Today’s horoscope: Be mindful of your appetite. The planets are moving into Gemini, Lincoln Park’s new bistro. ...
Chef Omar Rodriguez (Think) dishes eclectic American eats (buffalo venison, beet salad, stuffed pimento peppers).
Today’s horoscope: Be mindful of your appetite. The planets are moving into Gemini, Lincoln Park’s new bistro. ...
Sleek lunch spot at the Modern Wing at the Art Institute serves upscale fare with a lot of flair.
Having won every culinary accolade known to man, Alinea is not for the faint of heart. Adventurous, scientific, playful, impeccable, pricey creations. Take the plunge.
Photo: Lara Kastner / Courtesy of Alinea
After the Grocery Bistro fiasco, Andre Christopher busted out this traditional Romanian joint. Voila: American bistro fare married with Eastern European flava.
Getting into a jam has never been so fun. Scarf down housemade biscuits, malted custard French toast, and cured meats at an affordable price at this breakfast and lunch joint.
Best. brunch. on. the. planet. French toast towers, Banana Nestle Crunch pancakes, lemon ricotta flapjacks, and eggs cooked to perfection. Brave the line — you won’t be sorry.
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Jerry Kleiner continues his Chicago reign with this clubby, old-school Euro restaurant. Chef Daniel Kelly (Tramonto’s Steak & Seafood) helms the kitchen, churning out upscale bar snacks (bacon popcorn) and satisfying entrees (Maine lobster-stuffed chicken breast).
Take Green City Market; add one adorable, adventurous chef (Ryan Poli — French Laundry, Le Francais); and voila. Spanish meets new American freshness at this LP spot.
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Pick up a slew of local, artisanal goods; take a seasonal sandwich to go; and eat the most mind-blowingly delicious cupcake in the history of the world.
Photo: Courtesy of Southport Grocery