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James's Saved Places

1. Castle von Baron

1923 N Humboldt Blvd, Chicago IL 60647 (Humboldt and Armitage), Chicago, IL
Lounge · West Loop · No tips or reviews
Due Lire Vino & Cucina is one of James's Saved Places.

2. Due Lire Vino & Cucina

8.5
4520 N Lincoln Ave (btwn Sunnyside & Wilson Ave.), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Ravenswood · 22 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Try the Swiss chard tortelloni from our 100 Best list: These chard-stuffed pasta pockets aren’t currently on the menu. But we strongly encourage you to start a petition to bring them back.

East Side Showroom is one of James's Saved Places.

3. East Side Showroom

1100 E 6th St (at Medina St.), Austin, TX
Cocktail Bar · 130 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Chef Sonya Cote rocks a seasonal French-Tex menu to go with their artisanal cocktail menu in one of the most comfortable dining rooms in which we've had the pleasure of eating. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

The Publican is one of James's Saved Places.

4. The Publican

8.9
837 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 358 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Head over Sunday nights for a $45-per-person family-style four-course dinner.

Prairie Fire is one of James's Saved Places.

5. Prairie Fire

215 N Clinton St (at Lake), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Fulton River District · 15 tips and reviews

Crain's Chicago BusinessCrain's Chicago Business: The beef brisket sandwich, made with grass-fed and grass-finished Tallgrass beef, is meaty and flavorful, as well as tender from long, slow cooking. Read more.

Cibo Matto is one of James's Saved Places.

6. Cibo Matto

201 N State St (State & Lake), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · The Loop · 10 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Don't miss the caramelli, a Tootsie-Roll-shaped pasta, stuffed with butternut squash and tossed with sage, amaretti crumbs, and brown butter sauce at this fine-dining Italian restaurant in the Loop. Read more.

Lillie's Q is one of James's Saved Places.

7. Lillie's Q

7.9
1856 W North Ave (at Wolcott Ave), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Bucktown · 119 tips and reviews

EaterEater: When you win numerous BBQ awards after learning how to cook from your grandmother Lillie, and pit master dad, there's a reason your place gets packed. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Quartino is one of James's Saved Places.

8. Quartino

8.8
626 N State St (at W Ontario St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 345 tips and reviews

Crain's Chicago BusinessCrain's Chicago Business: Get the the thin-crust pizza, which manage to be both light and rich. Crusts are crisp, with a bready flavor, and house-made sauce is a knockout. Read more.

9. Mado

1647 N Milwaukee Ave (at W North Ave), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Bucktown · 11 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Every week Chef Rob Levitt buys a pig or two to butcher and for $50 you can get a front-row seat to see how it's done. -- Andrew Zimmern, Bizarre Foods Read more.

Old Town School of Folk Music is one of James's Saved Places.

10. Old Town School of Folk Music

9.3
4544 N Lincoln Ave (at W Wilson Ave), Chicago, IL
Music School · Ravenswood · 49 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Classes and workshops for students turn into many free concerts throughout the year. Check their website for details. Read more.

Lillie's Q is one of James's Saved Places.

11. Lillie's Q

7.9
1856 W North Ave (at Wolcott Ave), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Bucktown · 119 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Thought you’d want to know: Lillie’s Q has been nominated for Best New Restaurant and Best New Barbecue in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! Read more.

one sixtyblue is one of James's Saved Places.

12. one sixtyblue

1400 W Randolph St (ogden), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 17 tips and reviews

EpicuriousEpicurious: Contemporary French cuisine is served amid elegant surroundings at this restaurant, owned in part by Chicago superstar Michael Jordan himself. Try the mushroom-stuffed guinea hen breast.

Due Lire Vino & Cucina is one of James's Saved Places.

13. Due Lire Vino & Cucina

8.5
4520 N Lincoln Ave (btwn Sunnyside & Wilson Ave.), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Ravenswood · 22 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Thought you’d want to know: Due Lire has been nominated for Best New Italian in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! Read more.