3. Tavernita

  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 The scene at Tavernita 3. Tavernita 151 W. Erie St. 312-274-1111 River North Spanish $$$ Chef: Ryan Poli Related links Dish Flash: Ryan Poli Visits Spain for Tavernita Ideas Dish Flash: Ten Questions for … Read more

4. EL Ideas

  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Phillip Foss preparing roe at EL Ideas 4. EL Ideas 2419 W. 14th St. 312-226-8144 Douglas Park Contemporary $$$$ Chef: Phillip Foss Related links Eight Questions for Phillip Foss of Meatyballs About His New … Read more

1. Goosefoot

  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 1. Goosefoot 2656 W. Lawrence Ave. 773-942-7547 Lincoln Square Contemporary $$$$ Chef: Chris Nugent Next may have gotten the headlines, but Goosefoot is the superior restaurant. It's more inclusive, more fun, less of a … Read more

20. Nellcôte

  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Saturday night at Nellcôte 20. Nellcôte 833 W. Randolph St. 312-432-0500 West Loop Western Mediterranean $$ Chef: Jared Van Camp Related links Nellc√¥te to Open on Randolph Street Dish: Fresh Cut Flours Slipping in … Read more

19. Bar Toma

  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Will Fox, a waiter at Bar Toma, holds a pizza Margherita 19. Bar Toma 110 E. Pearson St. 312-266-3110 Gold Coast Italian wine bar $ Chef: Erik Freeberg Related links Reviews: Bar Toma and … Read more

Essential Guide to Randolph Street

The Essential Guide to Randolph Street Key: = The pioneers = The The newbies = The future What began as a modest dinner party with Vivo in 1991 has grown into a culinary rager, and you're invited (stretchy-waisted-chic attire required). So where should you go? Start your engine at Ina's–a morning fixture since 2001–where the … Read more

16. Slurping Turtle

  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 16. Slurping Turtle 116 W. Hubbard St. 312-464-0466 River North Japanese $ Chef: Takashi Yagihashi Related links Slurping Turtle: Comfort Food, Japanese-Style Agedashi Eggplant @ Slurping Turtle Yuke Tatake @ Slurping Turtle Macarons @ … Read more

15. Rustic House

  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 15. Rustic House 1967 N. Halsted St. 312-929-3227 Lincoln Park American $$$ Chef: Jason Paskewitz Related links Reviews: Antico and Rustic House Three Questions for Jason Paskewitz Gemini Bistro Owners to Open Rustic House … Read more

17. Urban Union

  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 17. Urban Union 1421 W. Taylor St. 312-929-4302 Little Italy/University Village American small plates $$ Chef: Michael Shrader Related links Dish Flash: Michael Shrader Leaving Epic to Open Urban Union on Taylor Street Farro … Read more

18. Grange Hall Burger Bar

  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 18. Grange Hall Burger Bar 844 W. Randolph St. 312-491-0844 West Loop Hamburgers ¢ Chef: Angela Lee Related links Beef Burger @ Grange Hall Burger Bar Hot-Fudge Sundae @ Grange Hall Burger Bar Chips … Read more