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This funky 1940s-themed bar in Humboldt Park serves classic cocktails at its 18.3 metre long bar and in small, padded booths. On weekends, live bands play anything from country, soul and…
Late afternoon, this Lincoln Park pub is jammed with sports fans sipping the local brew. There are over 10 beers on tap, Honker's Ale one of the most popular. Goose Island Brewery offers tours…
A minimalist setting showcases maximum theatre and exquisite presentation at TRU in Near North. The Caviar Staircase starter offers a different type of caviar on each of its steps with diners…
Charlie Trotter's understated dining salons serve dishes designed by one of the country's most renowned chefs. Unusual pairings, like frozen cantaloupe, preserved melon rind and lavender-cured…
Deep dish pizza was invented here in 1943. Characterised by a thick, crunchy-crust topped with fresh tomatoes, a thick layer of sausage and lots of mozzarella cheese, locals and visitors queue…
Hungry locals, tourists and celebrities such as basketball legend Michael Jordan come to enjoy the best steaks in town at Gibsons Steakhouse. The portions are huge, the staff friendly and the…
The décor is 1960s and a greasy double cheeseburger remains the speciality of the house. Billy Goat Tavern, long ago made famous by John Belushi yelling "No fries! Cheeps" on TV's Saturday…
Thai silks and carved mahogany characterise Arun's dining-room. Set in Irving Park, dinner is an ever-changing fixed-price 12-course banquet. Groups of diners sample spicy lobster, warming…
Shaw's Crab House and Blue Crab Lounge
In a 1940s clubby atmosphere, diners come to relish the city's freshest seafood, flown in daily to this River North location. The Oyster bar features sushi and iced platters of oysters. The…
Arched walkways, tiled floors and murals suggest Italy. Classic dishes like homemade ravioli, fresh risotto and veal scaloppini underscore the Italian theme at Downtown Trattoria 10. The…
This ordinary storefront in West Loop has attracted celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow. Inside Green Zebra is a hip minimalist bistro, which specialises in vegetarian tapas. The seasonally…
Dim lighting and music evoke a Latin theme in keeping with a menu that boasts cuisine from 27 countries south of the US border. Dishes at River North's Nacional 27 include anything from…
Soft lights, round red banquettes and Russian music set the scene for borscht and beef stroganoff accompanied by Tashkent carrot salad, beet caviar, black bread and vodka. Located around the…
Whimsical Mexican folk art and murals accent this casual bistro in River North. Owner and chef Rick Bayless puts a fresh spin on everything from margaritas to tamales at Frontera Grill. The…
This former Russian bathhouse is now a sleek, minimalist room accented with pastels and Zen touches like the rock garden in the entrance. Dishes have Asian flair with interesting pairings like…
Rattan chairs, shutters, potted palms and large ceiling fans transport diners back to 1920s Saigon. The scene is set for dishes like Goi Cuon, Vietnamese spring rolls, and Ca Chien Saigon, a…
Portillo's Hot Dogs/Barnelli's Pasta Bowl
Lit with lots of neon, this gaudy Near North joint is filled with memorabilia from the 1930s and 1940s, including a 1930 Chevrolet. Most come to grab a hot dog in a poppyseed bun with pickle…
Gourmets and office workers order their lunches at Mr Beef's high counter. Juicy and spicy Italian beef on a roll, burgers and Italian sausages are on offer. The huge, sloppy sandwiches are…
