word of mouth. What the clean, airy dining room lacks in sophistication is more than m... READ MORE
Not a big departure from the typical Thai restaurant, this Streamwood spot serves up just kind of hearty dishes you'd expect. There's an array of soups and appe... READ MORE
Cosi is an unusual restaurant, in that its menu and atmosphere evolve throughout the day. In the morning, its a coffee bar; at lunchtime, working stiffs drop in... READ MORE
This festival Mexican restaurant in downtown Naperville recently remodeled its patio for warm-weather revelry. Typical fare includes burritos, tostadas, enchila... READ MORE
This classy, wood-covered brewpub features a bar/brewing area and a separate dining area. RAM offers a variety of its award-winning beers, including Big Horn He... READ MORE
This Mag Mile mainstay got a facelift in 2008, so it no longer works country kitchen kitsch quite the way it used to. These days, you can expect a more modern, ... READ MORE
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