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- 151 W. Erie, Chicago 60654
- 312-274-1111
Tavernita
The Sandoval brothers--Alfredo, Felipe and Patricio--of Mercadito renown have opened Tavernita, which falls somewhere between a Med-Latin restaurant and a sexy, elegant lounge. Tavernita is in the ... read more
- 116 W. Hubbard St., Chicago 60654
- 312-464-0466
Slurping Turtle
A gallery of “slurp shots” (pictures of diners slurping their noodle soups) on the website for James Beard award-winning Chef Takashi Yagihashi’s newest endeavor—the Slurpin... read more
- 110 E Pearson St, Chicago 60611
- 312-266-3110
Bar Toma
Tony Mantuano made a name for himself with the high-end, highly acclaimed Spiaggia–not to mention his appearance on Top Chef Masters–but this late-night Italian pizza place is not secon... read more
- 3057 W. Logan Blvd., Chicago 60647
- 773-292 6011
Jam Restaurant
What was Ukie Village’s loss is now Logan Square’s gain. The BYO, cash-only café still serves breakfast and lunch (the same eggs benedict with pork belly and winter squash hollan... read more
- 221 N. Columbus Dr., Chicago
- 312-477-0234
Filini
The Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel’s restaurant is all about Italian classics for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Start with complimentary olives and cheese, then order your choice of fresh bread and o... read more
- 1840 N. Damen Ave., Chicago 60647
- 773-292-6358
Melt Sandwich Shoppe
Grant Achatz’s childhood-inspired menu at Next isn’t the only option on the dining scene riffing on your favorite schoolhouse-days meals. Select from nearly two dozen gourmet grilled ch... read more
- 1619 N. Damen Ave., Chicago 60647
- 773-342-8799
Ripasso
The simple truth is that there are few meals more satisfying than a warm plate of perfectly made hand-cut pasta, especially in a city where winter lasts for a solid seven months. That’s just ... read more
- 1265 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago 60622
- 773-252-2020
Tozi
Thanks to Tozi for mixing up the Asian cuisine scene in Wicker Park. The main attraction at this Korean barbecue joint are the booths with table-top grills for cooking your own meat (pork belly inc... read more
- 553 W. Diversey Pkwy., Chicago 60614
- 773-234-2320
2 Sparrows
In an ideal world, we’d get a new outstanding brunch spot every few months. In reality, they’re few and far between, making places like Lakeview’s 2 Sparrows a particularly notabl... read more
- 1846 N. Damen Ave., Chicago 60647
- 773-645-9664
Miko's Flipside Cafe
Among the many reasons we dread winter in Chicago, one of them is the closing of Miko’s Italian Ice. Fortunately this year, the basement-level walk-up isn’t going into hibernation for t... read more
- 108 N. State St., Chicago 60602
- 312-346-7777
Magnolia Bakery
There was one bakery that had the power to save cupcakes from becoming completely passé in 2011, and it arrived just in time at Block 37. Expect lines out the door like any cupcake shop wort... read more
- 60 E. Lake St., Chicago 60601
- 312-262-7622
The Southern Mac and Cheese Store
No need to chase down Cary Taylor’s food truck on your lunchbreak. Instead, the Southern’s chef is making it easy on Loop lunchers with this casual brick and mortar. Choose from a half-... read more
- 1301 N. State Pkwy, Chicago
- 312-787-3700
Pump Room
It was a smart move on the part of famed hotelier Ian Schrager to retain the historic name Pump Room for the revamped restaurant in Public hotel (formerly known as the Ambassador East). ... read more
- 3341 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago 60657
- 773-871-3474
New England Seafood Company
We can't claim an abundance of fresh locally sourced seafood in Chicago–though rumor has it that carp is the next big thing–so the sound of a restaurant serving New England's finest flo... read more
- 950 W Wrightwood Ave, Chicago 60614
- 773-832-4000
Barn & Company
It's one thing to author a barbecue cookbook, as LTHForum.com cofounder Gary Wiviott did with Low & Slow, but to enter the competitive world of barbecue as a "pit master" is a whole other level... read more
- 340 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago 60614
- 773-880-9280
Morso
Call it in the new test kitchen, Matt Maroni of Gaztro Wagon fame started off by taking his show on the road. Now he’s parked his wheels at the former Terragusto space on Armitage where he se... read more
- 1846 W. Division St., Chicago 60622
- 312-878-1212
Prasino
You can feel good about the dough you’ll drop on a meal at Wicker Park’s eco-friendly restaurant. Not only are the environs sustainably designed with reclaimed wood and recycled light f... read more
- 2901 W. Diversey Ave., Chicago 60647
- 773-687-0300
Masa Azul
Sure, the duck tamales, pineapple-tequila chutney duck breast and chorizo shrimp puff pastry might stop you in your tracks at Logan Square’s Southwestern spot, but it’s the 80 tequila s... read more
- 1484 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago 60622
- 773-489-8480
Native Foods Cafe
This California-based vegan restaurant chain has staked its territory in Chicago with three neighborhood locations (Wicker Park, Lakeview and the Loop) opening in mid-to-late 2011. Healthy options ... read more
- 955 W. Randolph St., Chicago 60607
- 312-733-0707
La Colombe Torrefaction
Chicago has no shortage of coffee shops, but the Philly-based La Colombe is a welcome addition to the West Loop, no less planted directly across the street from a Starbucks. It’s a bare bones... read more
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