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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,...
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 Lists for 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...
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...
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Chicago with these Specials

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Chicago with these Specials

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Holiday Specials

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo in Chicago typically brings thoughts of satisfying tacos and gulping down margaritas, which is a great start. In addition to the traditional celebration dishes that many of us are accustom to, you can also indulge in American cuisine that has...
Top 10 Wine Bar Chicago List

Top 10 Wine Bar Chicago List

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top Lists for Bars

Chicago has an explosive craft brewery scene and an upcoming distillery scene, but we must not forget to reap the fruit of our labor – wine. The wine bar Chicago scene provides great venues to enjoy intimate conversations and indulge in some exquisite food options...
Best Asian Restaurants In Chicago’s NW Suburbs

Best Asian Restaurants In Chicago’s NW Suburbs

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Neighborhoods, Suburbs, Top Lists for 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 Buffets In Chicago – All You Can Eat

Top 10 Buffets In Chicago – All You Can Eat

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top Lists for 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...
BYOB Chicago Restaurants – Top 10 In The City

BYOB Chicago Restaurants – Top 10 In The City

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top Lists for Restaurants

Spending an evening dining out is an enjoyable way to pass the time – especially when in good company. On top of food prices, alcohol can quickly make the bill escalate. Fortunately there are numerous BYOB Chicago restaurants to choose from. Being able to indulge in...
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...
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...
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...
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 Sushi Restaurants

TOP 10 Chicago Sushi Restaurants

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top Lists for 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...
Complete List of Farm to Table Chicago Restaurants

Complete List of Farm to Table Chicago Restaurants

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top Lists for 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...
16 Best Nachos in Chicago – Irresistible Crunch & Loaded Flavors

16 Best Nachos in Chicago – Irresistible Crunch & Loaded Flavors

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top Lists for 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...
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 Lists for 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...
On The Border Naperville – Taco Tuesday Satisfaction

On The Border Naperville – Taco Tuesday Satisfaction

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Reviews, Suburbs

I found myself in Naperville on perhaps the most sacred day of the week– Taco Tuesday. With no lunch plans, my own two feet for transportation, a craving for tacos and wide eyes– I spotted the On The Border Naperville location just down the road. This Tex-Mex...
The 8 Best Vegan Restaurants Chicago Has To Offer

The 8 Best Vegan Restaurants Chicago Has To Offer

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top Lists for 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...
Best Ice Cream In Chicago – Top 10 Spots

Best Ice Cream In Chicago – Top 10 Spots

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top Lists for 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...
Memorial Day Specials in Chicago

Memorial Day Specials in Chicago

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Drinks, Chicago Eats, Holiday Specials

Memorial Day in Chicago is the perfect time to kick off summer. The weather is typically on the up and up, the beaches are open and the parks are freshly green. If you find yourself hungry, thirsty or in need of some entertainment this Memorial Day weekend, these...
Poutine Chicago – Canada’s Gift to the City

Poutine Chicago – Canada’s Gift to the City

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top Lists for 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...
De Noche Mexicana Embraces Mexican Cuisine in Logan Square

De Noche Mexicana Embraces Mexican Cuisine in Logan Square

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Logan Square, Reviews

Gentrification has drastically transformed Logan Square in the last few years from a primarily Latino neighborhood to hipster paradise with both positive and negative results. For all the cool bookstores like Uncharted and great restaurants like Lula Caf and Longman...
Top 10 Chicago Riverside Restaurants – Pub to Posh

Top 10 Chicago Riverside Restaurants – Pub to Posh

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top Lists for Bars, Top Lists for 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...
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 Lists for 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...
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 Best Juice Bar Chicago Squeezes Into? Here Are 10

The Best Juice Bar Chicago Squeezes Into? Here Are 10

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top Lists for Restaurants

Juicing is a great and easy way to obtain your daily intake of fruits and vegetables. Avoid the shops that load their drinks with sugar – the best juice bar Chicago offers can be found at any one of these locations.   Juice Bar Chicago Guide:   Vegetarian Express – $...
Chicago Thanksgiving Restaurants for the City, Suburbs & Catering

Chicago Thanksgiving Restaurants for the City, Suburbs & Catering

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Holiday Specials

Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful although, it’d be a shame if we were only thankful once a year. For some of us, we may be thankful for the new opportunities that opened up over the passed year others may be thankful for the time that they can spend with family....
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...
Bacon Havens – Chicago’s Bacon Bars Go All Out

Bacon Havens – Chicago’s Bacon Bars Go All Out

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top Lists for Restaurants

Chicago was once known as one of the bacon capitals of the world. Back in the day, much of the pork in the U.S. of A. came from Chicago. Maybe that is one of the reasons that bacon bars exist in this land– a homage to the yesteryears. Or, maybe I need to stop being...
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...
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...
Just Put A Bow On It– Delicious Gifts

Just Put A Bow On It– Delicious Gifts

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, General Information, Top Lists for 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...
Relax With a Beer and Bar Bites at Tradition

Relax With a Beer and Bar Bites at Tradition

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Drinks, Chicago Eats, Reviews

As I approached Tradition, I thought to myself ‘oh no, not another sports bar.’ Not that there’s anything wrong about sports bars, but they can be very similar: sports memorabilia, dozens of flat screens, and pretty good burgers. Fortunately,...
Municipal Bar + Dining Co. – River North’s Affordable Sports Bar

Municipal Bar + Dining Co. – River North’s Affordable Sports Bar

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Drinks, Chicago Eats, Reviews, River North

Open since 2012, Municipal Bar + Dining Co is a sports bar and restaurant located in Chicago’s River North, not far from Merchandise Mart. While the area already has its share of sports bars, Municipal is a bit more upscale than its rivals, quite spacious, and does...
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...
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