Roister is a pricey, casual restaurant from the Alinea team located in the West Loop.

Lost Larson is a bakery and restaurant in Andersonville with very good food and a nice outdoor patio.

Middle Brow is an all-day brew pub that specializes in pizza and bread.

Jeong is an upscale Korean restaurant in West Town with delicious food.

Luella’s Gospel Bird is a Southern restaurant in Wicker Park that makes great fried and jerk chicken.

Althea is an upscale and creative vegan restaurant in Saks Fifth Avenue.

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

All Together Now is an all-day cafe and wine store in Ukrainian Village with very good food.

Gibsons is a classic Chicago steakhouse that deserves its reputation.

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

Mordecai is a pricey restaurant in Wrigleyville with a nice bar, but disappointing food.

Immm Rice & Beyond is a great BYOB Thai restaurant in Uptown.

Enoteca Roma is a small Italian restaurant in Wicker Park with great pastas and a huge back patio.

Bayan Ko is a great BYOB Filipino and Cuban restaurant in Ravenswood that’s perfect for dinner with friends.

A meal at Alinea is the best overall dining experience you can have in Chicago.

Tiztal Cafe is a breakfast place in Uptown that serves amazing chilaquiles.