Local eats

The Wall Street Journal: Maison Premiere has whole pigs delivered regularly, and the chef uses them for both dinner entrees and the Suckling Pig breakfast. Read more.

Thrillist: Pancakes that are worth the five-hour wait on a Saturday, but if you go during the week you just might beat the crowd...

Nino E: Coconut Curry Udon is rich and delicious, get some rice on the side and dig in!

Serious Eats: This classy, minimalist Japanese focuses on the finer aspects of Japanese cuisine. Their silky, home-made tofu and sea urchin infused egg custard "chawanmushi" are popular favorites.

Yameng: Amazing vegetables and Zha Jiang Mian ( black bean paste handmade noodles)

Michael Cosentino: Really great thin crust pizza and a lighter alternative to Zachary's deep dish. Exactly the kind of place that College Ave has been lacking! Order whole pies or by the slice.