The Dearborn

"An annual awards ceremony recognizing culinary professionals in the United States, held this year at the Lyric Opera in Downtown Chicago." - Ashok Selvam

"If you miscalculated how long mini golf at Maggie Daley Park was going to take and are now in a hunger-induced fugue state, the Loop is a minefield of bad decisions. Avoid going someplace like The Corner Bakery because now (in your vulnerable condition) it seems like the easiest choice. You need to know about The Dearborn, an easy-to-like spot with a well-rounded American menu that works for a lot of occasions. It’s nice enough for a business dinner, but still casual enough for lunch after that Segway tour you took with your parents. Plus, the space is huge, with multiple rooms that work for large groups or couples on a date. Order the pork belly appetizer and any of the salads, then make sure someone gets a cheeseburger—it’s really good." - adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru

"If you want someplace versatile, then you need to know about The Dearborn, an easy-to-like spot that works for a lot of occasions. It’s nice enough for a business meal, but still casual enough for lunch after that Segway tour you took with your parents. Plus, it’s huge, with multiple rooms that work as well for groups as for a one-on-one lunch with your boss. Order the burrata and any of the salads, then make sure someone gets a cheeseburger—it’s great." - adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru

"Sisters and co-owners Clodagh and Amy Lawless (whose brother, Billy, is also in the restaurant business) have pulled off a neat trick at the Dearborn, their lively bar and restaurant on the ground floor of Block 37 shops — they’ve earned the favor of both locals and tourists, groups that frequently diverge when it comes to city dining. A self-described American tavern, it’s a reliable standby for twists on classic cocktails and bountiful brunches." - Naomi Waxman, Ashok Selvam

"You miscalculated how long mini golf at Maggie Daley Park was going to take, and are now running late. You need to know about The Dearborn, an easy-to-like spot with a well-rounded American menu. It’s nice enough for a business dinner, but they’re capable of getting you in and out quickly without making you feel like you’re at Corner Bakery. Order the pork belly appetizer and any of the salads, then make sure someone gets the very good cheeseburger. Plus, the huge space works for large groups in case you were golfing with the entire family before seeing Oliver." - adrian kane, john ringor