A fish shack on the South Side that everyone should visit at least once. Calumet Fisheries is a true classic.

Excellent sushi in an unlikely spot. This tiny restaurant at the bottom of the Hilton hotel on Mies van der Rohe Way street is worth a trip for any real sushi fan.

Any restaurant with the words “Pie” and “Biscuit” in its name is probably a place you want to go.

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.

Gilt Bar is the rare River North spot that’s easy to get into, and also has great food. Prepare for a lot of meat, butter, and salt.

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

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

Tempesta Market is a fantastic deli and sandwich shop in West Town.

Bad Hunter is an excellent, vegetable-focused restaurant in the West Loop.

Baker Miller is a Lincoln Square bakery and cafe that mills their own flour. They make great savory and sweet items.

PQM is an excellent little cafe. We only wish it stayed open later.

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.

Income Tax is a restaurant and wine bar in Edgewater serving excellent upscale small plates.