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Franks 'N' Dawgs is one of Food.

1. Franks 'N' Dawgs

1863 N Clybourn Ave (at W Wisconsin St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · North Side · 67 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: These guys make their own sausage fresh each day. They use fresh-baked buns and the menu includes items like duck confit hot dogs. -- Andrew Zimmern, Bizarre Foods Read more.

2. Alinea

9.1
1723 N Halsted St (btwn W North Ave & W Willow St), Chicago, IL
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 143 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Sardine sandwiches floating on titanium antennae, solidified olive oil -- Alinea may well be, and I do not say this lightly, the most important restaurant in America. -- Andrew Zimmern, Bizarre Foods

3. L'Appetito

8.6
30 E Huron St (at Wabash), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 32 tips and reviews

Jared F.Jared F.: Not only is the food amazing, L'Appetito actually carries pasta (De Cecco) that is found in many supermercato's in actual Italy. Having been lived in Italy it was great to find this place. Authentic!

Sushi Taiyo is one of Food.

4. Sushi Taiyo

58 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Near North Side · 46 tips and reviews

5. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

8.6
210 E Ohio St (at N St Clair St), Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · Streeterville · 134 tips and reviews

AnneAnne: best lunch special ever~ the hanger steak is amazing

New England Seafood Company is one of Food.

6. New England Seafood Company

3341 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Lakeview · 62 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: While obvious selections such as clam chowder and lobster rolls are available, visitors can also nosh on fried clams, steamers (steamed clams), and lobster bisque.

Emilio's Tapas - Sol y Nieve is one of Food.

7. Emilio's Tapas - Sol y Nieve

215 E Ohio St (at N Fairbanks Ct), Chicago, IL
Tapas Restaurant · Streeterville · 39 tips and reviews

8. TRU

676 N Saint Clair St (at E Huron St), Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Streeterville · 30 tips and reviews

kate F.kate FELDT: Absolutely spectacular dining experience. Chef Anthony Martin amazes you with every plate. Chef's tasting menu and Valentine's Day tasting menu were both fantastic. Wine list includes 1800 selections!

Piccolo Sogno is one of Food.

9. Piccolo Sogno

9.1
464 N Halsted St (at Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Fulton River District · 111 tips and reviews

10. Jason's Deli

8.3
1258 S Canal St, Chicago, IL
Food Truck · South Loop · 51 tips and reviews

Phil B.Phil Bernardi: too bad they don't have these in Indiana

11. Fat Johnnies

7.2
7242 S Western Ave (btwn W 72nd & W 73rd), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Marquette Park · 19 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Only Chicago could convince me that the New York hot dog was not, in fact, anywhere near the apex of the hot dog arts. (The Chicago Red Hot deserves that honor). – Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations Read more.

12. Hot Doug's

3324 N California Ave (at Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Northwest Side · 236 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: The Happiest Words Ever Written: fries cooked in duck fat at Hot Doug's. – Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations Read more.

13. Burt's Place

7.7
8541 Ferris Ave (btw Lincoln Ave & Capulina Ave), Morton Grove, IL
Pizzeria · 40 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: I don’t know that I’d call it ”pizza.” Whatever Burt’s selling is something special. Some kind of crusty, tomatoey, cheesy casserole something with delightfully fresh toppings. – Anthony Bourdain Read more.

14. Dat Donut

8.3
8249 S Cottage Grove Ave (at E. 83rd St.), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · East Chatham · 47 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: This take-out bakery specializes in the "Big Dat" an enormous doughnut, measuring 9" across and 3" tall.

15. The Southern Mac & Cheese Truck

Chicago, IL
Food Truck · Streeterville · 19 tips and reviews

MashableMashable: "They have such fabulous, delicious creations. They offer a Foursquare deal, they are very active on Facebook/Twitter which makes them super easy to find and track down." - Nicole Lumbreras Read more.

Hot Doug's is one of Food.

16. Hot Doug's

3324 N California Ave (at Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Northwest Side · 236 tips and reviews

SheenaSheena: Duck sausage w/foie gras. Freaking yum. Best fountain pop: coke, cherry coke, root beer and pib! Ive had luck w/min-no line around 230-3 on weekdays. Don't forget cash!

Five Guys is one of Food.

17. Five Guys

7.8
1456 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Hyde Park · 23 tips and reviews
Submarine Tender is one of Food.

18. Submarine Tender

8.7
200 Des Plaines Ave (at Randoph St), Forest Park, IL
Sandwich Spot · 31 tips and reviews

Ryan K.Ryan Kelly: It's all about the bg fries here. That, and stuffing your face after a night of drinking...