Sophistication, affordable gastropub fare and classic cocktails reign at owner Brendan Sodikoff's gilded age-inspired River North hotspot. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Those in the know order from the spicier, more authentic Thai menu, but either way this is hands-down one of our fave Thai spots in Chicago. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Sweet and spicy seared monkfish is an excellent starter to share, served with sesame crackers. Read more.
Order does matter when topping a Chicago-style dog: yellow mustard, green relish, onions, tomato wedges, pickles, sport peppers and celery salt. Only then do you taste each ingredient in every bite! Read more.
Chicago: 2 Thumbs Up! Enjoy the best of independent, international and classic cinema at the Gene Siskell Film Center with a side of great film exhibits and treats at the gallery and café. -IFC Viewer Read more.
Chef Jeffrey Mauro seriously raised the bar on brunch and we couldn’t be happier. The room is as light and airy as his custard French toast. And the savory items could make you cry. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
The Publican’s winey boudin blanc; garlicky kielbasa; apple-studded, fennel-kissed pork breakfast sausage; and chunky, sweet spiced headcheese will fulfill your wildest dry-&-wet-cured porcine dreams. Read more.
Kanye West graduated from Polaris and not long after graduation, he links up with mentor No I.D., producing tracks for local artists before making his way to the New York rap music scene. Read more.
The first museum dedicated to the culture and experiences of African-Americans, this museum is clearly modern with its own mobile app. Read more.
Play a game of spin the bottle – the electronic version – or use this bar’s bright touchscreens to finger your way through a possible 67k drink combos & send IM's to the lovely ladies at other tables Read more.
The Armory was the first of its kind in the United States built for an African-American military regiment, known as the “fighting 8th.” There is now a military academy on the grounds. Read more.
Rick Bayless' counter spot specializes in tortas (think Mexican sandwiches), churros, and after 3:00 p.m., incomparable caldos—soups filled with short ribs, pork carnitas, or wood-roasted chicken. Read more.
When to go: There’s free live (usually country) music Friday and Saturday nights at 10p.m., grab a comfy booth in the front room if you can handle the volume. Read more.
If ZED’s rooftop lounge were yours alone, you’d be the most popular kid in town, because this space is primed for entertaining: It has an outdoor bar, rustic lounges and a sleek fireplace. Read more.
It’s the rooftop deck (covered in a tent in chillier months) and alfresco patio that steal the show at this Wicker Park bar and restaurant. Read more.
Look here: The portraits hanging in this bar are mostly of regulars (with a few politicians thrown in). Read more.