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Best Asian Restaurants In Chicago’s NW Suburbs

Best Asian Restaurants In Chicago’s NW Suburbs

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Neighborhoods, Suburbs, Top 10 Restaurants

If you live in the city and love Japanese and Korean food, you may consider visiting the northwest suburbs. Many Japanese and Korean companies have made Schaumburg and Hoffman Estates their North American Headquarters. As a result, neighboring suburbs have a large...
Top 10 Chinese Restaurants In Chicago

Top 10 Chinese Restaurants In Chicago

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top 10 Restaurants

Chinese restaurants are gems hidden in plain view. Every once in awhile I get a craving so hard that I must go find some fluffy steamed rice, chicken, and soy sauce. When that utter desire hits you next, and only Chinese food can suppress the feeling, these ten...
Top 10 Chilaquiles For A Chicago Mexican Breakfast

Top 10 Chilaquiles For A Chicago Mexican Breakfast

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top 10 Restaurants

Chicago Mexican breakfast options are a welcome change to the traditional fifteen stack of pancakes and twelve-egg omelets that are large enough that you could wrap yourself in it. The primary reason to crave south of the border before noon is chilaquiles. ‘What are...
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...
Butcher & the Burger – the Perfect Burger, Created by You

Butcher & the Burger – the Perfect Burger, Created by You

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Lincoln Park, Reviews

While fun in concept, build-your-own burger places like Meatheads or Five Guys have always left me feeling a little let down. Either the toppings are good but the meat hovers around McDonald’s quality, or the toppings are pretty basic. Lincoln Park’s Butcher &...
Top 10 Chicago Food Trucks

Top 10 Chicago Food Trucks

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top 10 Restaurants

Sitting down at a restaurant is not always the most convenient way to grab a bite to eat and fast food is not always appetizing. Chicago food trucks roam throughout the city to offer a welcome change to the normal food options. Beware, once you find a truck that you...
North Avenue Chicago – Restaurant Row

North Avenue Chicago – Restaurant Row

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top 10 Restaurants

This strip of North Avenue Chicago, between Oak Park Avenue and Thatcher Avenue, is a vibrant strip of fantastic dining. Lined with some of area’s best restaurants– the dining scene in this part of Chicago and the Western Suburbs is diverse as well as delicious....
30 Super Bowl Specials in Chicago – Parties & Catering

30 Super Bowl Specials in Chicago – Parties & Catering

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Drinks, Chicago Eats, Events

Super Bowl is always a bittersweet event. The entirety of a season’s battles, trash talking and celebrations come down to this very day. It can be joyous, even if your team isn’t in the running for World Champions. It’s the perfect day for camaraderie. On the flip...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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!...
Poutine Chicago – Canada’s Gift to the City

Poutine Chicago – Canada’s Gift to the City

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top 10 Restaurants

Poutine Chicago options are beginning to expand, from the traditional ways that originated in Canada, to some of the most exquisite ways that you could ever imagine eating fries, cheese-curds, and gravy. When eggs, brisket, pulled pork, or even prime rib are added...
Top 10 Chicago Restaurants With A View

Top 10 Chicago Restaurants With A View

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top 10 Restaurants

Some of Chicago’s best food can be found in ‘ma & pa’ restaurants and even on the sidewalk. To make your evening of dining out a true experience, a magnificent view of Chicago’s skyline is almost a must. These Chicago restaurants should be on everyone’s...
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...
Tasting the Wines of Rías Baixas at Little Goat

Tasting the Wines of Rías Baixas at Little Goat

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Drinks, Chicago Eats, Near West Side, Reviews, West Loop

Up a secretive set of stairs at Little Goat, the casual sibling restaurant of Girl & the Goat, lies a gorgeous private dining space featuring a sleek, modern kitchen, a homey and bright dining area, accompanied by a rooftop area with a gorgeous view of the...
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...
13 Essential Chicago Apps To Better Your Life

13 Essential Chicago Apps To Better Your Life

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Events

With our lives seamlessly integrating with technology, it comes to no surprise that there are apps tailored to all forms of lifestyles. With Chicago being so diverse, certain apps can give you valuable insight into the city. 312Go 312Go is your no-strings-attached...
Q-Tine is Your New Favorite Logan Square Fast Food

Q-Tine is Your New Favorite Logan Square Fast Food

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Logan Square, Reviews

I’ll admit it: I’ve been there before. As a former resident of Logan Square, there would be many weekends where I’d be out with a group of friends, hopping from bar to bar on Milwaukee Avenue, and end up looking for some food. But, the kitchen at Revolution Brewing...
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,...
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...
Chicago’s Little Italy Restaurants – Italian on Taylor Street

Chicago’s Little Italy Restaurants – Italian on Taylor Street

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

Taylor Street is well known as the Chicago Little Italy (also University Village); however, over the years it has expanded from only having Italian influence. Fortunately, in the midst of barbecue and Mexican restaurants, some of the best Italian restaurants in...
The Best Pho Chicago Warms Up With – Vietnamese Perfection

The Best Pho Chicago Warms Up With – Vietnamese Perfection

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top 10 Restaurants

Pho is somewhat of a miracle in a bowl. It has this way of bringing comfort into your life when you didn’t even know that you needed to be comforted. If you happen to find yourself sick or a little hungover, Pho can speed up the healing process. Whether you are...
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...
Artango Combines a Passion for Art, Dance, and South American Cuisine

Artango Combines a Passion for Art, Dance, and South American Cuisine

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Restaurants, Reviews

Ravenswood’s Artango serves authentic South American cuisine, but it’s also a dance studio and something of an avant-garde art gallery– all packed in a hundred-year-old former factory. That certainly makes Artango one of the most unique dining experiences in the city....
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...
15 of the Best Pancakes in Chicago – Cake for Breakfast

15 of the Best Pancakes in Chicago – Cake for Breakfast

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top 10 Restaurants

Sometimes in the morning nothing is more satisfying than a simple, quintessential breakfast. Nothing tends to fit the bill more perfectly than a plate of some of the best pancakes in Chicago– especially after an aggressive night. Yes– French toast is bomb and it...
New York Delicatessen Resurrects a Neighborhood Classic

New York Delicatessen Resurrects a Neighborhood Classic

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Lakeview, Reviews

Deli and sub sandwich fans are intensely passionate, even to the point where there are fierce rivalries around massive chains like Subway and Jimmy John’s. New York Delicatessen owner Isaac Work was once such a fan, driving regularly from Bridgeport to the...
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...
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...
Belly Up Smokehouse Brings Southern Barbecue to the South Loop

Belly Up Smokehouse Brings Southern Barbecue to the South Loop

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

Walking into Belly Up, you’ll be astounded by how surprisingly huge it is. The restaurant is very long and has these really high ceilings. The vibe is Chicago warehouse industrial with lots of brick, exposed fixtures, and wood ceiling beams with some subtle cowboy...
10 Grueling Chicago Food Challenges for the Brave

10 Grueling Chicago Food Challenges for the Brave

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

These Chicago food challenges are pretty intense. They evoke the feelings of excitement, jealousy, anxiousness, confidence, doubt, competitiveness. There is something uniquely satisfying about being able to finish a dish that was created with the notion in mind that...
Chicago Fine Dining On A Budget– It Does Exist

Chicago Fine Dining On A Budget– It Does Exist

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top 10 Restaurants

There are a lot of secrets in the dining world, but one of the most well-kept secrets are culinary school restaurants. Since Chicago is a big dining town, there are many. If you are looking to have a Chicago fine dining experience on a budget, these places would fit...
Popular Chicago Area Christmas Restaurants

Popular Chicago Area Christmas Restaurants

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Holiday Specials, Top 10 Restaurants

The holidays are meant to bring everyone together– but not everyone fancies meeting in the kitchen. There are many choices for Christmas restaurants around Chicago, along with Christmas Eve choices. There is a chance that your favorite venue may be open, but here are...
Logan Square’s Ugo’s Offers New Takes on Italian Favorites

Logan Square’s Ugo’s Offers New Takes on Italian Favorites

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Logan Square, Restaurants, Reviews

When I lived near the intersection of Armitage and California a few years ago, the food options were fairly limited and imbalanced. You could have a high-end foodie meal at Table, Donkey and Stick or grab a hot dog at the Tastee Freez. All of that has changed...
Top 8 Steakhouses in Chicago

Top 8 Steakhouses in Chicago

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top 10 Restaurants

Known for some of the finest establishments when it comes to dining out, Chicago is one of the best restaurant cities in the world. Some may say Chicago’s claim to fame is the deep-dish pizza, but make no mistake, when it comes to steak, the Windy City knows how...
The Commonwealth Tavern Brings Fine Dining to the Sports Bar

The Commonwealth Tavern Brings Fine Dining to the Sports Bar

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Reviews, Roscoe Village

Have you ever wanted to go out and watch the game without having to eat the same old sports bar food? Sports bars are a dime a dozen in Chicago, but the Commonwealth Tavern (2000 Roscoe Street in Roscoe Village) stands out from the pack by merging your favorite bar...
Velvet Taco is a Welcome Addition to the Gold Coast

Velvet Taco is a Welcome Addition to the Gold Coast

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Gold Coast, Reviews

Does a Texas-based taco concept have anything to offer Chicago? While Chicago may already have an insane number of incredible taquerias, Velvet Taco in the Gold Coast manages to offer something different with tacos influenced by world cuisine. Whether you’re a fan of...
Revival Food Hall Brings Neighborhood Charm to the Office

Revival Food Hall Brings Neighborhood Charm to the Office

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

It’s noon and time for lunch. You’ve really got a craving for Antique Taco, but there’s definitely not enough time to go to Wicker Park and back on your meager lunch break. I guess you’ll have to settle for Taco Bell again… If this is the sad existence you’ve led as a...
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...
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...
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,...
Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya Brings Authentic Japanese Cuisine to Wicker Park

Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya Brings Authentic Japanese Cuisine to Wicker Park

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Reviews, Wicker Park

A few years ago, most Chicagoans probably thought of ramen as the cheap microwave noodles they ate in college, but now the city is obsessed with the Japanese noodle-soup dish. The latest contender for best ramen bowl in the city is Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya in...
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...
Lent Specials – The Seafood & Veggies Run Strong

Lent Specials – The Seafood & Veggies Run Strong

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Holiday Specials

Growing up– I participated in Lent as a religious experience. Unfortunately, as a kiddo, I wasn’t the biggest fan of fish and any sort of plant was still foreign matter to me. I settled with a lot of cereal and pb&j’s (somewhat similar to my current meal plan)....
SIP’s Late Night Brunch Menu Reinvigorates the Meaning of Eating Late

SIP’s Late Night Brunch Menu Reinvigorates the Meaning of Eating Late

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

You’ve been hitting up the bars for a bit and have a solid buzz going. You’re thinking about calling it a night, but ready for one last stop and there’s got to be food. Pulling up Yelp, there’s not a lot options other than super greasy, but you’re looking for...
River North’s Dough Bros Tips the Scales in Favor of NY Style Pizza

River North’s Dough Bros Tips the Scales in Favor of NY Style Pizza

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Reviews, River North

The battle between deep dish and NY style pizza will likely rage on till the end of time, but there’s one thing you’ve got to give to New York City: you can grab a quality slice pretty much anywhere. In Chicago, it takes a little more effort to get an easy pizza fix....
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...
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...
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