Somerset is a restaurant in the Gold Coast serving excellent American food that you should be eating immediately.

Huaraches Dona Chio is an excellent cash-only Mexican spot in Edgewater.

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

Arguably the best pizza in town. Spacca Napoli is doing Neapolitan pies the way they're meant to be done.

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

Mott Street, a restaurant on Ashland near Wicker Park, serves interesting, delicious Asian-influenced food.

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

Surprises are great, and so is The Duck Inn.

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

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

Mango Pickle is serving contemporary and traditional Indian food in a bright, fun environment in Edgewater.

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

Burt’s Place is serving pan-style deep dish pizza in Morton Grove.

Bebu in Lincoln Park is turning into one of our favorite pizza spots in the city.

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

Parson’s Fried Chicken & Fish serves good fried chicken on the best patio in town. This is an excellent hangout spot when it’s nice outside.