Try the onion rings from our 100 Best list: They’re executed with attention to detail—thick-cut rings dipped in beer batter, fried golden and sprinkled with salt. Simple but standout.
You can char your own soy-chili–marinated meats to perfection on tabletop burners, but not all the work is left to you; the steamed kimchi dumplings are delicate, plump and made in the kitchen. En savoir plus .
Those looking to tie together a dapper outfit with the real deal can pick up actual vintage shirts, ties, jackets and more at Dovetail. En savoir plus .
This one-of-a-kind Lincoln Park boutique features sophisticated, unique furnishings & stylish accessories & accent pieces for the home, as well as a wide selection of products for your garden.
Thought you’d want to know: Kevin Boehm & Rob Katz have been nominated for Restaurateurs of the Year in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! En savoir plus .
On the menu is pub fare such as house-cut chips and meat pie with braised short ribs. The folks behind Fat Willy’s Rib Shack are running the show, so you know the grub will be a solid bet. En savoir plus .
Showcasing the works of 33 contemporary artists, this exhibit interprets the iconic Playboy Bunny while also celebrating the Playboy Club’s 50th anniversary. Open through September 12th. En savoir plus .
The B: pork belly. The L: arugula. The T: tomato hollandaise. What the acronym doesn’t describe is the perfect balance of each layer, bookended by a supple poached egg and fluffy biscuit. En savoir plus .
Stop by in the morning for some salmon hash with poached eggs and dark chocolate-stuffed French toast, or cap off a marathon shopping session with a pork belly banh mi sandwich. En savoir plus .
Who serves the best hot dog in Chicago? The competition is fierce, to say the least. Our vote, though, goes to this upstart Lincoln Park spot from owner Alex Brunacci and Chef Joe Doren. En savoir plus .
It’s hard to get ketchup on a burger at M Burger, but whisper that you want the “old fashioned” at the Thompson Center location and you’ll get a burger topped with the classic trimmings. En savoir plus .
The lamb is delish and their skillet cornbread will make your heart stop. -Dave Martin, Top Chef
One of Michigan Avenue’s finest dining establishments, NoMI featured French cooking from chefs Cristophe David and Sandro Gamba before its renovations in January. This Friday welcomes the reopening. En savoir plus .
This massive new 220-seat con tempo-Italian resto laid out in the posh new JW Marriot, can cook up a grilled octopus kicked with saffron aioli and giant white beans whose size makes them difficult to En savoir plus .
Built in two phases during the late 1880s and early 1890s, the Monadnock reveals the change in modern architectural construction in the late nineteenth century. Check out the amazing staircase inside. En savoir plus .
Located in an old bank vault The Bedford is a new "secret" basement. Try the Jacknife Judys (Templeton Rye, Rishi Vanilla Black Tea Reduction, Cynar, Muscat dessert wine, Orange bitters) En savoir plus .
Here in Chicago, you're never too far from an unassuming watering hole w/ cheap beer on tap. This Bucktown institution tweaks that formula while attracting a mix of artists and professionals. En savoir plus .
This from-scratch-everything-from-noodles-to-hot-sauce 15-seat take-outery plates real-deal K-land grub where each protein gets a bath in a specialized marinade, including 3 types of Korean BBQ. En savoir plus .
Drop in to check out The Florentine, a cozy space incorporating traditional materials & sample dishes such as the kobe sirloin with braised escarole & giant white beans. En savoir plus .
Built from 1925 to 1927, this building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (as part of the Michigan-Wacker Historic District) and is a Chicago Landmark.
