Dove’s serves Southern-inspired Mexican food in an old luncheonette. Jam out to some Chicago soul music too.

Honey Butter is a casual spot in Avondale serving deboned fried chicken that’s really good.

Parson’s Fried Chicken & Fish serves good fried chicken on the best patio in town. This is an excellent hangout spot when it’s nice outside.

Big Jones serves excellent Southern food in Andersonville.

Quick, easy, and delicious fried chicken. Roost Carolina Kitchen is a great spot.

Gus’s has great fried chicken in a cool Fulton Market loft space. Expect a bit of heat from their trademark cayenne heavy seasoning.

Blue Door Kitchen is a nice but not too fancy Gold Coast restaurant in an old mansion. The courtyard patio is beautiful for when it's nice outside.

The Delta is a Southern restaurant in Wicker Park specializing in hot tamales.

Ina Mae Tavern & Packaged Goods is a restaurant in Wicker Park serving New Orleans-inspired food.

Virtue is an upscale spot in Hyde Park with great Southern food.

Cleo’s is a restaurant in Bronzeville making incredible Southern food.

What’s Krackin’ is a great seafood boil spot in Hyde Park.

Provare is an Italian and Creole spot in West Town.

Wishbone is a Southern restaurant in the West Loop.

Peach’s on 47th in Bronzeville is a great Southern breakfast spot.

Uncle Remus is a local fried chicken chain in Chicago.