8. Acadia

  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 8. Acadia 1639 S. Wabash Ave.; 312-360-9500 South Loop American $$$$ Chef: Ryan McCaskey Related links Lobster Pot Pie @ Acadia Beet Salad @ Acadia Chicken Presse @ Acadia Dish: Jones for Acadia What's … Read more

9. Yusho

  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Salmon with salmon roe, curried leeks, potato, and oysters at Yusho 9. Yusho 2853 N. Kedzie Ave. 773-904-8558 Avondale Asian small plates $$ Chef: Matthias Merges Related links Charlie Trotter's Veteran Matthias Merges to … Read more

13. Ombra

  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 13. Ombra 5310 N. Clark St.; 773-506-8600 Andersonville Italian $ Chef: Carlos Ysaguirre Related links Dish: Shadow Boxing The funky, overloaded room—think repurposed-leather-jacket seats, sepia Italian newspapers, and communal-y booths—is not for everyone. But … Read more

11. Ada St.

  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11. Ada St. 1664 N. Ada St. 773-697-7069 Clybourn Corridor Mediterranean small plates $ Chef: Zoë Schor Related links Weekend Photos: Ada Street Five Questions for Zo√´ Schor Chocolate & Ciabatta Dessert @ Ada … Read more

10. Au Cheval

  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 The open kitchen at Au Cheval 10. Au Cheval 800 W. Randolph St. 312-929-4580 West Loop Diner/European $ Chef: Sam Engelhardt Related links Menu Items for Brendan Sodikoff's Diner, Au Cheval, Revealed Omelet @ … Read more

14. Autre Monde

  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 14. Autre Monde 6727 W. Roosevelt Rd., Berwyn 708-775-8122 Mediterranean $$ Chefs: Dan Pancake and Beth Partridge Related links Chickpea Pudding @ Autre Monde Entrec√¥te @ Autre Monde Tagliatelle @ Autre Monde When food … Read more

12. Libertad

  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 7931 Lincoln Ave., Skokie 847-674-8100 New Latin $$ Chef: Armando Gonzalez Related links Calabasita Pumpkin @ Libertad Hummus @ Libertad Skirt Steak @ Libertad Dish: Freedom from Fajitas What's New, What's Coming, and What's … Read more

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