Community Tavern is an upscale bar in Portage Park.

Three House is a counter-service spot in West Town with a great burger.

Listening Room is a cafe in the Loop with good food and a great sound system.

The Duplex in Logan Square serves food from different chefs every six months.

Gretel is a restaurant in Logan Square with an incredible burger and a lot of whiskey.

Kit Kat Lounge is a bar and restaurant on North Halsted with some of the best drag shows.

Machine is a restaurant and cocktail bar in Wicker Park.

Trivoli Tavern is a West Loop restaurant serving steaks, pastas, and upscale bar food.

Woodies Flat is a sports bar in Old Town with great chicken wings.

Coalfire is a pizza place with tasty thin-crust pizza.

Brass Heart is an expensive tasting menu restaurant in Uptown offering both a vegan and a regular menu.

Pequod’s is a fantastic deep-dish pizza place in Lincoln Park.

Lizzy J is a great breakfast and brunch spot in North Center.

Fremont is a club in River North with an over-the-top brunch.

Hutch is an all-day spot in Andersonville.

The Region is a counter service spot in Roscoe Village with excellent (and ugly) burgers.