Bavette’s
Classic ribeye with truffle mac and cheese Photo: Nick Murway var latitude = 41.889368; var longitude = -87.634949; var mapID = "mini-map"; makeMiniMap(latitude,longitude,mapID); Bavette’s 218 West Kinzie Street River...
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Momotaro
Sashimi platter Photos: Jeff Marini This self-described “multidimensional Japanese restaurant” from the Boka Restaurant Group comprises three levels and 10,000 square feet and cost $3.4 million to build. Its expansive...
La Chaparrita
Carne asada (top) and al pastor tacos Photo: Jeff Marini There is so much to love about La Chaparrita that it’s hard to know where to start. The Mexico City–style...
Everest
Roasted Maine lobster Photo: Jeff Marini var latitude = 41.875976; var longitude = -87.632173; var mapID = "mini-map"; makeMiniMap(latitude,longitude,mapID); Everest 440 South La Salle Street, 40th floor Loop French...
Fat Rice
Sweet and sour tamarind tofu (top left) and the arroz gordo Photo: Jeff Marini Fat Rice may be the most universally beloved restaurant in Chicago. Prized in equal measure by...
North Pond
Bison loin carpaccio Photo: Anna Knott One of Chicago’s savviest restaurateurs, Bruce Sherman has built an estimable career of making American food that’s both brainy and fulfilling. His take on...
The Publican
Ham chop Photos: Jeff Marini var latitude = 41.886573; var longitude = -87.648960; var mapID = "mini-map"; makeMiniMap(latitude,longitude,mapID); The Publican 837 West Fulton Market West Loop American $$$$ The...
EL Ideas
Sweetbreads Photos: Jeff Marini Phillip Foss’s tiny BYO draws a self-selecting clientele: the kind of people who want to know every detail of how that chawanmushi with morels and snails...
Giant
Photos: Jeff Marini var latitude = 41.917206; var longitude = -87.707505; var mapID = "mini-map"; makeMiniMap(latitude,longitude,mapID); Giant 3209 West Armitage Avenue Logan Square Contemporary $$$ If there were a...
Kai Zan
Nigiri selection Photo: Jeff Marini var latitude = 41.895506; var longitude = -87.691583; var mapID = "mini-map"; makeMiniMap(latitude,longitude,mapID); Kai Zan 2557 West Chicago Avenue Humboldt Park Japanese $$$$ You...