Le Colonial, with locations in New York and San Francisco, also boasts a popular outpost in the heart of Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood. After more than 20 years in its original space on Rush Street,
An instant success when it debuted in 2003, avec is the second restaurant from One Off Hospitality, the group behind Blackbird, Publican, The Violet Hour, Big Star and Nico Osteria. The restaurant, specializes in Mediterranean-inspired small plate dishes, vino and beer.
James Beard Award winner Grant Achatz, who won the coveted "Outstanding Chef Award" in 2008, is one of the city's most acclaimed chefs. His unique, cutting-edge cuisine, full of twists and turns, comes with equally remarkable service, and an extremely high price.
The restaurant chain launched in 1963 out of the founder's trailer. And now he boasts more than 48 units all over the country, including Alaska. Portillo's is most famous for fast food made to order, including hot dogs, fried chicken sandwiches and burgers. The chain has also developed a cult following for its chocolate cake AND chocolate cake milk shake.
Goa is a city on the southwestern coast of India; it's a former Portuguese territory, and the food at Goa restaurant in Chicago reflects a blend of Indian and Portuguese culinary traditions.
Three levels of spectacular modern Japanese dining can be experienced at this sprawling West Loop project from Boka Restaurant Group (Boka, GT Fish & Oyster, Girl and the Goat). The top level is for private dining, the main level is designated for the full dining experience, and the lower-level izakaya
One of the country's foremost celebrity chefs is finally in Chicago, as Michael Mina marks his local debut with this French stunner. Adjoined by a casual French patisserie called Petit Margeaux, this elegant brasserie on the third floor of the Waldorf Astoria Chicago hotel features all the upscale stylings one would expect of a Parisian parlor.
In Lincoln Park, Armitage Alehouse captures the vibe of a London pub with a wood-burning fireplace, a piano player, and select ales and cocktails.
Kathryn Sullivan Alvera (Narcisse, Domaine and Prosecco) and partner Jason Clark are behind this sleek, multi-level River North establishment with a vintage Parisian vibe.
With locations in New York City, South Beach and now Chicago, Lure Fishbar lays out a spectacularly broad and deep selection of fish and seafood.
Chicago pizza institution with an old-time feel baking deep-dish crusts laden with cheese & sauce.
One of the most exciting restaurants to open in Chicago since the pandemic hit, Esme brings together art and food in a combiantion that as lovely to look at as it is delicious to eat.
Having earned a Michelin star in 2021, Omakase Yume has solidified its place as one of the best-known and finest spots in Chicago for Japanese cuisine.
From One Off Hospitality, the restaurant group that brought you such Chicago classics as Blackbird, Publican and avec, comes avec River North, specializing in sophisticated yet casual Mediterranean-influenced cuisine
Adorn at the Four Seasons is a lively new restaurant from James Beard award-winning Chef Jonathon Sawyer, serving exceptional food and full of surprises.
On Chicago’s near north side, Piccolo Sogno is the “little dream” of Chef Tony Priolo, whose goal has been to serve the very finest in rustic Italian cuisine, using locally...
The city's first-ever lounge dedicated to sparkling wine and Champagne continues to set the standards. The venue seamlessly pairs vino with a menu of smart small plates and raw bar items.
This auditorium on Northwestern University's downtown campus hosts many cultural events open to the public.
Stan’s Donuts & Coffee expanded to Streeterville for its second Chicago location, peddling the same formula of decadent donuts and Intelligentsia coffee and tea as the Wicker Park original.
MCA Performances include a wide variety of dramatic, musical and performance-art works.
Watch games, play games, and let them shuttle you to and from home games. Or check out the Irish-influenced pub grub.
Timothy O'Toole's recipes for Guinness beef stew and Guinness french toast
One of Chicago's Best French Bistro's
DISCOVER CULINARY NIRVANA and great variety of Indian culture as experienced through her many regional cuisines-from Bombay and Delhi to Goa.
The second location of Lettuce Entertain You's Loop-based donut shop is bigger and more expansive in Streeterville. Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken is an artisan donut shop with the added bonus of fried chicken sandwiches, featuring a wide array of sweet and savory comfort foods.
Yolk specializes in all things egg — omelets, scramblers, frittatas, and even an egg-topped breakfast pizza, plus pancakes, French toast, crepes, oatmeal, specialty juices and their own private-labeled premium coffee.
WoodWind is situated in the former space of GreenRiver, the highly lauded, yet now shuttered cocktail lounge and eatery. Though there's a strong emphasis on cocktails here, expect a completely different experience.
Chef Gregory Elliot puts a modern Italian spin on hotel cuisine at Current, the latest dining concept from Cornerstone Restaurant Group's W Chicago - Lakeshore.
An excellent exploration of India’s culture through its cuisine can be had at “The IG”. The Indian Garden Restaurant & Catering Chicago. Inside, the air is regal, with the rich aromas of cumin, curry, and cinnamon.
L’Aventino Forno Romano in Streeterville specializes in new takes on a traditional Roman pizza called “pinsa.”
