Pizano’s is a local Chicago pizza chain with both thin crust and deep dish pies.

Bakin’ & Eggs is a weekday breakfast spot in Lincoln Park.

La Chaparrita is a taqueria in a grocery store in Little Village with outstanding tacos.

RJ Grunts is an American restaurant in Lincoln Park with a gigantic salad bar.

Carnitas Uruapan is a casual Mexican restaurant in Gage Park that specializes in carnitas

Little Goat is an all-day spot in West Town with creative diner food that’s hit or miss.

Margie's is an old-fashioned ice cream parlor in Logan Square.

Aurelio’s is a pizza spot in Wrigleyville serving thin crust pizza.

This is the Navy Pier location of Fish Bar.

5 Rabanitos is a casual BYOB restaurant in Pilsen serving seriously great Mexican food.

Gemini is a restaurant in Lincoln Park serving underwhelming American food.

Coda Di Volpe is a family-friendly restaurant in Lakeview serving Italian food and wood-fired pizzas.

Gus’s has great fried chicken in a cool Fulton Market loft space. Expect a bit of heat from their trademark cayenne heavy seasoning.

A seafood celebration. Prawns so good you’ll be begging for more.