Korean flavors mark the starting point for Beverly Kim and Johnny Clark’s unexpected but always exceptional forays into global flavors. Read more.
Diners come here for three things: to sample the massive list of brews, to taste impeccable charcuterie and oysters or to begin their Sundays with arguably the best brunch in town. Read more.
It's not the easiest spot to get to, but it's sure worth the drive. The award winning fishery, which has been around since the late forties, is known for its fish smoked in a natural wood smokehouse.
The pastas are the stars, such as cannelloni saltimbocca with merguez, manchego cheese, peas, harissa, and balsamico, many of which are made on a small demonstration stage of sorts behind the bar. Read more.
Don't overlook the coffee (Bang Bang roasts its own), the insane biscuits (with a spread of housemade jams & butters) or the huge yard, strung with lights & filled with picnic tables & lush greenery. Read more.
Drink this: Order by the flight and taste 3-4 wines in two ounce portions for $13-$17. Read more.
Extra sauce? Extra cheese? Yes please! Although Burt's pizza is great as is, all the extra options are most definitely a plus! Read more.
Bill Addison: "Arroz gordo, a specialty of Macanese home cooks and Fat Rice's namesake dish, forever dispels the notion that fusion cuisine began with wasabi mashed potatoes and its horrific ilk." Read more.
Stephen Cole's temple to cocktailing is still shaking things up in Lincoln Park with some deceptively strong craft drinks.
Cool spot on Millennium Park. Several spots within for food/drinks. Skip the more formal Cherry Circle Room & head to Cindy's for great shared plates (meatballs!) and a stunning view.
Extra creamy and creatively flavored, Jeni's has a remarkably ability to make other ice cream seem one dimensional—like it's missing something.
There are too many choices to try in just one visit, including Pistachio and Honey, Intelligentsia Black Cat Espresso, Goat Cheese and Cherries and even a Riesling Poached Pear Sorbet. Read more.
I've been to three different locations of Jeni's and I've always been impressed by the service. This time I had wild berry lavender and Bangkok peanut. Unfortunately I was not very impressed.
If you’re up for laughs, you must stop into Second City. It’s one of the best comedy clubs in the country and always a fun night. - Nikki
Try one of the dipped beef sandwiches - they've been a Chicago staple for 70 years. As seen on Man v Food: Chicago.
The Italian beef is great, but the Italian beef combo, which adds in a freshly grilled Italian sausage, is the real reason to visit.
Superdawg, which has been in business since 1948, sports two curiously dressed, 12-foot winking weenies on its roof (named Maurie and Flaurie after the owners), and provides car-hop service. Read more.
Ganji’s massive miche is crusty and cakey; his cranberry-walnut loaf makes the world’s best toast. The best part of this great bread? We hear PQM also sells some meats to go with it. Read more.
Late nights on weekends, you’ll find the staff at Weiner’s Circle serving up some of their signature, borderline offensive but good-humored ribbing alongside their equally famous Chicago-style dogs. Read more.
This jazz institution is legendary for three things: it was once a Capone hangout, it’s haunted, and the no-nonsense staff will shush you and the friends who dragged you in during jazz sets.
If there’s a single place in the city that signifies “cocktail bar,” it’s this Victorian-esque Wicker Park lounge. Order the First Snow cocktail: http://tmoutchi.us/13EV7jr
In addition to their awesome cocktails they have a small selection of beers of tropical origin!
The Malnatis are considered the first family of deep-dish pizza in Chicago. – Camille Ford, Food Wars Read more.
The Malnati Chicago Classic combines a signature buttercrust with their awesome well-seasoned homemade sausage. It's one of the best deep dish pizzas known to man.
Great selection and perfectly cooked doughnuts. Wide variety of chocolate items that can easily be dessert. Avoid the bagels though - for a bakery this good at doughnuts, the bagels are disappointing
The doughnut ice cream sandwich at Firecakes is one of the 100 best things we ate this year. http://tmout.us/rLOtk Read more.
"Sidle up to the 'bar' for a taste of Dark Matter coffee, which is roasted in eight-pound batches above the café in unusual flavor profiles that have caught the attention of area restaurants." Read more.
For more than a decade, “consciously sourced” and “sustainable” have been traits that one could describe as “so Lula.” The gorgeously plated dishes are greater than the sum of their very great parts. Read more.
This time-travel-themed (it has a DeLorean in the front) coffee shop has a small selection of baked goods from Fritz Pastry, Cheerios and other assorted cereals; and talented baristas.
Gaslight roasts its own beans and brews them via drip, pour-over and siphon methods. http://tmoutchi.us/13RnXNp Read more.
Looking for a cool place to hang out with friends this weekend or just need to a spot to get away? Sawada coffee shop is trending this week and their Military latte alone is worth the trip. Read more.
Around since 1875, this apothecary's original location is stacked floor-to-ceiling with every medicine, scent and homeopathic brand you can think of. It's one of Lincoln Square's many hip boutiques. Read more.
Go to RSVP Gallery for great pop art collectibles and limited edition merchandise. Owned by Kanye West's assistant.
Joe Lauer and Jena Frey’s boutique carries cute, uniquely cut garments, shoes and accessories with a touch of mod (think Grandma meets the Beatles) for men and women.
The racks are dotted with pristine vintage picks, like delicately patterned shirtdresses and ballet-hued silk tops.
Typical minimal design store with cute home goods, clothes, and paper goods. Good selection of small planters.
The staff are knowledgeable about the history of the store and the location. Ask them if it's not to busy.
Great location in Wicker right off the Damen stop on the Blue Line. Good spaces for meetings and workings, but rooms are pretty small
