Chicago

Birrieria Zaragoza

Ghin Khao Eat Rice

Laid-back neighborhood outpost offering up classic Thai cuisine in a colorful dining room.

Chef’s Special Cocktail Bar

Buzzing craft cocktail bar with a menu of Americanized Chinese favorites in tavern environs.

Provaré

Kie-Gol-Lanee Logan Square

Virtue Restaurant

Hearty Southern cooking paired with wines & cocktails in funky-chic quarters with an open kitchen.

Table, Donkey and Stick

Upscale comfort fare & drinks from Europe's Alpine regions served in a rustic, minimalist setting.

Mazor

Mirra

Superkhana International

Creative, Indian-inspired dining with wines & craft cocktails in funky digs with a courtyard.

Mott St

Asian-inspired plates & craft cocktails served amid funky furnishings & communal tables.

TXA TXA Club

Chilam Balam

Seasonal Mexican dishes for sharing in a cozy basement setting where patrons bring their own liquor.

Daisies

Stylish spot with seasonal pasta and vegetables on the New American menu, along with craft cocktails.

Cellar Door Provisions

Frontera Grill

Chef Rick Bayless' always busy flagship where creative Mexican fare is served in a festive space.

Taqueria Chingon

Straightforward restaurant spotlighting familiar Mexican cuisine, including tacos & quesadillas.

SIFR

Nadu

Sol de Mexico

Colorful joint featuring classic Mexican favorites, mole from family recipes & a long tequila list.

Kyoten Next Door

Alla Vita

Traditional Italian specialties plated in a stylish, elegant restaurant with a whimsical vibe.

Provare Chicago

Itoko

Valhalla

Jeong

Inventive Korean cuisine with elegant presentations, served in minimal environs with full bar.

RPM Steak

Pasta, steaks & seafood served in a sleek, group-friendly eatery backed by Giuliana & Bill Rancic.

Chez Joël

Quaint, family-owned bistro serving upscale Southern French cuisine & wine by the bottle or glass.

Oliver’s

The Gundis Kurdish Kitchen

Relaxed Middle Eastern restaurant offering Kurdish cooking plus beer & wine, coffee & tea.

North Pond

Modern, creative American fare made with local ingredients in a peaceful locale inside Lincoln Park.

avec Restaurant

Inventive small & large plates served in a cozy, minimalist space with communal seating.

Momotaro

Modern Japanese restaurant for sushi and robata, with a downstairs, Tokyo-influenced izakaya.

avec River North

Mediterranean-inspired eats are matched by a robust wine list in this stylish restaurant with a bar.

Coalfire

Casual pizzeria serving coal-oven pies with crispy thin crusts & premium toppings, plus beer & wine.

Osteria Langhe

Italian joint serving seasonal Piemontese fare in casual digs with bare woods tables & a rustic bar.

Bayan Ko Diner

S.K.Y.

Creative New American fare with global influences is offered in a stylish setting with a lounge.

Gaijin

Hip, warehouse-like setting for savory Japanese pancakes, creative shaved ice desserts & highballs.

Tzuco

Upscale, stylish spot for regional Mexican cuisine with craft cocktails and a pastry chef