Parson's Chicken and Fish 2952 W. Armitage Ave. | 773-384-3333 Run by the Longman and Eagle folks and executive chef Hunter Moore (formerly of nearby Lula Cafe, Nightwood and Girl and the Goat), this small 40-seat restaurant serve... READ MORE
Kitchen 17 613 W. Briar Pl. | 773-661-1757 At this tiny 18-seat dinner spot in Lakeview, vegetarians delight in made-from-scratch dishes like "chicken" salad, gluten-free pizza topped with veggie-friendly peppe... READ MORE
J. Rocco Italian Table and Bar 749 N. Clark St. Housed in the former Al Primo Canto space, this rustic Italian restaurant encourages passing plates. Start with cured meat or cheese boards and chilled or hot snacks l... READ MORE
The Fat Shallot Food truck Husband-and-wife team Sam Barron (Everest, Pump Room) and Sarah Weitz serve upscale versions of comfort classics from this food truck, like the braised pulled pork san... READ MORE
Bodega 1964 N. Sheffield Ave. | 773-348-0121 Filling in the late-night shift in Lincoln Park, this tucked-away snack bar dishes up filling tacos in classic al pastor and carne asada varieties as well as fancier f... READ MORE
M Vie 1372 W. Grand Ave, | 312-265-0159 Dawn Milhouse and her husband, Wilbur, believe they spotted a gap in the Chicago restaurant scene. "What we felt what was missing was simply a grand place to eat," she... READ MORE
Saucy Porka 400 S. Financial Pl. | 312-662-1351 Former Duck and Roll food truck owner Amy Le opened this brick and mortar restaurant in the Financial District, which serves casual Asian-Latin fusion dishes like fluf... READ MORE
Wafel 217 N. Clinton St. | 773-770-4894 Ready for breakfast? This grab-and-go breakfast spot from the New Line Tavern folks serves waffles of the thin, fluffy and sugar-studded Liege varieties. Waffles are s... READ MORE
Sweet Baby Ray's Smokehouse Bourbon & Beer 3478 N. Clark St. | 773-975-7427 Fans of the Sweet Baby Ray's sauce can get a taste of the real thing at this sunny Lakeview barbecue spot. Feast on baby back ribs, pulled pork and other regional barb... READ MORE
Kabocha 952 W. Lake St. Like the now-closed Bonsoiree, where head chef Shin Thompson made his reputation, Kabocha will serve a Japanese-influenced menu, including the Bonsoiree fixtures Duck ... READ MORE
