Making a Chicago-style hot dog, with all its requisite toppings, is also known as "dragging it through the garden". Read more.
You can’t go wrong with Mercadito; both the food & drinks are amazing, particularly any of the tacos – if you can get a table. Read more.
Stars like Josh Duhamel and the Glee cast load up on their crunchy tuna rolls and famous carrot cake–only to dance off the calories downstairs at Sub51. Tip: Make a reservation or expect a big wait.
No one at Epic restaurant’s rooftop lounge seems to be worrying much about the drinks (strong, decent cocktails) or the view (a third-story close-up of nearby buildings). Read more.
The Lei (Courvoisier VS, cream, apricot juice, simple syrup), which you'll hilariously ask the waitress for in a way that implies you're actually asking her to have sex!! Read more.
Prime steaks here are covered in a secret 15-ingredient dry rub & served sizzling on 400-degree plates, w/ sig cuts including a 33oz chef's cut bone-in ribeye. Plus, there's a 500-strong wine list. Read more.
South American cuisine and brightly colored decor will transport you to, well, Carnivale! Try the rum-glazed roast pork or pupusas stuffed with oxtail, cheese, and refried beans.
Looking for a little pick-me-up? Dig into a big basket of truffle fries, served with truffle mayo. Read more.
If you like steaks which melt in your mouth and overall fun atmosphere, definitely try N9NE Steakhouse!
This place is hands down the best steakhouse in the city!!! Try the sweet potato casserole and or the bread pudding with whiskey sauce! AMAZING.....
Fogo de Chao is the best Brazilian Steakhouse in Chicago! Make sure to enjoy the traditional drink of Brazil and order a caprihina or order a bottle if wine from our award winning wine list
Swing by to carve up standard high-end steakhouse selections such as a 16 oz. Delmonico, 23 oz. bone-in ribeye, or a 2 lb. Maine lobster. Read more.
In the film "High Fidelity" (2000), Rob's ex-girlfriend Laura (Iben Hjejle) meets up with Rob's sister Liz (Joan Cusack) to have a serious chat in scenes filmed in this Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse. Read more.
Wow, what a great steakhouse. Definitely the place for all of those folks tired of the chains. A bit pricey, but the food definitely proves it's worth. Try the Kobe Filet, perfect.
Thought you'd want to know: Chicago Cut has been nominated for Best New Steakhouse in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! Read more.
One of the best steakhouse I have been. Warm contemporary plush interior. The steaks are succulent, perfectly cooked and filled with great taste at every bite. Entrées & desserts are perfctly matched Read more.
Formal waitstaff first-class service but push the signature dishes (daily specials looked as good or better), and brag about "wet-aged meat" vs. "dry-aged meat." Incredibly good steakhouse. Read more.
Reservations thru opentable.com will cut down on your wait time tremendously .. & opentable is free to use!
Sharing is optional with the hamachi guacamole appetizer: large chunks of avocado, layered with raw yellowtail cubes and served in a pool of wasabi-seasoned soy sauce. Read more.
Steak tartare is punched-up with condiment-of-the-moment violet mustard for lush, well-seasoned results that are a deep, purply red. Read more.
Check in during all-you-can-handle tapas and paella Fridays. Every week, from 5-7pm, this pan-Latin resto-lounge charges only $2.27 per uber-delicious serving. Read more.
The ceviche mixto is especially enticing for summer meals, with its citrusy mix of marinated blue marlin, sea scallops and calamari, topped with avocado and lime. Read more.
Gotta say that with all the great brunch places around, there is no excuse for such mediocre food for breakfast. Not that hard to make an egg over easy.
Mention "ZED451 Celebrate with Ice" to receive a glass of Moët & Chandon Ice Imperial and housemade fruit sorbet. Remember to submit your receipt for the chance to win a $10,000 shopping spree. Read more.
Go to Yolk on South Michigan Ave. for a great weekend breakfast, but get there early, or risk waiting in line.
Gioco's hearts of palm salad blends flavors and textures, adding chopped radicchio, celery, gorgonzola and lemony dressing. Read more.
Sweetwater chopped salad is the best chopped salad my boyfriend and I have ever had!!! So flavorful!
TheWit Hotel’s swank rooftop lounge sports a specialty cocktail menu, a well-curated wine list and Mediterranean small plates. Read more.
