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Why we love it:Getting a reservation at the latest concept from the team behind Grace isn't cheap, but the ambitious (and beautifully plated) dishes based around proteins and seasonal vegetables are a must for fine-dining enthusiasts. What is it? Cruise-goers may select a choice of entree with offerings including Root Vegetable Fricassee, Broiled Salmon Filet with Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette, Oven-Roasted Chicken Breast with Rosemary and Thyme or an exclusive new dish, their Linguine Di Mare, available only during Restaurant Week. What is it? Puzzle over an ever-changing menu of Midwest beer (recent entrants include brews from Perennial Artisan Ales in St. Louis and Eagle Park Brewing in Muskego, Wisconsin) and creative riffs on old-fashioned cocktails, and dont miss out on the restaurants hulking, gorgeous brisket burger topped with bone marrow aioli and onion strings. Why we love it: Open for just a few years, Tzuco has already cemented its place among the city's best restaurants, thanks in no small part to Gaytn's French-inspired Mexican cooking. What is it? Why we love it: Remember the bridge-jumping scene in Blues Brothers? What is it? A Randolph Street stalwart that dishes out Midwestern-influenced Mediterranean fare with a killer wine list to match. What is it? The menu is built around a roster of rotating pasta dishes that change with the season to highlight super-fresh ingredients like lentils, stinging nettle and green garlic. Curtis Duffy and Michael Muser return to Chicago's dining scene with a fine-dining beacon that offers a prix-fixe menuconsisting ofeight to 10 courses. Proxi features a four-course menu for Chicago Restaurant Week priced at $55 per person and includes family-style course dishes and desserts. The new happy hourisevery Wednesday through Friday from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Why we love it: If you can afford to drop $200 on a meal, the fancy Cheetos and pork ribs slathered with Thai banana caramel served on custom serving pieces won't disappoint. Peruvian-born chef Karlo Caceres delicious tribute to the street food of Lima. The best restaurants in Chicago come in all shapes and sizes, from pizza joints and Michelin-starred heavyweights to some of the best cheap eats Chicago has to offer. Mashing up empanadas and pierogi into emparogi and topping a Polish sausage with pickles and a pineapple glaze, Polombias menu takes the contrasts and commonalities of the two cuisines in stride, offering dishes that take your taste buds on a globe-trotting adventure. Dinner reservations can be madeon Resyfor $39 ($55 for the black truffle addition). Lunch is the only meal offered for Restaurant Week (there is no dinner at The Lunchroom) and of course its only $25. Part fish market, part sushi shop, the unassuming storefront has a long list of classic and inventive rolls, sashimi and nigiri, but you're here for the party trayseven if you're only ordering for two. A contemporary Greek restaurant in the heart of Logan Square, helmed by former RPM chef Doug Psaltis. Why we love it: Fresh, feel-good Mediterranean fare is the focus of the Andros Taverna menu, whether you're chowing down on baked feta and eggs for brunch or a mezza collection piled with spreads, olives and crudits for dinner. Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! The cracker-thin, tavern-style crust is loaded up with rich red sauce, gooey mozzarella and fennel-flecked sausage chunks; test the limits with a few more toppingswe like mushroom, pepper, onion and black olives on ours. First-timers should try the Grinder stacked with tasty cuts from Paulina Meat Market or the vegetarian-friendly Beans & Greens Melt. A 20-year-old Edgewater stalwart that's named for the tallest mountain in Ethiopia. Why we love it: Visiting Sugar Moon requires commitmentits only open Friday through Sunday, and lines trail down the block for hours at a timebut know that your patience will be rewarded with what just might be the best damn pastries youve had in years. You can taste the difference when you sample the salmon, catfish and sturgeonall of which are available by the pound. What is it? For just over $5, one of the city's best cheeseburgers is yourswith thick-cut fries to boot! A teeny-tiny mammoth of a restaurant that nails simple, unpretentious Midwestern fare. There's no shortage of fantastic food in this city, but these Chicago restaurants make our short list of top eats. Feast on traditional dishes like lomo saltado (a staple of chifa, Perus homegrown tradition of Cantonese cuisine) served with hand-cut fries or a bracing platter of ceviche clasico studded with plump, toasted kernels of chulpe corn, and plan on washing it all down with a bottle of Perus iconic Inca Kola. For chef Darnell Reed, its southern foodlike fluffy biscuits and extra-juicy fried chicken whipped up by his great-grandmother, Luella, who came to Chicago in the 40s by way of Morgan City, Mississippi. As anew addition to CRW, Publican Quality Meats is resurrecting itsannual Cassoulet tradition. alum Sarah Grueneberg's pasta playground in the West Loop. New Orleans chef Zachary Engel's (Shaya) raved-aboutand freshly Michelin-starredentry to Chicago's dining scene: a Middle Eastern eatery in the heart of Lincoln Park. Time Out tip:Iraz is BYOB and there's a great wine shop (Red & White Wines) right across the street if you need a bottle. A Chicago ice cream stand that's served the five-flavor cone for more than 80 years, stacked withchocolate, strawberry, Palmer House (vanilla with cherries and walnuts), pistachio and orange sherbet. Veterans of Michelin-starred fine-dining restaurant Moto, chef DAndre Carter and Heather Bublick founded Soul & Smoke as part of their catering companybut the concept has since taken on a life of its own. It's simple but undeniably decadent. You'll want to save room for hearty entrees like ramen with braised pork belly, creamy coconut curry pho, fried rice bowls and Thai fried chicken. What is it?

They pay their way and sometimes, like the rest of us, their delivery driver gets lost (here's how we eat through Chicago to make the list). Why we love it: Brothers Eric and Daniel Wat looked to family traditions to dictate their thoughtful menu. Choose from fresh-baked Bread and Butter for the table and a choice of Beet & Baby Arugula Salad or Hornblower's Signature Seafood Chowder. The French onion soup, for instance, is imbued with meaty poblano peppers, and the steak tartare is remixed with pickled jalapeos, cilantro, and guacamole. Stop by midday for chef Judy Continos acclaimed pastries and desserts, and chances are youll pull up a chair in the tiny, charming bakery caf for lunch. Time Out tip: Arrive before opening for your best shot of avoiding a sprawling lineand if you cant avoid waiting, an espresso from nearby coffee shop necessary & sufficient will help pass the time.

Known to many as QXY, this Chinatown mainstay is the dumpling authority of Chicago. Photograph: Courtesy JT's Genuine Sandwich Shop. Why we love it: Believe any and all of the hype on this one: Kasama really is as good as they say it is. Sign up for breaking news from the Chicago food scene. Named after chef-owner Brian Jupiter's great-grandmother, Ina Mae Tavern brings the Big Easy to Bucktown. Try the veggie-packed Green Monster salador aFrisee & Lardon saladtopped with rendered pork belly, herbs, vinegary mustard and a soft-boiled egg. A crown jewel of the city's culinary scene and a must-visit for anyone who's craving traditional Ethiopian eats. Why we love it: When we heard that Engel was packing up his bags and moving to Chicago, the anticipation was palpable.

For dessert, a Cheesecake with Mixed Berries and Vanilla Whipped Cream will be served to end the night. This urban rooftop offers craft cocktails and specialty seasonal menus. West Town spot, Frontier, but there's something about Ina Mae that feels deeply personal. What is it? Why we love it:The expansive menu of sandwiches are served on freshly-baked baguettes and topped with crisp jicama, carrots and jalapeo slices. Bring an appetite and order a generous bagel and lox, the signature reuben or simply ask the folks behind the counter what's good today. Details: Lunch - $25, 3 courses. roscoe village place john chicago

We uncover the best of the city and put it all in an email for you. Chicago's answer to Katz's Delicatessen, where cooks in paper hats serve gigantic sandwiches, bowls of matzo ball soup and cafeteria classics like meatloaf and pepper steak. And don't skip pastry chef Hsing Chen's desserts, including a vanilla custard pie with cinnamon, honey and pistachio on a phyllo crust and kourabiedes almond cookies. What is it? A bright, spacious Vietnamese restaurant run by husband-and-wife team Chinh Pham and Son Do. And if you're feeling extra hungry,the zesty octopus and shrimp ceviche is absolutely delicious. Reeds Lincoln Square restaurant honors Luella with a menu inspired by her expert home cooking, pairing succulent, double-brined fried chicken alongside buttermilk waffles and a decadent drizzle of syrup. Chef Kevin McAillisters modern American fare through half savory and half sweet menus. A rite of passage for local and visiting chowhounds alike, Lem's is an institution-status barbecue house that deals in meaty things and fried chicken. But you can experience some of the same farm-fresh ingredients by ordering from the dinner menu, including pillowy milk bread, handmade pastas and a half roasted chicken. The meaty variants made with pt, headcheese and roasted pork are just as good as plant-based options like lemongrass or ginger tofu. Petterinos offers both three-course lunch ($25) and dinner ($55) menus for Chicago Restaurant Week. Whether you're dining in or ordering takeout, the kitchen orchestrates a parade of hummus, fire-roasted veggies and proteins, balloon-shaped pita and addictive sides.

Why we love it: We have to believe that there are very few restaurants in the world that are as consistently special as avec. Why we love it:If you're looking for protein served between bread or on a bun, the menu at JTs Genuine Sandwich Shop contains enough options for everyone in your group to get what they want. Snag meats by the pound or between two bunsand keep an eye out for the Soul & Smoke food truck, which stops by farmers markets and festivals throughout Chicago and the suburbs. Whywe love it:The standard Chicago-style dog is solid, but meatheads need to try sausages made with filet mignon and Alaskan salmon, each topped with savory sauces. You'll find a menu of wings and egg custard coffees being served next door at C Ph D. Dj vu! What is it? Our mission is simple: Bring the pages of Time Out Chicago to life with the help of our favorite chefs, the ones who wow us again and again. Located just steps away from Michigan Avenue in the Loop and Theatre District, Petterinos features reimagined Italian fare. Why we love it: Sochi Saigonese feels upscale, casual and familiar all at once, the kind of place where you could grab alesuirely lunch with friends in the afternoon and return again in the evening for date night (and probably still have plenty left on the menu to discover, too). It's because Williams cooks with his heart, whether he's plating fried green tomatoes with tender shrimp and creamy rmoulade or he's fixing his famous collards, which arrive studded with hunks of smoked turkey meat. Why we love it: Arguably Chicago's finest fine dining restaurant, Alinea is as focused on the experience of having a meal as it is about what you consume. You'll find everything from charcuterie boards made with cultured almond cheese to cashew e pepe, a novel dish that coats cold kelp noodles in a luxurious cashew cream. Customers even get to select their meat, with choices ranging from ribs and shoulder to skin and belly. The permanent Pilsen home of longtime Maxwell Street Market taco vendors Rubi's. A Costa Rican restaurant in Bucktown with a beautiful patio that's perfect for gatherings with friends or a low-key date. What is it? Why we love it: Serving pies since 1949 (although this location opened in 65), Vito and Nicks is a Chicago tradition. Peruvian-born chef Karlo Caceres delicious tribute to the street food of Lima. Whether you're a lifelong resident or simply visiting for the weekend, stuffing your face at one of these restaurants is easily among the best things to do in Chicago. Well send you our daily roundup of all our favorite stories from across the site, from travel to food to shopping to entertainment. Better yet? Why we love it: No matter how familiar you may be with Vietnamese cuisine, there's a good chance that something on HaiSous's menu will surprise you. Second only to the food is the ambiance, which is sexy without trying too hardperfect for a cozy date night. That shouldn't stop you from tacking on an order of crispy shrimp and cocktail sauce, the perfect grab-and-dunk appetizer for eating on the go. Why we love it:Nothing is quite what you expect it to at S.K.Y., making for a dining experience that's filled with delightful surprises. Chef Thai Dang and co-owner Danielle Dang's love letter to Vietnamese cooking, showcasing rich flavors and overlooked dishes. Located within the InterContinental Magnificent Mile hotel, this steakhouse formed by Chicago basketball player Michael Jordan offers a four-course meal featuring their specialty steaks and seafood. Rodolfo Cuadros, not far from his delicious pan-Latin American restaurant Amaru in Wicker Park. Then, sit back and let the food coma commence. We hope to provide an authentic snapshot of Chicago's ever-evolving dining experience right now: We update it constantly with the best new restaurants in Chicago as well as decades-old stalwarts that keep us coming back for more. What is it? If you prefer a guided dining experience, order one of the tasting menus served family-style. Dinner - $39, 3 courses. Start with appetizers like the chrunchy chicken karaage or the decadent roasted bone marrow served with ribeye tarare before moving on to sashimi, nagiri and maki selections. An iconic family-owned sandwich shop that deals in Italian stackers as big as your bicep that are layered with the best cold cuts in town. A unanimously beloved neighborhood darling that's been doing the whole farm-to-table thing long before it was a thing. This belt-busting food scene shows no signs of slowing down, so we cut to the chase and ranked our essentialsthe absolute best restaurants in Chicago. What is it? Order crab rangoon, assorted congee and beef brisket casserole from the all-day menu, or opt for the Noodle Cart offerings (served from a dedicated kitchen). What is it? It's a hell of a lunch special. Why we love it: Don't get us wrongwe love Jupiter's O.G. What is it? The dumplings are crafted by hand and stuffed with everything from pork and dill to squash and pea tip; they're served in an aromatic broth that tastes of shrimp, sesame, soy, garlic and chili oil. And so far, the James Beard Award winner hasn't let us down. The chorizo-stuffed, bacon-wrapped dates are as good as everyone says, and an order of the "deluxe" focaccia stuffed with taleggio and ricotta cheeses is an absolute must for the table. Why we love it: Chicagos home to a handful of Peruvian restaurants, but none hit the spot quite like this new-ish joint in Belmont Central. A tasty homage to the streetside eateries of Mexico City, Taqueria Chingn brings pozole, ceviche and tortilla-wrapped meats to Bucktown. For the entree, diners may choose their preference between Faroe Islands Salmon served with Trumpet Royale Mushrooms, Sunchokes, Smoked Trout Roe and a fresh Citrus Vinaigrette or a Center-Cut Prime 6 oz. Tag your Instagram photos with #chicagofoodmag to be featured! The classic diner gets a dose of 80s- and 90s-inspired nostalgia at JoJos Shake Bar, where visitors can sip decadent milkshakes beneath photos of Biggie Smalls, Bill Murray and other heroes from the era. The menu of charcuterie, pot roast and cured pork is rich, butexecutive chef Ryan Brosseau doesn't shy away frombracing, acidic flavorslikeextra-tart vinaigrettes or neon Piparra peppers. What is it? Try another? Why we love it: You can choose your own adventure at this double featureand neither option will lead you astray. That'd be a mistake.

Time Out tip: Looking for a more casual meal? Why we love it: You can practically feel the soul oozing from the menu at this Hyde Park restaurant. A cozy hideout for noodle-loving, dumpling-adoring Chicagoans. Come by in the morning for brunch fare like a longanisa-topped breakfast sandwich or a full Filipino breakfast (longanisa/tocino, fried egg, garlic fried rice and pickled papaya) and some of Chicago's best pastries. The cuisines are just as varied, with every corner of the globe represented through Korean, Mexican, Italian, Mediterranean and Indian fare. Why we love it: There's something for everyone on the menu at Iraz, whether you're looking for a vegetarian burrito and some empanadas or are ready to dig into the signature chifrijo (fried pork layered with black beans, white rice and pico de gallo) and a pepito stacked with steak, grilled onions and spicy Lizano sauce. Michigan Aves French brasserie, Venteux, is joining Chicagos Restaurant Week for the first time since opening doors last year with a 3-course dinner menu ($55pp) of theirdishes. Dishes like Gnocchi with beef cheek, pork ribs and tuna crudo pair perfectly with the glasses of organic wine and cocktails that incorporate Eastern European spirits. toppings like crisped shallots,snappy seaweed and signature Onosauce for a genuinely delicious taste of Hawaiian cultureand the true Aloha spirit. Or splurge for Smyth's multi-course tasting menus, a two Michelin-starred exploration of Smyth County, Virginia. Why we love it: Thick handmade tortillas, salsas made to order, bright-pink agua frescayou can get all of that to go. What is it? The pair founded Bar Goa with the help of chef Sahil Sethi to share these delicacies with Chicagoans, serving a variety of dishes that just happen to pair nicely with a cold beer or a refreshing cocktail. Sochi Saigonese feels upscale, casual and familiar all at once, the kind of place where you could grab alesuirely lunch with friends in the afternoon and return again in the evening for date night (and probably still have plenty left on the menu to discover, too). Bookon Tock. What is it? You might walk right past this takeout-only spot in Albany Park if you don't catch the small neon sign in the window that reads "sushi" with a fish jumping out of the water. Large chopped salads and hand-spun shakes round out the food experience at Burger Bar. Time Out tip: If you don't have your heart set on dining indoors, skip the inevitable weekend line and order online for pickupwe promise your meal will taste just as good. Forget basicbuild-your-own bowls popularized during thefast-casual poke craze a few years back: Lono Pokes dishes combine glistening cubes of freshfish and premium white rice with flavorfultoppings like crisped shallots,snappy seaweed and signature Onosauce for a genuinely delicious taste of Hawaiian cultureand the true Aloha spirit. vegnews course Optional $39 wine pairing. Why go? An elegant, dimly-lit pub from the same folks behind Lardon, the adjoining salumeria and all-day caf. Visiting Sugar Moon requires commitmentits only open Friday through Sunday, and lines trail down the block for hours at a timebut know that your patience will be rewarded with what just might be the best damn pastries youve had in years. Details: $55, 3 courses. That'd be a mistake. Wicker Parks daytime diner Doves Luncheonette is open forCRW with a 3-course lunch menu of comfort food. But you mustn't overdo it on dumplings, if only to ensure you still have room to slurp dan dan noodles, devour the addictive eggplant salad and eat a round of awe-inspiring lamb and cumin-spiced Xian bing bread. Dishes such as Lobster Caesar, Corned Beef Hash, Wagyu Beef Tataki, Alaskan Halibut, and more. The Restaurant Week menu is organized where you receive two choices from each, per two people: Para Empezar, Sopas y Ensaladas, Frituras y Verduras, and Carne y Mas. At that point, a good dousing of hot sauce, and maybe a squeeze of lime and some onions, is all you need for the citys best tacos. Then, sit back and let the food coma commence. Logan Square's Ancient Roman-inspired Testacciois serving up a 3-course dinner, each of which features a completely vegetarian-friendly option. And sitting in the dimly lit, seriously sexy dining room is nearly as thrilling as thecuisine that's served to you over the course of your two-hour meal. Make a night of it: Guests can plan a reservation to coincide with a concert night at Thalia Hall above Duseks, and end the night with sips at basement cocktail bar, Punch House. Entrees feature Ricotta Agnolotti, Duck Breast, Beef Striploin or Roasted Monkfish. During Chicago Restaurant Week, Ambassador Room will be offering afour-course prix fixe menu: Kale Salad-Wild mushroom, tomato, roasted corn, parmesan, oregano vinaigrette, Caesar Salad-Croutons, parmesan, Caesar dressing, Bone-In Short Rib-Barbeque sauce, asparagus, roasted maitake mushrooms, Eggplant Lasagna-Tomato, basil, breadcrumbs. What is it? Top your 'za however you likenearly everything tastes good when it's immersed in Pequod's mouth-watering tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese. Chef Erick Williams's love letter to the Southern experience of cooking through passed-down recipes and reimagined expressions. Place your order with the whole household in mindthat way, you can try a few different flavors in one sitting. Puzzle over an ever-changing menu of Midwest beer (recent entrants include brews from Perennial Artisan Ales in St. Louis and Eagle Park Brewing in Muskego, Wisconsin) and creative riffs on old-fashioned cocktails, and dont miss out on the restaurants hulking, gorgeous brisket burger topped with bone marrow aioli and onion strings. A bright, spacious Vietnamese restaurant run by husband-and-wife team Chinh Pham and Son Do. Time Out tip: Toss in a bottle of giardiniera or muffuletta to recreate the magic at home. BLVD offers a menu for Chicago Restaurant Week including flights of wine, first course dishes like Lobster Bisque and the best Vegetable Risotto in Chicago for second courses. Youll never be bored at Big Kids, a sandwich joint in Logan Square where nostalgia and creativity reign supreme. Chef Ben Truesdell has curated a sampling of Duseks classics, like Marinated Eggplant, Prairie Apple Salad and the Taverns signature Kentucky Butter Cake. A chance meeting at a dinner party (and an Instagram DM) brought Phillipe Sobon and Cynthia Orobio together in 2019, eventually resulting in a restaurant concept that combines their respective Polish and Colombian heritages. It's why we flock to QXY for the seemingly endless menu that details dozens of fillings that are sorted by proteinfrom pork and pickled cabbage to scallop and lotus root. 2022 Group Nine Media Inc. All Rights Reserved. What is it? Chef Larry Feldmeier has created a vegetable-forward look into the neighborhood restaurantss fare. What is it? sushi thai hands bar modern chicago Inside the United Center for Midwestern cuisine, executed with Chef Aaron Brownings background in French technique. It helps that it'sactually very delicious, though you'll have to eat it fast to avoid making a multi-colored mess. That's why we ring Daisies when we've had a long day. Youll never be bored at Big Kids, a sandwich joint in Logan Square where nostalgia and creativity reign supreme. Time Out tip: No matter what time of year you visit, plan to kick off your meal with an order of fried smelts. Go with the surtida, a sampler platter of all the cuts served with salsa, tortillas and all the fixings.

What is it? The food here boasts an attention to detail that bursts to life in each dish, from spring rolls made with imported Vietnamese rice paper to the long-simmered, ridiculously aromatic Saigonese pho loaded with rosy slivers of brisket, flank steak, rice noodles and herbs. For the main event, foodies may select their choice of Grilled Marinated Chimichurri Skirt Steak, served with Roasted Zucchini and Poblano Mashed Potatoes or the restaurant's Seasonal Market Fish, prepared fresh daily. You can order them in bulk and stock your home deli with everything you need to make the perfect bagel and lox. Four years and two additional Chicago locations later, Alexakis has brought a highlight reel of dishes to Time Out Market, with a menu broken into three categories that capture the full spectrum of Avlis approach to Greek cuisine. What is it? Price ($55) includes an appetizer and dessert, wine and beer are available a la carte. Time Out tip: Swing by on Saturday and Sunday mornings for breakfast picks like the butifarra sandwich, which layers slices of country-style jamon del pas with mustard, lettuce and tangy salsa criolla. Inspired by childhood experiences visiting family in Oahu,Ty Fujimuras Lono Poke pays tribute to the authentic Hawaiian poke youfindat marketsin the beachside town of Haleiwa. Why we love it: With decor and neon accents inspired by the streets and markets of 1950s Hong Kong, Ken Kee is like two restaurants in one. Guests can book this dining experience for$39 (dinner only). Why we love it: When it comes to dumplings, we're of the mindset that more is always better. Guests may choose from Garlic Bread with Wisconsin Blue Cheese Fondue, Porcini Mushroom Bisque, Ancho Rubbed NY Strip, Filet Mignon, Miso Marinated Salmon, Hot Chocolate Bread Pudding, and more. roscoe village place john chicago

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