Fornetto and Mei's Kitchen 1108 S. Michigan Ave. | 312-294-2488 This South Loop sibling to the Whitehall Hotel's Fornetto Mei has the same menu mix of Asian and Italian, but they've added American fare to the lineup. Fornetto is se... READ MORE
Kitty O'Shea's 720 S. Michigan Ave. | 312-294-6860 Some might be surprised to find such an authentic pub tucked inside a hotel (the Chicago Hilton and Towers), but Kitty O'Shea's is sure to meet the approval of Irishme... READ MORE
South Loop Club 701 S. State St. | 312-427-2787 This South Loop sports bar is an explosion of beer and team merchandising. Every surface is covered with athlete posters, tin logo signs and inflatable beer bottles a... READ MORE
Gioco 1312 S. Wabash Ave. | 312-939-3870 This rustic Italian restaurant serves up seafood, pastas and pizzas, and features an exposed-brick-and-mahogany decor. Appetizers include scampi alla griglia and octop... READ MORE
Hackney's Printers Row 733 S. Dearborn St. | 312-461-1116 Located in one of the oldest buildings in Printers Row, this is the first city location of the family-owned suburban chain. Brothers Ed and Jim Hebson have brought a c... READ MORE
Potbelly Sandwich Works 236 S. Washington | 630-579-1234 The first Western Suburban location of Chicago's popular sandwich shop. An old-fashion potbelly stove greets visitors as they walk in and queue up to order custom-made... READ MORE
The Bongo Room 1152 S. Wabash Ave. | 312-291-0100 This South Loop sibling to the popular Wicker Park spot features the same breakfast and lunch fare as the original. Our faves include the breakfast burrito (cilantro-j... READ MORE
Yang Restaurant 28 E. Roosevelt St. | 312-986-1688 This casual Chinese restaurant is located in the back of the rehabbed former Roosevelt Hotel, just steps from the Roosevelt "L" stop. There's a small dining room,... READ MORE
Zapatista 1307 S. Wabash Ave. | 312-435-1307 The menu at this South Loop Mexican spot includes low-key offerings like hand-made tamales and tacos, plus more upscale fare like grilled twin lobster tails in guajill... READ MORE
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria (Carryout and delivery) 4700 Gilbert | 708-246-3400 Chicago has a rich, longstanding love affair with pizza, and loyal fans have lined up for decades to enjoy Lou Malnati's deep-dish pies. From the time the first locati... READ MORE
