CICCHETTI<\/b><\/p>\n
671 N St Clair St
\n312-642-1800<\/p>\n
www.cicchettirestaurant.com<\/a><\/p>\n A focused Venetian-inspired menu sets Chef Michael Sheerin\u2019s (Trencherman) second concept apart.\u00a0 Small plates honor the floating City with house-cured sardines, crackly flatbreads, and a bold tomato-chili seafood stew brimming with shellfish and puffed wild rice. Desserts include a \u201creverse\u201d affogato of espresso gelato topped with cre\u0300me anglaise, served with pastry for dipping.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n KINMONT<\/b><\/p>\n 419 W Superior St<\/p>\n 312-915-0011<\/p>\n www.kinmontrestaurant.com<\/a><\/p>\n The first entirely sustainable fish & seafood restaurant in Chicago. Kinmont is inspired by ethical fishermen\u2019s practices in the\u00a0Midwest, and highlights at least one “rough fish,” fish that are less utilized but no\u00a0less delicious and versatile, such as cobia and triggerfish.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n NICO OSTERIA<\/b><\/p>\n 1015 North Rush St<\/p>\n 312-994-7100<\/p>\n www.nicoosteria.com<\/a><\/p>\n Paul Kahan\u2019s (Avec, Publican, Big Star, Violet Hour) newest is an authentically Italian seafood restaurant, dishing up beautiful house-made pastas and pristine seafood in the boutique Thompson Hotel (2013).\u00a0 Dessert offerings are also garnering buzz.\u00a0 For those who want just a bite, step inside the companion bar called Salone Nico for bespoke cocktails, coastal wines and a limited menu.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n T\u00caTE CHARCUTERIE<\/b><\/p>\n 1114 W Randolph St<\/p>\n 312-733-1178<\/p>\n http:\/\/tetechicago.com<\/a><\/p>\n Inspired by French charcuteries and boucheries, this restaurant has transformed an old meatpacking facility on Randolph Street. Menu highlights include an array of cured meats, terrines, pates, and sausages, as well as inventive entr\u00e9e plates featuring meat, seafood, and vegetables along with craft beer and cocktails.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n THE WINCHESTER<\/b><\/p>\n 1001 N Winchester Ave<\/p>\n 773-698-8703<\/p>\n http:\/\/winchesterchicago.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n A neighborhood cafe and restaurant offering casual all day dining in a space that is bright and inviting.\u00a0 Quality, simple and fresh food that is sourced locally with service that is thoughtful and honest.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n TRAVELLE<\/b><\/p>\n The Langham Hotel<\/p>\n 330 N Wabash Ave<\/p>\n 312-923-7705<\/p>\n http:\/\/www.travellechicago.com\/#\/home<\/a><\/p>\n Travelle features contemporary preparations of Mediterranean cuisine, including inspiration from Italy, France and Turkey. \u00a0Peer through the glass-encased show kitchen from the dining room, located on the second floor of the Langham Hotel.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n EMBEYA<\/b><\/p>\n 564 W Randolph St<\/a><\/p>\n 312-612-5640<\/p>\n www.embeya.com<\/a><\/p>\n Embeya aims to creatively re-tool the ubiquitous Asian concept, with dishes based on a range of Asian ingredients, flavors and textures using French technique. Embeya offers a progressive Vietnamese menu in a chic space.\u00a0 The wine program is driven by the same approach and ethos behind the cuisine \u2013 well-balanced, layered, and delicate.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n FRONTERA GRILL <\/b><\/p>\n 445 N Clark St<\/p>\n 312-661-1434<\/p>\n www.rickbayless.com<\/a><\/p>\n Rick Bayless\u2019 Mexican food empire began at Frontera Grill, with vibrancy showing throughout the food and d\u00e9cor.\u00a0 Expect a packed house due to limited reservation policy.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n LA SIRENA CLANDESTINA <\/b><\/p>\n 954 W Fulton Market<\/p>\n 312-226-5300<\/p>\n www.lasirenachicago.com<\/a><\/p>\n Brazilian-style cuisine with style and flavor in a casual\u00a0neighborhood setting.\u00a0 Go for ceviches and cocktails.\u00a0 Open for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n SLURPING TURTLE<\/b><\/p>\n 116 W Hubbard St<\/p>\n 312-464-0466<\/p>\n www.slurpingturtle.com<\/a><\/p>\n Takashi Yagihashi (Takashi) prepares Japanese comfort food at this sleek, modern River North eatery specializing in small plates (over two dozen) and bowls of noodle dishes served in broth and without.\u00a0 Slurp the likes of Tan Tan Men (whole wheat noodles, ground pork and pork sausage and spicy miso broth), but use chopsticks for Chiyan Pon (fried egg noodles with mixed seafood).\u00a0 Sake is taken seriously here.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n TANTA<\/b><\/p>\n 118 W Grand Ave www.tantachicago.com<\/a><\/p>\n Superstar chef Gaston Acurio, who has 32 restaurants in 12 countries, opened up a stunning outpost of Tanta in River North last year.\u00a0 Authentic Peruvian dishes and beverages are made using locally sourced products with an emphasis on sustainable farming and fishing.\u00a0 The atmosphere is upscale casual with knowledgeable service.<\/p>\n TAXIM<\/b><\/p>\n 1558 N Milwaukee Ave<\/p>\n 773-252-1558<\/p>\n www.taximchicago.com<\/a><\/p>\n Dare to dine on Greek cuisine outside of Greektown? \u00a0You will be rewarded at Taxim located in Wicker Park. \u00a0Seasonal offerings of inventive regional Greek fare have an emphasis on vegetables. \u00a0Chef David Schneider shops local farmers markets for his produce and then treats them with respect in dishes such as okra saut\u00e9ed with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil and cilantro; or fried heirloom eggplant slices with yogurt sauce. \u00a0The Greek wine list is updated regularly.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n YUSHO<\/b><\/p>\n 2853 N Kedzie Ave<\/p>\n 773-904-8558<\/p>\n www.yusho-chicago.com<\/a><\/p>\n Matthias Merges (formerly Charlie Trotter\u2019s) changes direction from high-end New American to minimal-chic Japanese yakitori in a storefront space in Logan Square. \u00a0Yakitori is about the simple flavors of authentic street food. Here, birds, offal, seafood and vegetables are expertly grilled on a sizzling hot fire. \u00a0The bar program highlights sake and craft cocktails in addition to wines and spirits.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n BA LE SANDWICH & BAKERY<\/b><\/p>\n 5014 N Broadway St www.balesandwich.com<\/a><\/p>\n Fresh, authentic, handmade Vietnamese food from a French Pastry School grad.\u00a0 Go to the Uptown branch for the best banh mi sandwiches in the city on freshly-baked French bread.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n CAI<\/b><\/p>\n 2100 South Archer Ave, 2nd<\/sup> fl.<\/p>\n 312-326-6888<\/p>\n www.caichicago.com<\/a><\/p>\n Dim sum in Chinatown gets a glam make-over with Cai\u2019s crystal lights and silk-covered chairs. \u00a0There are occasional rolling carts but the best approach here is to order off the lengthy dim sum menu of 70 dishes. \u00a0Blanket the table with bamboo steamers filled with a variety of dumplings. \u00a0Beyond dumplings: \u00a0sticky rice with Chinese sausage, silken bean-curd skin stuffed with minced pork, and puffy buns filled with sweet barbecued pork are just a sampling.<\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n LAO SZE CHUAN<\/b><\/p>\n 2172 S Archer Ave www.chicagolaoszechuan.com<\/a><\/p>\n Chinatown\u2019s best and busiest is an authentic Szechuan restaurant.\u00a0 An extensive menu offers everything from fried rice to offal, prepared by chefs hailing from the namesake region, who use bold and exciting flavors.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n PHO XE TANG (TANK NOODLE)<\/b><\/p>\n 4953 N Broadway<\/p>\n 773-878-2253<\/p>\n www.tank-noodle.com<\/a><\/p>\n You\u2019ll find an ambitious and lengthy menu (200+ offerings) at this bustling Vietnamese restaurant.\u00a0 Arrive hungry and don\u2019t miss the many iterations of pho or the catfish in a clay pot.\u00a0 BYO.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n SPACCA NAPOLI<\/b><\/p>\n 1769 W Sunnyside Ave www.spaccanapolipizzeria.com<\/a><\/p>\n Authentic Neapolitan-style pizza is made in the traditional way \u2013 with a thin, blistered crust, and fresh mozzarella in a screaming hot oven for fresh artisan pizza that\u2019s ready in minutes.\u00a0 Don\u2019t miss the excellent wine list.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n BOKA<\/b><\/p>\n 1729 N Halsted St www.bokachicago.com<\/a><\/p>\n This 10-year-old fine dining restaurant has been home to many talented chefs over the years.\u00a0 Due to a completely revamped space, “hot” new executive chef Lee Wolen and stellar pastry chef Genie Kwon, the experience has been transformed into a more comfortable upscale neighborhood vibe.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n PERENNIAL VIRANT<\/b><\/p>\n 1800 N Lincoln Ave<\/p>\n 312-981-7070<\/p>\n www.perennialchicago.com<\/a><\/p>\n Paul Virant (Vie) has revamped Perennial to take advantage of its proximity to the popular, sustainable Green City Market located across the street in Lincoln Park. \u00a0The menu\u2019s farm-to-table New American fare includes prix fixe options, sharing plates and brunch.\u00a0 Perennial Virant is located on the street level of the recently opened Hotel Lincoln.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n PUMP ROOM<\/b><\/p>\n Public Chicago Hotel<\/p>\n 1301 N State Pkwy<\/p>\n 312-266-0360<\/p>\n www.pumproom.com<\/a><\/p>\n Public Chicago renovated the Ambassador East Hotel and completely revamped the historic Pump Room space. \u00a0The New American menu and modernized concept is overseen by venerable NY chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten.\u00a0 Regional flavors and local purveyors are embraced. \u00a0At night, the comfortable and chic lounge is transformed into a hip supper club atmosphere.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n TOPOLOBAMPO<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n 445 N Clark St<\/p>\n 312-661-1434<\/p>\n www.rickbayless.com\/restaurants\/topolobampo<\/a><\/p>\n The newly revamped menu at Rick Bayless\u2019 fine dining restaurant, Topolobampo, is inspired by Mexico City in the year 1671, with price fixe options for 3, 5 or 7 courses.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n COCO PAZZO<\/b><\/p>\n 300 W Hubbard St<\/p>\n 312-836-0900<\/p>\n www.cocopazzochicago.com<\/a><\/p>\n This reliable favorite features Tuscan-inspired Italian fare on a seasonal menu, where both traditional ingredients and contemporary techniques shine.\u00a0 Expect an all-Italian wine list and a loft-style setting.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n GIBSON\u2019S STEAKHOUSE<\/b><\/p>\n 1028 N Rush St www.gibsonssteakhouse.com<\/a><\/p>\n Gibson\u2019s delivers the big city dining experience with steaks, chops, and fresh fish in a bustling atmosphere.\u00a0 Go for the lively bar scene and oversize portions.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n KIKI\u2019S BISTRO<\/b><\/p>\n 900 N Franklin<\/p>\n 312-335-5454<\/p>\n www.kikisbistro.com<\/a><\/p>\n This old favorite brings a homey, French country atmosphere to the dining experience. Here you will find bistro classics, with considerable flair, from daily fish specials to duck confit to escargots, but you\u2019ll also find other rustic choices like lamb stew loaded with vegetables.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n LE COLONIAL<\/b><\/p>\n 937 N Rush St<\/p>\n 312-255-0088<\/p>\n www.lecolonialchicago.com<\/a><\/p>\n Classic French Vietnamese food served in a fine dining setting.\u00a0 Ask for a table by the window to assure a fabulous street scene and the bar upstairs is a great meet and greet spot.\u00a0 Expect great service, along with a very romantic setting.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n PICCOLO SOGNO<\/b><\/p>\n 464 N Halsted St www.piccolosognorestaurant.com<\/a><\/p>\n The best outdoor patio in Chicago sheltered from the busy street with gorgeous landscaping and heaters.\u00a0 Piccolo Sogno offers the complete Italian experience through its d\u00e9cor and its wide range of dishes from multiple regions in Italy.\u00a0 The Italian wine list is extraordinary and ask Cir\u00f3 (chee ro\u2019) for recommendations.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n TORTOISE CLUB<\/b><\/p>\n 350 N State St www.tortoiseclub.com<\/a><\/p>\n Tortoise Club is inspired by the old-school clubhouse vibe and features timeless dishes like the wedge salad and simply grilled meats.\u00a0 If a quick bite is all you need, sample selections from their raw bar and pair it with a classic cocktail.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n VERMILION<\/b><\/p>\n 10 W Hubbard St www.thevermilionrestaurant.com<\/a><\/p>\n A fusion restaurant that has stood the test of time, Vermilion blends Indian and Latin ingredients and techniques into an exquisite experience.\u00a0 While signature entr\u00e9e portions are available, you can get just a taste with small plates.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n ALLIUM <\/b><\/p>\n 120 E Delaware Pl<\/p>\n 312-799-4900<\/p>\n www.alliumchicago.com<\/a><\/p>\n Dine on modern American bar food rooted in regional farm-to-table cuisine in the revamped Four Seasons restaurant space. \u00a0Try the bold flavors of bison tartare with waffle chips, beer mustard, and a 62-degree egg or a dry-aged 23oz bone-in rib eye with blue cheese fondue.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n AU CHEVAL<\/b><\/p>\n 800 W Randolph St<\/p>\n 312-929-4580<\/p>\n www.aucheval.tumblr.com<\/a><\/p>\n Sit at the zinc counter or in tufted leather booths at this \u201cuber-hip\u201d trendy diner. \u00a0The signature dish is burgers and a menu inspired by classic American diner fare given a sophisticated French accent.\u00a0 Cheese fries sport Mornay sauce, aioli and fried egg; potato hash is adorned with duck-heart gravy. \u00a0Accompany your meal with craft beers, boutique wines and updated cocktails.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n ENDGRAIN<\/b><\/p>\n 1851 W Addison<\/p>\n 773-687-8191<\/a><\/p>\n www.endgrainrestaurant.com<\/a><\/p>\n Come for new American casual cuisine with the integrity of fine dining at this neighborhood destination in Roscoe Village. Menu highlights are savory biscuit sandwiches, daily doughnuts, and a seasonal brunch and dinner menu inspired by fresh ingredients.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n XOCO<\/b><\/p>\n 449 N Clark St<\/p>\n 312-334-3688<\/p>\n www.rickbayless.com\/restaurants\/xoco.html<\/a><\/p>\n Rick Bayless\u2019 Xoco (pronounced SHO-ko) focuses on Mexican street food from authentic convenient eats to house-made ice creams.\u00a0 It is designed to create the feel of purchasing from a street vendor through its exposed, interactive kitchen.\u00a0 Xoco is sparkling clean and often has a long line of customers waiting to get in.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n BAKER & NOSH<\/b><\/p>\n 1303 W Wilson Ave<\/p>\n 773-989-7393<\/p>\n www.bakerandnosh.com<\/a><\/p>\n Former cooking-school instructor Bill Millholland opened this Uptown shop to provide pastries and sandwiches for the early part of the day, and cheeses and charcuterie to nosh on later. \u00a0The shop\u2019s counter is filled with daily coffee cakes, soft sticky buns and other pastries. \u00a0Huge sandwiches made with fresh baked breads satisfy, along with soups, flatbreads, cookies and scones.\u00a0 There is also a pluck-your-own herb garden accessible to patrons gratis<\/i>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n INTERUBAN CAFE<\/b><\/p>\n 2008 N Halsted St https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/interurbanchicago<\/a><\/p>\n Tiny walk\u2013up spot on Armitage by Halsted, with delightful pastries and sandwiches by a former Charlie Trotter pastry chef, Christine McCabe.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n EATALY<\/b><\/p>\n 43 E Ohio St<\/p>\n 312-521-8700<\/p>\n www.eataly.com\/eataly-chicago<\/a><\/p>\n The Italian food emporium from celebrity Chef Mario Batali and restaurateur Joseph Bastianich takes up a city block with its 23 food concepts \u2013 nearly a dozen of them restaurants \u2013 including mozzarella bar, Neapolitan pizza, soft serve gelateria, bakery, and brewery and more, as well as retail departments and fine dining restaurant, Baffo.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n THE GARAGE<\/b><\/p>\n 116 N Aberdeen St<\/p>\n http:\/\/thesalsatruck.com\/thegarage#top<\/a><\/p>\n A meet-up spot for various food trucks, with indoor seating, in the West Loop.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n GREEN CITY MARKET<\/b><\/p>\n www.greencitymarket.org<\/a><\/p>\n Saturday and Wednesday farmer’s market featuring fresh, locally-grown, sustainably-raised foodstuffs from 7am to 1pm. \u00a0The market is located at the south end of Lincoln Park between Clark and Stockton Drive (approximately 1790 N. Clark).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n CHICAGO FRENCH MARKET<\/b><\/p>\n 131 N Clinton St<\/p>\n 312-575-0306<\/p>\n www.frenchmarketchicago.com<\/a><\/p>\n Chicago\u2019s only year-round indoor marketplace featuring local artisans and purveyors.\u00a0 Go for Fumare Meats Montreal-style pastrami sandwich and Frietkoten Belgian Fries & Beer.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n CHICAGO CUT STEAKHOUSE<\/b><\/p>\n 300 N LaSalle St<\/p>\n 312-329-1800<\/p>\n www.chicagocutsteakhouse.com<\/a><\/p>\n A high-quality steakhouse and a revered local chef make a winning combination. \u00a0Prime dry-aged beef, some in double cuts, and premium seafood are complemented by Jackie Shen\u2019s (ex Red Light) vast culinary skills. \u00a0Save room for the chef\u2019s signature chocolate dessert.<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n BUTCHER & THE BURGER<\/b><\/p>\n 1021 W Armitage Ave<\/p>\n 773-697-3735<\/p>\n www.butcherandtheburger.com<\/a><\/p>\n Allen Sternweller (ex Allen\u2019s) embraces meat at his retro-styled counter-service spot in Lincoln Park offering patties made from grass-fed prime beef or game. \u00a0Non-meat eaters may select seafood or vegan patties. \u00a0Have your burger customized to suit your taste by choosing protein, bun, spice blend and topping. \u00a0You can even get a breakfast burger. Eat the burger in or take out patties from the butcher shop.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n GRANGE HALL BURGER BAR<\/b><\/p>\n 844 West Randolph St.<\/p>\n 312-491-0844<\/p>\n www.grangehallburgerbar.com<\/a><\/p>\n Behind a barn door in the West Loop is this farm-to-table hamburger house serving meat and veggie patties on house-made buns.\u00a0 Choose from grass-fed beef, free-range turkey, or veggie and bean protein, and a variety of cheeses and toppings. \u00a0Be sure to check out the pie safe. \u00a0American beers, cocktails and rotating wine selection for those who imbibe.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n PUBLICAN QUALITY MEATS<\/b><\/p>\n 825 W Fulton Market<\/p>\n 312-733-9555<\/p>\n www.publicanqualitymeats.com<\/a><\/p>\n Paul Kahan (Publican, Blackbird, Avec, Big Star) has taken the meat market concept to a new level. \u00a0Located across the street from Publican restaurant, this market\/caf\u00e9 and is a chef-driven establishment. \u00a0Meat cases display house-cured charcuterie, grass-fed beef, Berkshire pork and free-range chicken.\u00a0 Freshly baked breads are stacked in baskets and house-made condiments line a white-tiled wall. \u00a0Beer is the beverage of choice to accompany meat-centric sandwiches such as mortadella on griddled rye with peach mostarda or braised pork belly on flatbread with gyro-style accompaniments.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n SPRITZ BURGER<\/b><\/p>\n 3819 N Broadway www.spritzburger.com<\/a><\/p>\n Chicago\u2019s newest burger spot is a collaboration between the Hearty Boys and pastry chef Gale Gand.\u00a0 Grass-fed beef, lamb, shrimp and scallops, and chickpea round out the patty options, while the beverages feature carbonation, as the name implies.\u00a0 For dessert expect a twist on childhood favorites.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n BALENA<\/b><\/p>\n 1633 N Halsted St<\/p>\n 312-867-3888<\/p>\n www.balenachicago.com<\/a><\/p>\n The Boka crew has joined forces with Chris Pandel to open a rustic Italian restaurant in Lincoln Park\u2019s theater row.\u00a0 Diners will enjoy sharing plates of wood-burning pizzas and spit-roasted meats, house-made pastas, charcuterie plates with country-style breads and cheeses, and much more.<\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n BAR TOMA<\/b><\/p>\n 110 E Pearson St<\/p>\n 312-266-3110<\/p>\n www.bartomachicago.com<\/a><\/p>\n Tony Mantuano (Spiaggia, Terzo Piano) hits the mark once again with this rustic Italian small plates food and wine bar. \u00a0Outstanding crisp-crusted pizzas and pizza salads, mozzarella bar, gelato and espresso bar. \u00a0Don\u2019t neglect the small plates section of the menu.\u00a0 It has an intriguing Italian wine list with some unusual offerings, many by the glass. \u00a0Bar Toma opens early and stays open late.<\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n BREAD & WINE<\/b><\/p>\n 3732 W Irving Park Rd<\/p>\n 773-866-5266<\/p>\n www.breadandwinechicago.com<\/a><\/p>\n This recently opened neighborhood American bistro and market specializes in farm-to-table fare. \u00a0Over ten wines by the glass and reasonably-priced wines by the bottle can be paired with an eclectic menu focusing on house-made and locally-sourced. \u00a0American and Midwestern cheeses and house-made charcuterie (corned duck breast; kielbasa) are served with bread, pickles, mustard and jam. \u00a0Small plates, snacks and large plates round out the menu.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n THE DRAWING ROOM<\/b><\/p>\n 937 N Rush St<\/p>\n 312-266-2694<\/p>\n www.thedrchicago.com<\/a><\/p>\n The Drawing Room pairs their modern American-contemporary menu with their culinary cocktails crafted by highly trained Master Bartenders, and at your request, your cocktail can be prepared tableside using their custom built mobile bar carts.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n NELLCOTE<\/b><\/p>\n 833 W Randolph St<\/p>\n 855-635-5268<\/p>\n www.nellcoterestaurant.com<\/a><\/p>\n The team from Old Town Social has taken on the old Marche space and outfitted it with a marble staircase from Italy, wrought iron gates from Nice, and produce flour in a custom-built stone mill to turn local wheat into Neapolitan style pizzas in a wood-burning oven.\u00a0 Expect Mediterranean and French inspired cuisine such as veal sweetbreads with broccoli-hazelnut puree and a frog leg raviolini en brodo.\u00a0 A full bar has 24 drafts and mixologists who produce bitters, syrups and mixers in house.<\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n OMBRA<\/b><\/p>\n 5310 N Clark St<\/p>\n 773-506-8600<\/p>\n www.barombra.com<\/a><\/p>\n Welcome to Italy in Andersonville. \u00a0Traditional Venetian snacks line the counter along one wall of this tiny restaurant\/wine bar from the owners of nearby Anteprima and Acre. \u00a0Plates of cicchetti <\/i>(Venetian small plates) are the draw at Ombra. \u00a0Examples include tuna with borlotti beans and pickled peppers, new-potato salad with smoked trout and capers, and an herbed sheep\u2019s milk ricotta plated with blood oranges and drizzled with a fruity olive oil. \u00a0While sipping wine, try the fritti <\/i>and bruschetta.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n UNTITLED<\/b><\/p>\n 111 W Kinzie St www.untitledchicago.com<\/a><\/p>\n Untitled is hidden behind large unmarked doors, paying homage to the vibrancy of supper club and speakeasy establishments of the Prohibition Era. \u00a0Go to see-and-be with a craft cocktail in hand, or partake in their approachable cuisine and live entertainment.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n GENE\u2019S SAUSAGE SHOP<\/b><\/p>\n 4750 N Lincoln Ave www.genessausageshop.com<\/a><\/p>\n Lovely European specialty grocery and butcher, with a plant-filled rooftop beer garden in Lincoln Square.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n GREEN GROCER CHICAGO<\/b><\/p>\n 1402 W Grand Ave www.greengrocerchicago.com<\/a><\/p>\n If you miss the Green City Market, the same meats, eggs, cheese and dairy can be had at this small-footprint store in West Town.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n OLD TOWN OIL<\/b><\/p>\n 1520 N Wells St www.oldtownoil.com<\/a><\/p>\n Sample\u00a0a wide variety of extra-virgin and\u00a0flavored olive oils, as well as over 20 balsamic vinegars at this specialty shop.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n PASTORAL<\/b><\/p>\n 53 E Lake St www.pastoralartisan.com<\/a><\/p>\n European-inspired neighborhood cheese, specialty food and wine shop offering high quality, cut-to-order specialty cheeses, freshly baked breads, and perfectly chosen accompaniments; additional locations in Lakeview and inside the Chicago French Market.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n RIVER VALLEY FARMER\u2019S TABLE<\/b><\/p>\n 1820 W Wilson Ave<\/p>\n 872-208-3267<\/b><\/p>\n www.rivervalleyfarmerstable.com<\/a><\/p>\n A staple at Chicago farmers markets; River Valley produces several mushroom varieties.\u00a0 They recently opened a caf\u00e9 that features tons of locally made products\u2014including, of course, River Valley’s own extended line of fungal sauces, dips, chutneys, spreads, and pastas, familiar from their presence at local farmers’ markets. In addition to the retail component, the space has been outfitted with a bakery operation, a deli counter, and a caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n SPICE HOUSE<\/b><\/p>\n 1512 N Wells St www.thespicehouse.com<\/a><\/p>\n This specialty shop has freshly ground spices and the freshest dried herbs available, which delivers vibrant flavors into the kitchens of chefs and home cooks.\u00a0 Go for the aromas wafting through the store, custom house-blended spices and candied ginger.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n BANG BANG PIE<\/b><\/p>\n 2051 N California Ave<\/p>\n 773-276-8888<\/p>\n www.bangbangpie.com<\/a><\/p>\n Formerly a food truck, Bang Bang has opened up a pie shop in the heart of Logan Square.\u00a0 Enjoy a seasonal slice of pie or big fluffy biscuits and house made jam with small-batch roasted coffee in this quaint neighborhood shop.\u00a0 The menu is ever changing due to the season or the strike of inspiration.\u00a0 Of-the-moment savory biscuit sandwiches are featured on the weekend.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n BLACK DOG GELATO<\/b><\/p>\n 859 N Damen Ave www.blackdogchicago.com<\/a><\/p>\n Arguably the best gelato shop in the city, Black Dog makes theirs fresh daily in small batches using an artisanal process.\u00a0 Classic chocolate is divine, but intriguing flavors like goat cheese cashew caramel and blueberry French toast draw crowds.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n DOUGHNUT VAULT<\/b><\/p>\n 401 \u00bd North Franklin St<\/p>\n http:\/\/thedoughnutvault.tumblr.com<\/a><\/p>\n Light and fresh donuts of Brendan Sodikoff fame (Au Cheval, Maude\u2019s Liquor Bar, Bavette\u2019s) served from a walk-up window.\u00a0 While their daily rotation always packs knock-out flavor, the traditional glazed has been named best in the country.\u00a0 Get there early before they run out.\u00a0 Cash only.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n DO-RITE DONUTS<\/b><\/p>\n 50 W Randolph St<\/p>\n 312-488-2483<\/p>\n www.doritedonuts.com<\/a><\/p>\n You won\u2019t be bored here with flavors such as Candied Maple Bacon, Carrot Cake Pistachio, Caramelized Pineapple-Rum, and Coffee & Cream. \u00a0With no more than 3 dozen donuts to a batch, Do-Rite only serves the freshest donuts.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n FIRECAKES DONUTS<\/b><\/p>\n 68 W Hubbard St www.firecakesdonuts.com<\/a><\/p>\n From the brick-oven pizza makers at La Madia comes another tiny \u201cserved until sold out\u201d donut shop.\u00a0 Indulge in pillowy soft treats in flavors like Tahitian vanilla glazed, blood orange jelly, and Nutella long john.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n FLORIOLE CAF\u00c9 & BAKERY<\/b><\/p>\n 1220 W Webster Ave<\/p>\n 773-883-1313<\/p>\n www.floriole.com<\/a><\/p>\n This bakery-caf\u00e9 is no longer the best kept secret in town.\u00a0 On the menu are breads, breakfast pastries, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, salads, tarts, teacakes, and cookies. Floriole\u2019s bakers use organic ingredients from local farmers whenever possible. \u00a0Menu items change frequently depending on availability of seasonal ingredients and creative whim of the bakers.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n GLAZED & INFUSED<\/b><\/p>\n 312-226-5556<\/p>\n www.goglazed.com<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 813 W Fulton Market <\/p>\n 30 E Hubbard \u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n 1576 N Milwaukee Ave <\/p>\n 201 E Delaware Place \u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n 939 W Armitage Ave <\/p>\n Five stores strategically located near train stations make this the go-to artisan donut shop for their innovative and utterly delicious confections.\u00a0 Go for flavors like crunchy PB&J and vanilla cr\u00e8me br\u00fbl\u00e9e with a crispy torched glaze.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n HENDRICKX BELGIAN BREAD CRAFTER<\/b><\/p>\n 100 E Walton St www.hendrickxbakery.com<\/a><\/p>\n A hidden gem serving artisanal European-style breads and croissants, macarons, pastries, sandwiches, soups and salads prepared in an open kitchen.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n TONI PATISSERIE<\/b><\/p>\n 65 E Washington St<\/p>\n 312-726-2020<\/p>\n www.tonipatisserie.com<\/a><\/p>\n Across the street from Chicago Cultural Center and short walking distance from Millennium Park is a French-style bakery-caf\u00e9 that offers sweet and savory treats for coffee breaks, breakfast or lunch-time meals.\u00a0 While cakes and pastries are specialties here, try the savory quiche, Parisian-style sandwiches, salads or charcuterie plates before you choose dessert.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n CH DISTILLERY <\/b><\/p>\n 564 W Randolph St<\/p>\n 312-707-8780<\/p>\n http:\/\/chdistillery.com<\/a><\/p>\n CH is Chicago\u2019s first distillery with a cocktail bar.\u00a0 (The \u201cCH\u201d stands for the symbols of carbon and hydrogen, the fundamental compounds in alcohol.)\u00a0 Northern European-style nibbles include corned duck on black rye bread with liverwurst and lemon, as well as cheese and charcuterie. \u00a0Go to imbibe proprietary Vodka, Peppercorn Vodka, London Dry Gin, Key Lime Gin, Bourbon, Whiskey, Rum, and Limoncello.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n CHICAGO DISTILLING COMPANY<\/b><\/p>\n 2359 N Milwaukee<\/p>\n 872-206-2774<\/p>\n www.chicagodistilling.com<\/a><\/p>\n These craft spirits are made using organic grains sourced from Illinois farms. \u00a0Family recipes and techniques dictate that these third-generation distillers work in small batches to ensure the best flavors and highest quality.\u00a0 Go for spirited discussion and samples of their Vodka, White Whiskey, Gin, and Amaro.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n KOVAL DISTILLERY<\/b><\/p>\n 5121 N Ravenswood<\/p>\n 773-944-0089<\/p>\n
<\/b><\/p>\nModern Ethnic<\/b><\/h2>\n
\n312-222-9700<\/p>\n
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<\/b><\/p>\nNo Frills Authentic Ethnic<\/b><\/h2>\n
\n773-561-4424<\/p>\n
\n312-326-5040<\/p>\n
\n773-878-2420<\/p>\n
<\/b><\/p>\nReinventions<\/b><\/h2>\n
\n312-337-6070<\/p>\n
<\/b><\/p>\nTried & True<\/b><\/h2>\n
\n312-266-8999<\/p>\n
\n312-421-0077<\/p>\n
\n312-755-1700<\/p>\n
\n312-527-4060<\/p>\n
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<\/b><\/p>\nAmerican Contemporary \u2013 From Upscale to Kick Back and Relax<\/b><\/h2>\n
Gourmet Quick Serve<\/b><\/h2>\n
\n773-698-7739<\/p>\n
<\/b><\/p>\nFood Scenes<\/b><\/h2>\n
<\/b><\/p>\nCarnivorous Cravings<\/b><\/h2>\n
\n773-868-9866<\/p>\n
<\/b><\/p>\nShared Plates & Snacks<\/b><\/h2>\n
\n312-880-1511<\/p>\n
<\/b><\/p>\nGOURMET RETAIL<\/b><\/h2>\n
\n773-728-7243<\/p>\n
\n312-624-9508<\/p>\n
\n312-787-9595<\/p>\n
\n312-658-1250<\/p>\n
\n312-274-0378<\/p>\nSweet Indulgences<\/b><\/h2>\n
\n773-235-3116<\/p>\n
\n312-329-6500<\/p>\n
\nMorgan \u2013 Green Line<\/i><\/p>\n
\nGrand \u2013 Red Line<\/i><\/p>\n
\nDamen \u2013 Blue Line<\/i><\/p>\n
\nChicago \u2013 Red Line<\/i><\/p>\n
\nArmitage \u2013 Brown Line<\/i><\/p>\n
\n312-649-6717<\/p>\n
<\/span><\/p>\nDistillery Tours & Tastings \u2013 Check schedules before venturing out<\/span><\/h2>\n