Chicago

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.

Gaijin

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

Obélix

Anelya

OMAKASE YUME

Chic, compact spot for high-end, multi-course Japanese menus with beer, wine & sake.

The Perch Kitchen and Tap

Trendy grill eatery for craft beers, cocktails & elevated bar bites in an industrial-chic setting.

Tied House

Sleek spot for refined New American fare & cocktails in an airy space with an outdoor fireplace.

Beity - West Loop

Chicago Cut Steakhouse

Stylish modern steakhouse with a patio overlooking the river & iPad wine list.

John's Food and Wine

Creepies

Matilda Restaurant

Gingie

Aba

Posh destination for elevated Mediterranean fare and cocktails, plus a lounge-style rooftop patio.

The Oakville Grill & Cellar

Il Porcellino

Casual-chic, vibrant spot for housemade pastas, Italian specials, and wine.

RPM Seafood

Fashionable, riverfront locale for seafood-based fine dining with pasta, steaks & premium full bar.

Kitchen + Kocktails By Kevin Kelley - Chicago

Global comfort fare like fried chicken & waffles, plus cocktails, served in a flashy lounge setting.

Gibsons Italia

High-style eatery serving Italian dishes and American steaks with a vast wine list, fireplace, and a roof deck.

Chicago Chop House

Traditional steakhouse in a restored brownstone decorated with photos of local celebrities.

Duck Duck Goat

Creative Chinese fare from celeb chef Stephanie Izard served in buzzy, ornately decorated surrounds.

Quartino Ristorante

Bustling, bi-level space where groups go for small & large plates plus cocktails & carafes of wine.

NAIA

Fioretta

Bistro Monadnock

Brasero

Noriko Handroll Bar

mfk. Restaurant

Seafood-focused eatery for rare & global fish dishes in a cozy, seaside-inspired space with a bar.

River Roast

Vibrant social house for refined, modern American tavern fare like whole roasted chicken, fish & beef, plus scenic river views.

Ema

Mediterranean small plates and spreads with fresh breads paired with regional wines in an airy surrounding.

Siena Tavern

Neapolitan pies, homemade pastas, and wine in an upscale space with a bar and lounge.

Remington's

Traditional steakhouse fare and seafood in a stylish, modern setting with booths and fireplaces.

The Gage

Refined cuisine with a selection of beers, wine, and cocktails in a lively space with Millennium Park views.

Grill on 21

The Berghoff Restaurant

Institution since 1898 serving traditional German cuisine & steins of beer in an old-world setting.