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Alinea: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
AlineaSee Alinea Video ($$$$)
(2589 ratings)

1723 N Halsted St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60614
(312) 867-0110
www.alinearestaurant.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Appetizers"
  • Hot Potato Cold Potato
    chilled potato soup w/ a ball of hot potato topped w/ black truffle suspended on a pin just hanging over the soup
4.5 out of 5
2589 ratings
  • Double Cheeseburger
4.5 out of 5
8774 ratings
#1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Burgers); est. 2012; "sexy, loud, crazy-music pumping & overall-fun atmosphere" (co-owner); potential long lines (up to 3 hrs); location also in NYC
Avec: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
AvecSee Avec Video ($$$)
(2461 ratings)

615 W Randolph St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 377-2002
www.avecrestaurant.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "In a Bowl"
  • Chorizo-Stuffed Dates
    bacon-wrapped
4.5 out of 5
2461 ratings
opened in 2003; wine bar that includes a menu of rustic food
Boka: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Boka ($$$)
(1727 ratings)

1729 N Halsted St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60614
(312) 337-6070
www.bokachicago.com
  • Roasted Chicken
    roasted after skin is piped w/ house made chicken sausage; served w/ seasonal ingredients; looks good
4.5 out of 5
1727 ratings
opened in 2003; award-winning American fine dining in themed atmospheric rooms
  • Carnitas Tacos
    "the ultimate bite" -Bricia Lopez
4.5 out of 5
539 ratings
#2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Tacos); est. 1975; family owned & operated serving traditional Mexican food from the region of Michoacan
Girl & The Goat: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Girl & The GoatSee Girl & The Goat Video ($$$)
(10056 ratings)

809 W Randolph Map It!
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 492-6262
www.girlandthegoat.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Ice Creamy"
  • Bourbon Apples Cranberry Miso Marcona Almond Maple Fat Gelato
    layered desert served in a glass cup; gelato is made w/ rendered smoked pork fat; "apple pie on crack"-Stephanie Izard (chef/co-owner)
4.5 out of 5
10056 ratings
opened in 2010; "a rustic and bad ass environment" (from its website)
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "On Wheels"
  • Angry Lobster Sandwich
    Maine lobster, butter, special seasoning, hot giardiniera & spicy mayo on a toasted bun; "so buttery & lovely & luscious" -Jeff Mauro
4.5 out of 5
190 ratings
est. 2015; food truck specializing in dishes featuring Maine lobster; known for lobster rolls & grilled cheese
Ruby's Fast Food: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Ruby's Fast FoodSee Ruby's Fast Food Video ($)
(360 ratings)

3740 W Montrose Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 539-2669
www.rubysfastfood.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Messy"
  • Crispy Pata
    roasted, crispy whole pork shank and foot, boiled, cooled and deep fried in soybean oil; takes a day to make; "best pig product available in the U.S. that nobody's ever heard of...it's pretty, pretty rockin'"-Andrew Zimmern; looks good
4.5 out of 5
360 ratings
Filipino eatery
Swedish Bakery: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Swedish Bakery [CLOSED]See Swedish Bakery Video ($$)
(406 ratings)

5348 N Clark St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 561-8919
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Nutty"
  • Marzipan
    "Kermit" & Marzipan Log
4.5 out of 5
406 ratings
[CLOSED]Other Recipes: Andersonville Coffeecake | Swedish Limpa (Rye Bread)
Tempesta Market: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Tempesta Market ($$)
(281 ratings)

1372 W Grand Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 929-2551
tempestamarket.com
  • "The Dante" Sandwich
    hot soppressata, mortadella, finnochinoa, hot coppa, porchetta, provolone, giardiniera, 'nduja aioli, lettuce & tomato on a baguette; "mind blown so hard!...new frontier of sandwiches!" -Jeff Mauro
4.5 out of 5
281 ratings
est. 2017; "family-owned Chicago marketplace rooted in an immersive Italian legacy of making unapologetically authentic & inspired foods" (from its website)
Ann Sather Restaurant: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Ann Sather RestaurantSee Ann Sather Restaurant Video ($$)
(1104 ratings)

909 W Belmont Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 348-2378
annsather.com
  • Cinnamon Rolls
    plate-sized
4.0 out of 5
1104 ratings
Swedish cuisine & catering; multiple locations in Chicago; Other Recipes: Swedish Meatballs
Bandera: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Bandera [CLOSED]See Bandera Video ($$)
(1884 ratings)

535 N Michigan Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 644-3524
  • Banana Cream Pie
    also in AZ, CA
4.0 out of 5
1884 ratings
[CLOSED]; also located in Scottsdale, Sacramento, Corona del Mar and Brentwood
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Road Trip"
  • Pizza Pot Pie
    making since 1972; "one of the weirdest and tastiest things I've ever had"-Marc Murphy; baked as a pot pie w/ cheese on the bottom, then sauce and crust on top... when served, it's inverted onto the plate to form the pizza pie; looks good
4.0 out of 5
3044 ratings
opened in 1972; across the street from the notorious "St. Valentine's Day Massacre" (February 14, 1929)
Fat Rice: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Fat Rice [CLOSED]
(1065 ratings)

2957 W Diversey Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60647
  • Arroz Gordo
    "the fat rice"; paella topped w/ chorizo, chicken, pork shoulder, sausage, beef, stuffed prawns, vegetables & fried croutons; served w/ marinated boiled egg & chili flake lemon; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1065 ratings
[CLOSED]; temporarily closed; opened in 2012; specializes in the food of Macau, a former Portuguese colony in China; chef won a James Beard award in 2018
Frontera Grill: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Frontera GrillSee Frontera Grill Video ($$$)
(2570 ratings)

445 N Clark St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 661-1434
www.rickbayless.com/resta...
  • Carne Asada a la Oaxaquena
    rib steak; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2570 ratings
Gibsons Italia: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Gibsons Italia ($$$)
(832 ratings)

233 N Canal St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 414-1100
www.gibsonsitalia.com
  • Caserecce Pasta
    24-karat gold extruded pasta, asparagus, parmigiano reggiano, corsa ricotta & lemon zest; "this 1 changed my life" -Jeff Mauro; looks good
4.0 out of 5
832 ratings
est. 2017; modern Italian steakhouse featuring top quality ingredients
Honey Butter Fried Chicken: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Honey Butter Fried Chicken ($$)
(2195 ratings)

3361 N Elston Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 478-4000
www.honeybutter.com
  • Honey Butter Fried Chicken Sandwich
    fried chicken breast & honey butter, option to add cheese; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2195 ratings
est. 2013; casual restaurant known for fried chicken & house dipping sauces; vegan & gluten free options available
Joe Boston's Italian Beef: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Joe Boston's Italian Beef [CLOSED] ($)
(164 ratings)

2932 W Chicago Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 486-9536
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Meat-Fest"
  • Italian Beef with Sausage Sandwich
    asked for dipped with little of hot peppers; looks good
4.0 out of 5
164 ratings
[CLOSED]
Kuma's Corner: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Kuma's Corner ($$)
(5364 ratings)

2900 W Belmont Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 604-8769
www.kumascorner.com
  • Plague Bringer Burger
    1-lb patty w/ roasted garlic mayo, extra raw garlic, homemade hot sauce, pepper jack cheese, jalapeno, tortilla chips (for crunch), lettuce, tomato & onion all on a pretzel roll; looks good
4.0 out of 5
5364 ratings
opened in 2005; dive-bar where burgers named after heavy metal bands
  • Bone-In Prime Rib
    slow-roasted & cut tableside, served w/ salad, mashed potatoes, creamed corn & spinach; looks good
4.0 out of 5
836 ratings
[CLOSED]; 3 locations in Beverly Hills, Las Vegas & Dallas remain open; upscale gourmet restaurant chain known for prime rib & popular seasonings
Lena Brava: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Lena BravaSee Lena Brava Video ($$$)
(612 ratings)

900-902 W Randolph St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 733-1975
www.lenabrava.com
  • Black Cod "Al Pastor"
    blackened cod w/ achiote, red chili & pineapple rub; topped w/ pineapple shiso salsa; served w/ cabbage slaw & house tortillas
4.0 out of 5
612 ratings
Baja-inpired, wood-fired dishes, plus Mexican wines & mezcal
Little Goat: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Little Goat [CLOSED] ($$)
(4949 ratings)

820 W Randolph St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 888-3455
  • The Fat Club
4.0 out of 5
4949 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2012; a gourmet spin on diner comfort food, prepared by award-winning chef
m.henry: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
m.henry ($$)
(1915 ratings)

5707 N Clark St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 561-1600
mhenry.net
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Stacked"
  • Blackberry Bliss Cakes
    house hotcakes w/ warm blackberries & vanilla mascarpone cream, topped w/ brown sugar & oat crust
4.0 out of 5
1915 ratings
#1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Brunch); "chow for now" serving globally inspired, new american style cooking; serving breakfast, lunch, brunch only
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "At a Deli"
  • Noodle Kugel
    similar to mac & cheese
4.0 out of 5
1284 ratings
since 1942; old-school deli institution
Mordecai: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Mordecai ($$)
(129 ratings)

3632 N Clark St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 269-5410
www.mordecaichicago.com
  • Crackerjack Beignets
    popped sorghum, candied peanuts, bourbon ice cream; looks good
4.0 out of 5
129 ratings
est. 2018; classic American favorites along w/ reimagined creations, locally sourced & paired w/ seasonal drinks
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