Hungry Brain

Simple BYOB spot serving classic Thai cooking plus a few more exotic dishes until late at night.

Kumiko offers a hip space where imaginative Japanese bites and expertly crafted cocktails create a unique and stylish experience worth indulging in.

"Chef Sujan Sarkar is defining and redefining the limitless potential of Indian cuisine. Indienne in River North is Chicago’s first Michelin-starred Indian restaurant. Experience seasonal ingredients brought to life with bold Indian flavors, offering a multi-course tasting menu for vegetarians, pescatarians, vegans, and non-vegetarians. Reservations on Tock are encouraged, and the a la carte menu is available for walk-ins at the bar."

A quirky, dog-friendly neighborhood tavern known for its board games, cheap drinks, and welcoming vibe, perfect for a chill hangout.

A casual spot serving an extensive Vietnamese menu & some Chinese dishes in an unassuming setting.

Step into this chic, globe-inspired haven where New American bites and inventive cocktails meld with a vibrant, Moroccan Mediterranean vibe.

Fashionable hub with weekend DJ sets serving a fusion of Indian & Portuguese dishes, plus cocktails.

Bustling modern trattoria in an Italian marketplace for Neapolitan pizza & homemade, al dente pasta.

Bustling, long-running bakery crafting cakes, tortes, donuts & other treats since 1930.

Hip Rick Bayless outpost with a generous mezcal collection to pair with modern Mexican plates.