Try the crispy, two-foot-long paper dosa filled with potatoes seasoned with mustard seed and cumin; order it "masala" and get a smear of tangy chutney. Read more.
The Cuban sandwich here is among the best in town; pork-filled tamales, crunchy bacalao, the roasted pork dinner with yellow rice and garlicky greens, and caramelized sweet plantains are must-haves. Read more.
The miso-marinated lamb ribs are completely unsharable, and so craveable that you should probably order two per person and resign yourself to be seen shamelessly sucking on the bone. Read more.
Each winter feast begins with hot glogg in the garden before guests hit the buffet, which features ten varieties of herring and hot dishes like Jansson’s Temptation, a creamy potato casserole. Read more.
After the nervous drive to this BYOB, you see Talbott, the relaxed, warm host/waiter/sommelier. He learns your name, attends to your wine and sets the tone that makes dining a one-of-a-kind experience Read more.
The shtick at this DePaul neighbor: jars of jam and Nutella on every table, meant to spread on whatever you order. The pancakes here are a step above standard issue, and the coffee is pretty good. Read more.
The décor is a little cheesy, but with chef Alfredo Colle manning the domed oven, this is possibly the best Neapolitan 'za in town. [Eater 38 Member]
Since pretty much everything tastes better with melted cheese, chef Cary Taylor isn’t short of options, topping his pasta with everything from smoked bacon and blue cheese to roasted mushrooms. Read more.
According to burgerexpert and host of Burger Land George Motz, "Eddie Lakin is pretty passionate about burgers and got it right when he opened. Old school feel, new school quality."
Where else can you get a beer, a taco and a shot of whisky for under $10? Leave it to Blackbird exec chef Paul Kahan to make it happen. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Authentic Costa Rican fare in a casual mom-and-pop BYO setting with some of the best chicken burritos around. Experiment with the casado and an oatmeal shake. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Try the kimchi bacon cheese fries from our 100 Best list: We never really understood the fuss over cheese fries…until we had these.
This covered terrace in Lincoln Square features shareable dishes like charcuterie and pickled vegetables, accompanied by summery wine coolers served by the glass and pitcher. http://tmout.us/lKTEo Read more.
Epic's a multifaceted, multi-level, colorfully industrial-chic temple of food and drink replete with towering 21-foot ceilings on the first floor and tables made from the wooden beams. Read more.
Edzo's is giving Chicagoans one less reason to take the Purple Line north, now that it's taken its burger craftsmanship and '70s greasy spoon vibe down to Lincoln Avenue. Read more.
Never go late night here because at time they are just into working the waitress had an attitude the cooking staff makes horrible food and they charge you food that's not yours... horrible experience!
There are creative weekly specials like crab rangoon or schnitzel and spaetzle, and the place is well-known for its mac and cheese pie. But I usually go for the Philly cheesesteak slice.
If a Chipotle franchise knocked boots with a Southern BBQ joint, things would probably get really messy, but the resulting offspring might well look something like Blackwood BBQ. Read more.
