Take two Bloody Marys and call me in the afternoon ...

1. Wishbone (West Loop, Roscoe Village) - This home-style Southern cooking makes you miss your mama less.
2. Chicago Diner (Wrigleyville) - A vegetarian haven.
3. Lula Café (Logan Square) - Brunch at this hipster haunt is worth the wait.

Make an early dinner reservation, then head over to Grant Park to watch election night live with Obama.

1. Chicago Firehouse - Classic American dishes served in a restored firehouse in the South Loop.
2. Eleven City Diner - A Jewish-style deli serving up the old New York schtick.
3. Oysy - The South Loop's premier sushi spot is here to stay.