Whether you're looking for hot dogs or Italian beef, very few places offer up that kind of greasy iconic Chicago-style street food better than the classic food hall-esque Portillo's on Ontario Street. Read more.
Consistently lauded as some of the best tacos in the country, venture to the southwest side for some of the best goat and other standout dishes like consomme at this small father-and-son standout. Read more.
When you need your fried seafood or smoked fish fix, hit this James Beard-recognized, Anthony Bourdain-endorsed classic Chicago fish house on the Far South Side. Read more.
The quality of food—crispy potato hash with duck heart gravy; foie gras, scrambled eggs and toast; and those damn tasty griddled burgers—puts this spot in a new category. Read more.
Lou Malnati’s has been serving the city for decades. It's all about with the signature “Lou,” topped with spinach, mushroom and sliced tomatoes. Get it with the buttercrust and thank us later. Read more.
With three cuts of beef, two types of cheese and a bottomless reserve of umami, it’s clear this burger has been obsessed over by chef Ryan McCaskey http://tmoutchi.us/YmTIHi Read more.
Chef Jared Van Camp works to make this burger’s meatiness shine, topping it with equally savory toppings: housemade bacon, a fried egg, aioli and Gruyère. http://tmoutchi.us/YmTIHi Read more.
This is the natural habitat of malts and beef tallow French fries. The cheeseburger is one of the beefiest around, and the bun is well-toasted for a contrast in texture. http://tmoutchi.us/YmTIHi Read more.