Fry the Coop (Lincoln Park)

Casual eatery serving New York-style pizza by the pie or slice plus beignets & coffee by morning.

Beach-season spot serving burgers, Mediterranean fare & cocktails in an open-air setting.

In Lakeview, Cheesie's Pub & Grub is your go-to spot for a cozy hangout serving up cheesy comfort food, craft beers, and good vibes.

Kendall College, now part of National Louis University, buzzes with culinary classes and competitions, making it a hotspot for budding chefs in Chicago.

Nestled in an industrial-chic setting, this Italian-Croatian gem offers a buzzing atmosphere and shareable plates that keep diners coming back for more.

Updated versions of retro cocktails mixed in a chic, throwback space with brass accents & greenery.

Locavore-friendly counter-serve chain specializing in organic salads & bowls.

"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."

Bustling sports bar with live music, bar food, billiards & a lively post-Cubs baseball game scene.

Halal Egyptian dishes served in a quaint, informal restaurant with flat-screen TVs & a fish tank.