Logan Square's gastropub, with a kick-ass whisky selection, has made national headlines and even got a Michelin star. Like a nose-to-tail approach? So does chef Jared Wentworth. [Eater 38 Member] Leer más.
Sure the massive Chinese menu is daunting as hell, but go with a group and you only need to know about one thing: the roasted Peking duck served tableside. [Eater 38 Member] Leer más.
Michael Kornick doing edgy, grass-fed-beef burgers with partner David Morton? With thick shakes and gourmet hand-cut fries? Um, yes please. [Eater 38 Member] Leer más.
Those in the know order from the spicier, more authentic Thai menu, but either way this is hands-down one of our fave Thai spots in Chicago. [Eater 38 Member] Leer más.
Jason Hammel and Jason Vincent give us another reason to travel to Pilsen: their impeccably prepared rustic seasonal fare and a cool, modern Kevin Heisner-designed room to eat in. [Eater 38 Member] Leer más.
Rustic low country French bistro and a BYO policy in a super cute Lakeview setting makes Joncarl Lachman's spot perfect for dates or dinner with friends. [Eater 38 Member]
If you're not serious about great wine, beer and locally sourced, seasonal small plates, this chill Humboldt Park spot will convert you. [Eater 38 Member]
Seasonal ingredients, a constantly morphing rustic menu and an adorable back patio make this Andersonville spot one of the best Italian joints in the city. [Eater 38 Member] Leer más.
Bill Kim turned noodles and dumplings on their head when he opened this downscale joint with incredibly flavorful food in a middle-of-nowhere strip mall. [Eater 38 Member] Leer más.
Uptown's Argyle Street is also known as Little Saigon and Tank Noodle is the crown jewel for its authentic Vietnamese cuisine, especially the various steaming bowls of pho. [Eater 38 Member] Leer más.
Coalfire changed the way we think about thin crust. If you like it super crispy with a little bit of char, this is your new haunt. [Eater 38 Member]
Shin Thompson's understated Logan Square BYO is the perfect place for a multi-course fine dining experience ... where you can wear jeans. [Eater 38 Member] Leer más.
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] Leer más.
One of four Chinatown spots owned by Tony Hu, the focus here is on Szechwan dishes, ranging from the basic to the downright adventurous. [Eater 38 Member]
The Bristol chef Chris Pandel does things with animal parts most others wouldn't dare and the experience is heightened because of it. [Eater 38 Member] Leer más.
When you crave beer and bar snacks like puffed pig ears, hamachi with bone marrow and shishito peppers, you have but one place to go. [Eater 38 Member] Leer más.
Rustic Italian fare seems like it was cooked in the countryside and somehow transported to your plate, pairs seamlessly with the full-bodied red in your glass. [Eater 38 Member] Leer más.
Thought you’d want to know: Davanti Enoteca has been nominated for Best New Italian in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! Leer más.
Try the scallops from our 100 Best list: The accompaniments (corn-poblano hash on our first visit) change with the seasons. The flawlessly seared scallops are here to stay.
Try the fried chicken and waffles from our 100 Best list: The chance to eat Art Smith's incomparable fried chicken from the dinner menu, for breakfast—smothered with Burton’s maple syrup.
Eater National 38 member: Given how early gimmicks (like butterscotch bacon dangling from a wire gizmo) stuck in people’s heads, what might amaze most about a meal at Alinea is its accessibility. Leer más.
