Pequod’s is a Chicago staple when it comes to deep dish pizza, and it’s awesome.

Good Measure is a divey-looking bar in River North that serves great food.

Pub Royale is an Anglo-Indian pub serving excellent cocktails and Indian inspired food. It’s a unique, delicious, and fun time.

Maillard Tavern is a restaurant in River West with fantastic burgers.

Kimski is a Korean-Polish bar part of Maria’s Community Tavern in Bridgeport, and it’s an excellent spot for a casual hang over food and drinks.

Split Rail is a modern gastropub in Humboldt Park serving “reimagined American classics.”

Owen & Engine is a gastropub. Or is it?

An upscale brewpub that's brewing their own beer and making quality food to go with it.

Parlor Pizza, where you can day party outside likes it’s college again and eat some pizza in the process.

This is how you gastropub. Hopleaf has an excellent beer selection and solid food.

Happy Camper is a semi-sports bar in Old Town that's more about eating pizza and socializing than it is watching anything on T.V.

25 Degrees is a solid, dimly-lit burger and beer kind of spot in River North. We approve.

Son Of A Butcher is a spot serving solid bar food in Logan Square.

Mordecai is a pricey restaurant in Wrigleyville with a nice bar, but disappointing food.

Marz Community Brewing Co. is a taproom in a unique warehouse space serving sandwiches and creative pub food.

Caffe Olivia is a lakefront cafe on the Ohio Street beach.