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Top 10 Buffets In Chicago – All You Can Eat

Top 10 Buffets In Chicago – All You Can Eat

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top 10 Restaurants

Sometimes being unrestricted is much needed. The buffets in Chicago aim to lift limitations and let you choose your own boundaries. Buffets do not always have to be traditional style, as you will see, some of the buffets in Chicago are quite exquisite with their...
Top 5 Chicago Italian Restaurants

Top 5 Chicago Italian Restaurants

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, The Lists, Top 10 Restaurants

Italian food is easily the most popular style for Chicago restaurants. With so many different options, it can be hard to choose. You’ll find everything from restaurants with modern, cutting-edge d’cor to small, quiet discoveries that feel straight out of...
The Chicago New Restaurant Rundown of 2014

The Chicago New Restaurant Rundown of 2014

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top 10 Restaurants

This is a city of fierce competition. For a Chicago new restaurant to stand out above other new venues, as well as match or surpass well-established names, is a feat of its own. There were many openings last year, but these 15 restaurants have broken through the mold...
Get Your Hands Dirty With the Seafood Boil at the Mad Boiler

Get Your Hands Dirty With the Seafood Boil at the Mad Boiler

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Restaurants, Reviews, West Town

As if Restaurant Row wasn’t already a foodies dream come true, the West Loop’s dining scene continues to grow and expand beyond the confines of Randolph. Head just a little bit south of Randolph to 1045 W. Madison Street and you’ll find the Mad Boiler, a Cajun seafood...
Just Put A Bow On It– Delicious Gifts

Just Put A Bow On It– Delicious Gifts

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, General Information, Top 10 Shopping

I hate the feeling of being absolutely clueless when it comes to gift shopping for someone. Whether the person has everything, or nothing– finding gifts is not always an easy task. Judging from personal experience, receiving amazing food- especially sweets- or some...
Top 10 Chicago Vegetarian Restaurants – Eliminate Meat, Not Flavor

Top 10 Chicago Vegetarian Restaurants – Eliminate Meat, Not Flavor

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top 10 Restaurants

Chicago vegetarian restaurants offer many forms of cuisine– from takes on meat dishes to full blown Mexican food and so much more in-between. Being a vegetarian doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor and only eating celery– which seems to be a common misconception. In fact,...
Wicker Park’s MAK Fuses Traditional Chinese and Modern Healthy Eating

Wicker Park’s MAK Fuses Traditional Chinese and Modern Healthy Eating

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Reviews, Wicker Park

Division Street in Wicker Park is rich in bar food, but if you just want a quick bite on your way home from work your options are pretty limited and pretty greasy. Thankfully, there’s MAK: Modern Asian Kitchen. MAK is a fast casual, counter-service restaurant...
Top 10 Late Night Restaurants Chicago Indulges In

Top 10 Late Night Restaurants Chicago Indulges In

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top 10 Restaurants

Finding a place to eat late at night can sometimes be a struggle. With a growling stomach, all you really want is some food and your bed. These are some of the best late night restaurants Chicago stumbles to; the diverse offerings should please anyone. Five Faces Ice...
Davanti Enoteca : How to turn Hunger into Satisfaction

Davanti Enoteca : How to turn Hunger into Satisfaction

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Reviews

I found myself wandering the streets of Chicago one evening. I was aimlessly walking around snapping photos when the slight growl of my stomach made me realize that I had yet to eat anything that day. I made a couple phone calls to get recommendations from friends,...
Best Ice Cream In Chicago – Top 10 Spots

Best Ice Cream In Chicago – Top 10 Spots

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top 10 Restaurants

Not much is more satisfying than indulging in the best ice cream in Chicago on a hot, muggy day. From traditional ice cream, to thick custard, frozen yogurt, sherbet, and even Italian ice.. Chicago provides it all.   Best Ice Cream In Chicago   Jeni s Splendid Ice...
15 Ooey Gooey Grilled Cheese Must Haves in Chicago

15 Ooey Gooey Grilled Cheese Must Haves in Chicago

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top 10 Restaurants

Grilled Cheese has come a long way since I was flipping them in a pan, or even worse, a microwave in my younger years. The big question may be, is grilled cheese really grilled cheese once you add vegetables and meat to it? The answer to that is yes, yes it is. The...
StarChefs Highlights the Rising Stars of the Chicago Restaurant Scene

StarChefs Highlights the Rising Stars of the Chicago Restaurant Scene

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Events, Lincoln Park

Each year StarChefs, an online and paper magazine, visits four cities in the United States in order to recognize the hottest chefs and restaurateurs. Back for the first time since 2011, StarChefs held a Rising Stars awards ceremony and tasting on May 8, 2015 at the...
Wicker Park Goes Southern at Carriage House

Wicker Park Goes Southern at Carriage House

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Reviews, Wicker Park

Chicago is a lot more than hot dogs and deep dish pizza, proof of which is the city’s growing love for Southern cooking and barbecue. Evidence of this is Carriage House, which serves modern low country Southern food to Wicker Park at 1700 W. Division Street. We...
Cochon Volant Adds Full Service Sophistication to the Loop

Cochon Volant Adds Full Service Sophistication to the Loop

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Reviews, The Loop

Our recent list of the best Chicago burgers was not without its share of controversy. After its publication, I was told I had to go over immediately to Cochon Volant and try their Le Cheeseburger Royale. Translated as “Flying Pig,” Cochon Volant recently opened in the...
Celebrating the Launch of Inspired Catering & Events

Celebrating the Launch of Inspired Catering & Events

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Events

Have you been to a wedding or catered event before where the food is bland, poorly seasoned, and actually put a damper on the festivities? Likely this has happened more than once. Fortunately, there are high-quality, gourmet catering companies in Chicago like Inspired...
Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya Overcomes its Competitors in the Chicago Ramen Scene

Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya Overcomes its Competitors in the Chicago Ramen Scene

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Restaurants, Reviews, West Town, Wicker Park

When we last visited Kizuki Ramen at the end of winter, it was their first night of service. Though Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya is a chain spanning from Japan to the Pacific Northwest, they were breaking in a new staff, trying to get the whole menu together, and...
The 8 Best Vegan Restaurants Chicago Has To Offer

The 8 Best Vegan Restaurants Chicago Has To Offer

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top 10 Restaurants

The lifestyle choice of eating vegan is not always the easiest to commit to, especially if you find yourself eating out a lot. Fortunately, Chicago is a very vegan-promoting city, even amidst the sidewalk vendors and pizza parlors. There is an extensive list of...
Complete List of Farm to Table Chicago Restaurants

Complete List of Farm to Table Chicago Restaurants

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top 10 Restaurants

*This list appears to be a constant work in progress, which is actually perfect! We have been contacted a couple times to have places added to this list. It is great to see that people are passionate about these types of restaurants and will take the time to make sure...
West Town Bakery & Diner is a Fresh Addition to the Neighborhood

West Town Bakery & Diner is a Fresh Addition to the Neighborhood

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Restaurants, Reviews, West Loop

Part of the Fifty/50 Group— and located right next door to sibling restaurants Roots and Homestead— West Town Bakery & Diner looks like your favorite college town hangout. Walk in and you’ll notice the eye-popping street art and graffiti, colorful seats and...
The Fifty/50 Has Been Renovated and Reinvigorated

The Fifty/50 Has Been Renovated and Reinvigorated

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Restaurants, Reviews, Wicker Park

Chicago has a vibrant food scene with new restaurants and concepts constantly popping up. But how do you continue to stay relevant when your restaurant has been around for nearly a decade? Case in point: the Fifty/50. The sports bar was one of the first of its kind on...
Parts and Labor is Logan Square’s Hippest Burger Joint

Parts and Labor is Logan Square’s Hippest Burger Joint

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Logan Square, Reviews

Burgers are one of America’s favorite comfort foods. Many of us have fond memories of going to the local burger joint with our parents and friends and enjoying some greasy goodness. For a lot of Chicago’s Southside residents, that burger joint was Grant’s Wonderburger...
The Stretch Bar & Grill – Wrigleyville’s Best Burger

The Stretch Bar & Grill – Wrigleyville’s Best Burger

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Reviews, Wrigleyville

The idea of going to a Wrigleyville bar could either be the greatest or worst thing every depending on who you are. If that is your scene, there’s certainly no shortage of places to choose from to watch the game, grab some lunch, or have a boozy weekend. Located just...
Top 15 Chicken and Waffles in Chicago

Top 15 Chicken and Waffles in Chicago

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top 10 Restaurants

Good ole’ Southern cooking has blessed our palates with many unique and favorite dishes? but one of the very most cherished dishes is the simple Chicken and Waffles combination. There is just something about the soft, yet crunchy experience of a waffle matched up with...
L’Appetito Chicago – the Deli You’ve been Looking for

L’Appetito Chicago – the Deli You’ve been Looking for

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Gold Coast, Reviews

As I’m sitting here reminiscing about my last visit to L’Appetito, which a friend of mine highly recommended, I find myself mowing down a sandwich that I just just whipped together in my kitchen. I’ve always had a deep appreciation for a simple, yet satisfying...
Madison Public House – A Logan Square Essential

Madison Public House – A Logan Square Essential

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Logan Square, Reviews

Madison Public House has been in business for nearly 3 years. Upon opening, they wanted to create an atmosphere that provided an all-in-one experience; they have succeeded. They may possess a bar appearance, but that is not strictly what they are. Rather than going to...
Humana is Bringing Health and Nutrition to Taste of Chicago

Humana is Bringing Health and Nutrition to Taste of Chicago

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Entertainment, Events

Humana to present healthy mocktail challenge featuring WXRT DJ Mary Dixon and ‘Check, Please!’ host Catherine De Orio on July 9 Health and well-being company Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) will showcase its largest ever list of healthy food items through its signature Humana...
Best Burger in Chicago – 15 Mouthwatering Choices

Best Burger in Chicago – 15 Mouthwatering Choices

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top 10 Restaurants

Seeking out the best burger in Chicago can be an overwhelming task. You can scrounge through Yelp, ask your neighborhood shop keeper or start with these recommendations and see if you learn of anywhere else on your travels. The neighborhoods of Chicago that have the...
Blackwood BBQ Makes Getting Smoky Loop BBQ Easy

Blackwood BBQ Makes Getting Smoky Loop BBQ Easy

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Reviews

While visitors to our city may have hot dogs and deep dish pizza on their minds, Chicagoans are well aware of our city’s rich, if not complicated, barbecue scene. There’s not exactly one specific Chicago-style barbecue with many rich traditions divided by...
Pizzeria Serio’s New Breakfast Pizza Gives You an Excuse to Eat Pizza Three Times a Day

Pizzeria Serio’s New Breakfast Pizza Gives You an Excuse to Eat Pizza Three Times a Day

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Lakeview, Restaurants, Reviews

Chicagoans love brunch so much that more and more restaurants decide to get into the brunch game. However, the results can often be kind of surreal when you wind up at the local dive that’s trying their hardest to deliver an extravagant Lobster Eggs Benedict in the...
The Tastes of the New Spring Menu at the Stretch

The Tastes of the New Spring Menu at the Stretch

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Lakeview, Reviews

The last time I was at the Stretch, I was in pursuit of their award-winning Cortland Street Burger and walked away with a very happy stomach. I made a return trip to the Wrigleyville sports bar and grille to sample their new spring menu—launching March 12—created by...
10 Best Jefferson Park Restaurants – Poland to Mexico with a Hint of Irish

10 Best Jefferson Park Restaurants – Poland to Mexico with a Hint of Irish

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Jefferson Park, Top 10 Restaurants

Chicago’s northwest side is rich in heritage and loaded with flavor. Many Jefferson Park restaurants embrace the Polish side of the community, but you can find quality cuisine from all nationalities in the area. With a true neighborhood feel, many of these restaurants...
TOP 10 Chicago Sushi Restaurants

TOP 10 Chicago Sushi Restaurants

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top 10 Restaurants

If you’ve got a taste for raw fish and the many ways it can be prepared, you may be interested to know which the top sushi places in Chicago are. Each has its own unique décor and personality. They’re about as different from each other as night from day, but Sushi...
Easter in Chicago – 33 Restaurant Specials

Easter in Chicago – 33 Restaurant Specials

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Holiday Specials

Easter in Chicago is a phenomenal time of the year. Not only is the weather warming, but there are also an abundant amount of restaurants in Chicago and the surrounding area offering food and drink specials to warm you on the inside. Have a relaxing brunch with...
Rosebud Celebrates 40 Year Anniversary at Carmine’s

Rosebud Celebrates 40 Year Anniversary at Carmine’s

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Reviews

In 1975, following two years of success running a Loop luncheonette, Alex Dana took over a Little Italy Men’s Supper Club, reopening as Bocciola della Rosa. Soon rechristened in English as Rosebud, the restaurant became incredibly popular with locals, visiting...
5411 Empanadas is Taking Over Chicago, One Pastry at a Time

5411 Empanadas is Taking Over Chicago, One Pastry at a Time

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Reviews, Wicker Park

5411 Empanadas is one of the fastest growing restaurant groups in the city. Named after the international dialing code for Buenos Aires, the group first opened in 2009 with a quality product and making deliveries to local Chicago businesses. That led to an incredibly...
Where To Get Bottomless Mimosas Chicago Brunches?

Where To Get Bottomless Mimosas Chicago Brunches?

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Drinks, Chicago Eats, Top 10 Restaurants

Some days nothing kickstarts you like a hearty meal accompanied by a little champagne and orange juice. That means that one of the bottomless mimosas Chicago brunches is literally calling your name! There are a handful of solid options that will help you get your fix...
Best Margaritas Chicago Mixes Up – Top 10

Best Margaritas Chicago Mixes Up – Top 10

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top 10 Bars, Top 10 Restaurants

Perhaps one of the only things that competes with ice cream on a hot summer day is a large glass, or pitcher, of margaritas! For exquisite margaritas Chicago offers a great variety of quality options.   Best Margaritas Chicago Provides:   Las Palmas – Mexican / Latin...
Mixed Greens Is Reinventing Fast Food in Chicago

Mixed Greens Is Reinventing Fast Food in Chicago

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Reviews

While America may have exported the bulk of its manufacturing jobs overseas, more and more restaurants are adopting the assembly line model such as Chipotle. One of the more recent additions is Mixed Greens, fast food restaurant focusing on organic and healthy salads,...
O’Hare Restaurants – Top 10 Places To Eat At The Airport

O’Hare Restaurants – Top 10 Places To Eat At The Airport

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top 10 Restaurants

Airports can sometimes feel more like a prison than a gateway to the world. Time spent between flights should be well used rather than abused. This list compiles some of the best O’Hare restaurants to spend your time, indulge in some food, and refresh with a drink....
Roscoe Village Burger Fest – Where the Burger King is Crowned

Roscoe Village Burger Fest – Where the Burger King is Crowned

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Events

The Roscoe Village Burger Fest is just one more reason to love summer in Chicago. Not only does it give you a reason to hangout in this eclectic neighborhood– but you are able to indulge in some of the best burgers in town prepared by some of the best restaurants in...
The WingFest Winner Is In & It’s Not A Chicago Native

The WingFest Winner Is In & It’s Not A Chicago Native

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Entertainment

The search for the best chicken wing is a never ending journey for wing connoisseurs. Once you think, for that brief second, that you have found the best wings and your appetite is suddenly satisfied in each and every way you are wrong. With the sudden realization...
16 Best Nachos in Chicago – Irresistible Crunch & Loaded Flavors

16 Best Nachos in Chicago – Irresistible Crunch & Loaded Flavors

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top 10 Restaurants

It seems like, more often than not, when I go out for the night with a group, we end up starting dinner with a heaping plate of nachos. They really are the perfect way to feed a small army if you aren’t counting your calories. That is why we set out to find the best...
The General Direction For Your Beer & Taco Needs

The General Direction For Your Beer & Taco Needs

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Reviews

The General, in Logan Square, is a hot spot for craft beer and satisfying food. Their focus is on soul food and artisan tacos– which is a mighty fine combination if you ask me. Their daily special is really one of the best in Chicago. For $8ºº you can have yourself...
10 Sizzling Bacon Recipes You’ll Obsess Over

10 Sizzling Bacon Recipes You’ll Obsess Over

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats

America’s love affair with bacon runs strong. Bacon doesn’t necessarily need to be the main ingredient for it to shine though. Taking old recipes and revamping them with bacon additions can really add new light. One of these suggestions only has two ingredients!...
Top 21 Monday Specials Chicago Can Look Forward To

Top 21 Monday Specials Chicago Can Look Forward To

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top 10 Bars, Top 10 Restaurants

Mondays seem to be one of the most hated things that have ever existed. Rather than despised, they should be celebrated. Set the mood for the rest of the work week by going out and enjoying these Monday specials Chicago provides to its good patrons. From here on out...
Top 10 Places To Get A Hot Dog In Chicago

Top 10 Places To Get A Hot Dog In Chicago

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top 10 Restaurants

Chicago is known for its incredible food, but that recognition doesn’t just come from the Windy City’s many fine dining establishments. In fact, some of Chicago’s most memorable food can be found at locally owned and operated hot dog stands. For the perfect lunch or...
Porkchop offers Casual & Hearty Barbecue in Chicago

Porkchop offers Casual & Hearty Barbecue in Chicago

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Reviews

Earlier this summer, the Chicago Traveler visited CHOP just before it opened to serve shoppers and residents of the Roosevelt Collection. This time around we visited CHOP owner Jovanis Bouargoub’s original restaurant concept: Porkchop. Porkchop serves a variety of...
15 Food Trucks in Chicago to Seek Out

15 Food Trucks in Chicago to Seek Out

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top 10 Restaurants

There is just something about dining at the food trucks in Chicago that makes this sidewalk dining experience so enjoyable. Maybe it’s a sense of rebellion against sit-down restaurants, maybe it’s quality fast-food service, maybe it’s taking advantage of the...
Top 10 Tapas Chicago Venues

Top 10 Tapas Chicago Venues

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top 10 Restaurants

Going out to eat should be an experience, something that you can make a night of. Small plates of gourmet dishes eaten amongst friends is the perfect reason to check out these tapas Chicago venues. Tapas Valencia Tapas Valencia is an award winning Spanish tapas venue...
Top 10 Chicago Riverside Restaurants – Pub to Posh

Top 10 Chicago Riverside Restaurants – Pub to Posh

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top 10 Bars, Top 10 Restaurants

The most fitting way to enjoy summer is to spend as much time as possible outside. These riverside restaurants make it easy to enjoy a variety of cuisine and a multitude of beverages. Whether you are on your lunch break, scouring for happy hour specials, have a hot...
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