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

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

Harold’s Chicken Shack is a local fried chicken and fish chain.

The Front Room is a dimly lit bar and restaurant in the West Loop that served New Orleans-style food.

Feed is a BYOB Southern-style diner in Humboldt Park.

Parson’s Chicken & Fish is a casual fried chicken and seafood restaurant with beer and cocktails in Lincoln Park.

The Budlong is a casual fried chicken spot in Lincoln Park.

Luella’s Gospel Bird is a Southern restaurant in Wicker Park that makes great fried and jerk chicken.

5 Loaves is a casual breakfast spot on the South Side.

Pearl's Place is a Southern restaurant in Bronzeville.

Soule is a BYOB restaurant in West Town serving delicious soul food.

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

Big Jones serves excellent Southern food in Andersonville.

Pearl’s is a restaurant in Edgewater serving southern comfort food with a creole twist in a casual environment.

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.

Excellent Southern food in a casual BYOB setting.