Funky, fresh, and delicious. Big & little's is one of the best and most interesting restaurants you can eat at.

Chicken Kalamata and crack fries is one of the best meals in town. Tina Fey agrees.

A rooster thunderdome full of hot dogs, Italian beefs, and chocolate cake shakes.

The Beanie Baby effect, plus delicious ramen at Furious Spoon.

Quality BBQ exists, and you don't need to head south. Irving Park is where it's at.

Homestyle Taste is a Chinese restaurant in Bridgeport serving fantastic noodles dishes and soup dumplings.

Birrieria Zaragoza - goat taco capital of Chicago. Seriously, if you consider yourself a taco aficionado then you need to try this place.

Crisp is one of Chicago's best wing spots, and it's all about the Seoul Sassy jumbo wings here. Get them delivered or pop in for a quick bite.

Excellent Southern food in a casual BYOB setting.

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

Real deal Mexican style cemitas. Get yourself a sandwich on a fresh baked sesame roll.

Nonna's is a small counter spot serving great sandwiches, both hot and cold. Pop in solo for a quick bite or carry out to your office or home.

Don Pedro is a real experience, especially on the weekends. The Pilsen spot serves excellent carnitas for you to make all the tacos you want.

Small Cheval, from the makers of Au Cheval. Good news, the burgers here are also great.

A classic Chicago hot dog stand. Check out the mother-in-law or a mighty dog.

Old school sandwiches that are freshly made. Pop in for a quick solo lunch or carry out to go.