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Chicago

The Second City

Chicago’s food scene is dynamic. There is a willingness from chefs and diners alike to experiment with food, which means every time I visit something new and exciting is happening. From classic Chicago deep-dish pizza joints to once-in-a-lifetime culinary experiences, Chicago holds strong as one of America’s most diverse and fascinating food towns. Here is a list of some of my favorite restaurants and hotels in Chi-town.

Where To Eat

AcadiaAcadia
1639 South Wabash Avenue
Chicago, Ill. 60616
312.360.9500
acadiachicago.com


AlineaAlinea
1723 North Halsted Street
Chicago, Ill. 60614
312.867.0110
alinearestaurant.com


Au ChevalAu Cheval
800 West Randolph Street
Chicago, Ill. 60607
312.929.4580
auchevalchicago.com


AvecAvec
615 West Randolph Street
Chicago, Ill. 60661
312.377.2002
avecrestaurant.com


The AviaryThe Aviary
955 West Fulton Market
Chicago, Ill. 60607
312.226.0868
theaviary.com


BalenaBalena
1633 North Halsted Street
Chicago, Ill. 60614
312.867.3888
balenachicago.com


Big StarBig Star
1531 North Damen Avenue
Chicago, Ill. 60622
773.235.4039
bigstarchicago.com


Birrieria ZaragozaBirrieria Zaragoza
4852 South Pulaski Road
Chicago, Ill. 60632
773.523.3700

 


Blackbird RestaurantBlackbird Restaurant
619 West Randolph Street
Chicago, Ill. 60661
312.715.0708
blackbirdrestaurant.com


TheBristolThe Bristol
2152 North Damen Avenue
Chicago, Ill. 60647
773.862.5555
thebristolchicago.com


Demera Ethiopian RestaurantDemera Ethiopian Restaurant
4801 North Broadway Street
Chicago, Ill. 60640
773.334.8787
demeraethiopian.com


El IdeasEL Ideas
2419 West 14th Street
Chicago, Ill. 60608
312.226.8144
elideas.com


Fat RiceFat Rice
2957 West Diversey Avenue
Chicago, Ill. 60647
773.661.9170
eatfatrice.com


Frank 'N' DawgsFranks ‘N’ Dawgs
1863 North Clybourn Avenue
Chicago, Ill. 60614
312.281.5187
franksndawgs.com


Frontera GrillFrontera Grill
445 North Clark Street
Chicago, Ill. 60654
312.661.1434
rickbayless.com


Gene's Sausage ShopGene’s Sausage Shop
4750 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, Ill. 60625
773.728.7243
genessausageshop.com


Girl & the GoatGirl & the Goat
809 West Randolph Street
Chicago, Ill. 60607
312.492.6262
girlandthegoat.com


GraceGrace
652 West Randolph Street
Chicago Ill. 60661
312.234.9494
grace-restaurant.com


GT Fish & OysterGT Fish & Oyster
531 North Wells Street
Chicago, Ill. 60654
312.929.3501
gtoyster.com


Hot Doug’sHot Doug’s
3324 North California Avenue
Chicago, Ill. 60618
773.279.9550
hotdougs.com


Joong Boo MarketJoong Boo Market
3333 North Kimball Avenue
Chicago, Ill. 60618
773.478.5566
joongboomarket.com


Kuma’s CornerKuma’s Corner
2900 West Belmont Avenue
Chicago, Ill. 60618
773.604.8769
kumascorner.com


L2OL2O
2300 North Lincoln Park West
Chicago, Ill. 60614
773.868.0002
l2orestaurant.com


Lao Sze ChuanLao Sze Chuan
2172 South Archer Avenue
Chicago, Ill. 60616
312.326.5040

 


Longman & EagleLongman & Eagle
2657 North Kedzie Avenue
Chicago, Ill. 60647
773.276.7110
longmanandeagle.com


Lou Malnati’sLou Malnati’s
6649 North Lincoln Avenue
Lincolnwood, Ill. 60712
847.673.0800
loumalnatis.com


Lula CaféLula Café
2537 North Kedzie Avenue
Chicago, Ill. 60647
773.489.9554
lulacafe.com


Margie's CandiesMargie’s Candies
1960 North Western
Chicago, Ill. 60647
773.384.1035
margiesfinecandies.com


10-31-07 119Mindy’s Hot Chocolate
1747 North Damen Avenue
Chicago, Ill. 60647
773.489.1747
hotchocolatechicago.com


NextNext
953 West Fulton Market
Chicago, Ill. 60607
nextrestaurant.com

 


Nightwood RestaurantNightwood Restaurant
2119 South Halsted Street
Chicago, Ill. 60608
312.526.3385
nightwoodrestaurant.com


Pho Xe TangPho Xe Tang
4953-55 North Broadway
Chicago, Ill. 60640
773.878.2253
tank-noodle.com


Food ImagesPiccolo Sogno
464 North Halsted Street #1
Chicago, Ill. 60642
312.421.0077
piccolosognorestaurant.com


Publican Quality MeatsPublican Quality Meats
825 West Fulton Market Street
Chicago, Ill. 60607
312.445.8977
publicanqualitymeats.com


Purple PigPurple Pig
500 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Ill. 60611
312.464.1744
thepurplepigchicago.com


Rare Tea CellarRare Tea Cellar
3711 North Ravenswood Avenue
Chicago, Ill. 60613
773.661.2595
rareteacellar.com


Ruby's Fast FoodRuby’s Fast Food
3740 West Montrose Avenue
Chicago, Ill. 60618
773.539.2669

 


Ruxbin KitchenRuxbin Kitchen
851 North Ashland Avenue
Chicago, Ill. 60622
312.624.8509
ruxbinchicago.com


Schwa RestaurantSchwa Restaurant
1466 North Ashland Avenue
Chicago, Ill. 60622
773.252.1466
schwarestaurant.com


SepiaSepia
123 North Jefferson
Chicago, Ill. 60661
312.441.1920
sepiachicago.com


Smoque BBQSmoque BBQ
3800 North Pulaski
Chicago, Ill. 60641
773.545.7427
smoquebbq.com


SpiaggiaSpiaggia
980 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Ill. 60611
312.280.2750
spiaggiarestaurant.com


Sun Wah BarbecueSun Wah Barbecue
5039 North Broadway Street
Chicago, Ill. 60640
773.769.1254
sunwahbbq.com


Supreme Lobster & Seafood CompanySupreme Lobster & Seafood Company
220 East North Avenue
Villa Park, Ill. 60181
630.834.3474
supremelobster.com


TaximTaxim
1558 North Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, Ill. 60622
773.252.1558
taximchicago.com


TrenchermenTrenchermen
2039 West North Avenue
Chicago, Ill. 60647
773.661.1540
trenchermen.com


TruTru
676 North St. Clair Street
Chicago, Ill. 60611
312.202.0001
trurestaurant.com


VeraVera
1023 West Lake Street
Chicago, Ill. 60607
312.243.9770
verachicago.com


VieVie
4471 Lawn Avenue
Western Springs, Ill. 60558
708.246.2082
vierestaurant.com


The Violet HourThe Violet Hour
1520 North Damen Avenue
Chicago, Ill. 60622
773.252.1500
theviolethour.com


XOCOXOCO
449 North Clark Street
Chicago, Ill. 60654
rickbayless.com

 


YushoYusho
2853 North Kedzie Avenue
Chicago, Ill. 60618
773.904.8558
yusho-chicago.com

 

Where To Stay

Four Seasons Hotel ChicagoFour Seasons Hotel Chicago
120 East Delaware Place
Chicago, Ill. 60611
312.280.8800
fourseasons.com


Ritz-Carlton ChicagoRitz-Carlton Chicago
Water Tower Place
160 East Pearson Street
Chicago, Ill. 60611
312.266.1000
fourseasons.com


Sofitel Chicago Water TowerSofitel Chicago Water Tower
20 East Chestnut Street
Chicago, Ill. 60611
312.324.4000
sofitel.com


The Blackstone Chicago HotelThe Blackstone Chicago Hotel
636 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Ill. 60605
312.447.0955
blackstonerenaissance.com


The Peninsula ChicagoThe Peninsula Chicago
108 East Superior Street
Chicago, Ill. 60611
312.337.2888
peninsula.com/Chicago


Trump International Hotel & Tower ChicagoTrump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
401 North Wabash Avenue
Chicago, Ill. 60611
312.588.8000
trumphotelcollection.com/chicago


Waldorf Astoria ChicagoWaldorf Astoria Chicago
11 East Walton Street
Chicago, Ill. 60611
312.646.1300
waldorfastoriachicagohotel.com

 

Chicago Skyline Photo Credit: Choose Chicago

Category: Recommendations
Tags: chicago

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