Much like Korean BBQ, each table at Holu has a grill where the server (or you, if you like throwing caution to the wind) cooks your steak.

Babygold is a barbecue restaurant in Berwyn with live music every night.

Chikatana is a Mexican restaurant in Fulton Market with great cocktails and very good food.

Azul Mariscos in Goose Island is a seafood restaurant right on the river.

Pizza Lobo is a pizza spot in Logan Square serving New York-style pies.

Pho Viet is a casual spot in the West Argyle Historic District serving a wide range of central Vietnamese specialties.

Pho 777 is a Vietnamese restaurant in the West Argyle Historic District that specializes in northern Vietnamese dishes.

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

Chef’s Special is a very good Chinese restaurant from the team behind Giant.

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

El Mariachi is a Mexican restaurant in Lakeview with a bottomless brunch.

Cafe Instanbul is a Mediterranean restaurant in Wicker Park with great grilled meats and housemade bread.

Sunda is an Asian-fusion restaurant in River North that’s been around for a while, but still has great food.

Time Out Market is a food hall in the West Loop that's filled with a lot of well-known restaurants.

Ras Dashen is an excellent Ethiopian restaurant in Edgewater with fantastic food.

The Bassment is a club and music venue in River North.