Galit is a Middle Eastern restaurant in Lincoln Park with great food.

The second restaurant in Paul Kahan’s empire, and a Chicago classic.

Does eating at Sunda feel like eating in the club? Yes, but you don't have to love the ChampagnePapi lifestyle to love this restaurant.

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

Cabra is a great Peruvian-inspired small plates restaurant in the West Loop.

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.

Marisol, in the Museum of Contemporary Art, serves delicious seasonal American food.

Purple Pig has been around awhile, but it's still a great small plates restaurant that makes for a fun night.

Etta is a big restaurant in Wicker Park serving great wood-fired food.

Daisies in Logan Square serves excellent housemade pasta that will make you want to eat your vegetables.

Mi Tocaya Antonjeria serves excellent upscale Mexican small plates in Logan Square.

TÉTE Charcuterie flys a bit under the radar, but it's a strong player in the West Loop. Eat charcuterie, but know they serve excellent veggie dishes.

Vajra is an Indian restaurant in West Town with great food and cocktails.

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

Cafe Marie-Jeanne is an all-day French cafe in Humboldt Park with a cozy, neighborhood feel.

Cold Storage is seafood bar attached to a steakhouse. Post up at the bar for oysters and other fresh fish.