"What was once the punk club O’Banion’s and before that a gangster hangout is now one of the city’s most popular Irish bars in River North. The owners are actual Kerrymen, though chef Damo Moloney hails from Limerick. Find fish and chips, steak and Guinness pie, and, in a concession to less traditional tastes, avocado toast at brunch at this handsome bi-level spot. Make a reservation through Tock." - Sam Nelson