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If you've never had a proper Southern breakfast you might want to prepare much in the same way those guys prepare to eat 40 hot dogs in one sitting. As in, get both your mind your stomach ready f... read more
Seems that Chicagoans can't get enough pig these days. Enter another pork-centric place, where juicy, flavorful baby back ribs take the stage. There's nothing fancy about The Piggery, but that's th... read more
Loosely modeled after Japanese izakayas, late-night bars that serve sushi and other dishes, this excellent small-plate restaurant is named for a clear liquor whose strength is somewhere between sak... read more
Is it more Thai, more gay, more romantic or more neighborhoody? Is it cheesy or just kitschy? And does any of the above matter when the food is this intensely good? This futuristic Lakeview/Boystow... read more
Remember the coffee shop you used to go to back in college where you could buy a cheap mug and read free alt-weeklies all afternoon without anyone giving you the stink-eye? That’s this place, excep... read more
Henry Chang recently opened this bite-sized sushi spot across the street from his equally-as-minimalist, but über-hip Asian eatery Pingpong. Fresh fish is featured in the maki rolls, occasional DJs... read more
Lately, this clean and bright gourmet market/café on Southport has gotten more press for its cupcakes than its fresh, seasonal breakfast, brunch and lunch fare. Not that we don't agree that the fro... read more
Chef Roger Herring became known for his fresh chickpea crepes he served up at the Green City market before he opened this spacious restaurant on a prominent Lakeview corner. The savory crepes, or ... read more
From dinner until the late-night dining crowd sets in, Coobah is one of Wrigleyville's non-sports bars that buzzes all night. Known for its Latin-fusion dishes, late hours (the kitchen closes at mi... read more
You can get a reasonably priced dinner until after 1AM at this funky little bistro in the heart of Boystown. Escargot and steak-with-blue-cheese-fondue sandwiches, addictive pommes frites and Parme... read more
A standard spot for first dates, it's worth the wait for a table at any of the 16 bustling locations of Mia around the Chicagoland area. This friendly spot features reasonably priced, tasty Italia... read more
Penny's is a classic noodle shop (now a Chicago chain) under the L tracks that's enjoyed enduring popularity despite its teeny tiny space and so-so wok and noodle dishes. Still, budget-conscious t... read more
You'll swear you're not in Wrigleyville anymore when you saunter into this über-hip BYOB spot with only a handful of tables and a minimalist white interior. The never-ending Pan-Asian menu will sat... read more
Casual and fun Thai restaurant that has pretty good spring rolls and a mountainous rama broccoli. The place is bright and easy-going, the staff young and pleasant. Perfect for those uninitiated to ... read more
There's really two entirely different entities here: a quiet seafood-themed dining room in the back with gentle piano music, and a loud adjoining bar where power-yuppie patrons drink stiff martinis... read more
The lunch crowd flocks for quick, no-nonsense dollar sushi specials from noon to 1PM and 5-6PM at this traditional Wrigleyville sushi hut. The staff is friendly and you'll be in and out before you ... read more
A Chicago success story recently introduced into the L.A. market, Intelligentsia is known as much for its green coffee[em]raw, unroasted coffee beans purchased only from socially responsible growe... read more
A Lakeview institution for matzo balls, chicken soup and other Jewish comfort-food favorites, the Bagel's been around about as long as Manishevitz and the menu reads like it. Huge deli sandwiches a... read more
A charming spot in the Cubs heartland that feels more upscale than it actually is. The bar area, with its fireplace and trio of leather sofas, is home to community performers each night while local... read more
Tequila-infused cocktails are really the main (or only) attraction at this ever-crowded Mexican joint, where the killer margaritas come in sizes that range from really big to enormous. Standard... read more
If you’ve recently passed by the former Duchamp restaurant, y...
The Sandoval brothers--Alfredo, Felipe and Patricio--of Mercadito r...
A gallery of “slurp shots” (pictures of diners slurping...
Tony Mantuano made a name for himself with the high-end, highly acc...
Moncler's Gold Coast outpost brings a touch of Haute-Savoie chic to...