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

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