6 Spots We Can’t Wait For

Bavette's 218 W. Kinzie St. River North Opening in: May Beyond prime-aged beef, chilled seafood, and brown spirits, details on the Gilt Bar neighbor are scant. But with Brendan Sodikoff behind it, there's likely to be a line out front when it opens. Belly Q 1400 W. Randolph St.; 312-563-1010. West Loop Opening in: June … Read more

2. Next

  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Dave Beran at Next 2. Next 953 W. Fulton Market 312-226-0858 West Loop Global Historical $$$$ Chef: Dave Beran Related links The Thai Menu at Next Is a Party Dish Flash: Why Jeff Ruby … Read more

5. Perennial Virant

  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 5. Perennial Virant 1800 N. Lincoln Ave. 312-981-7070 Lincoln Park American $$ Chef: Paul Virant Related links Reviews: GT Fish & Oyster, Perennial Virant "The Preservation Kitchen‚" by Paul Virant Grilled Asparagus @ Perennial … Read more

6. Vera

  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Vera’s paella with rabbit thigh, duck confit, duck chorizo, and pickled chilies 6. Vera 1023 W. Lake St. 312-243-9770 West Loop Spanish $$ Chef: Mark Mendez Related links Reviews: Bar Toma and Vera Vera … Read more

7. Telegraph

  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 The bar at Telegraph 7. Telegraph 2601 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-292-9463 Logan Square Wine bar $$ Chef: Johnny Anderes Related links Telegraph Wine Bar in Logan Square‚ÄîA Few Tips for Patrons Salmon @ Telegraph … Read more

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