If you can stand your big, fat gourmet burger with headbanging pulsating metal music, go get in line now. There aren't many better burgers in Chicago. [Eater 38 Member] Mehr erfahren.
The Bristol chef Chris Pandel does things with animal parts most others wouldn't dare and the experience is heightened because of it. [Eater 38 Member] Mehr erfahren.
The quiche selection, featuring a wild mushroom pie and the vegan desserts are a draw and the smooth shots of espresso and midcentury-modern design that make this the sexiest coffee shop on the block. Mehr erfahren.
There’s no opening wide for these things—these are cupcakes that are, for once, of manageable size. That may convince you that you can eat more than one, which you probably can. Mehr erfahren.
Thought you'd want to know: Grant Achatz has been nominated for Chef of the Year in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! Mehr erfahren.
Dish after dish, Jeremy Quinn’s pairing suggestions elevate the food on the plate—while introducing us to grapes like scheurebe and xinomavro. Mehr erfahren.
Metal rages, waits are oppressive, and the beastly burgers, stacked with everything from chorizo to pulled pork, have a reputation so big Lady Gaga ate one during her Monster Ball tour. Mehr erfahren.
It’s the pink-tinged pulled pork and thick slices of smoked tri-tip that prove chef-owner Charlie McKenna is every bit deserving of that Memphis in May trophy behind the bar. Mehr erfahren.
Brick walls, Edison bulbs hung by knotted rope, pops of color and upholstery in Pendleton-esque plaid combine for design that evokes a sophisto-casual feel while keeping the focus on the food. Mehr erfahren.
Since pretty much everything tastes better with melted cheese, chef Cary Taylor isn’t short of options, topping his pasta with everything from smoked bacon and blue cheese to roasted mushrooms. Mehr erfahren.
Waffles taps the full potential of its namesake dish with unexpected combinations, such as green-tea waffles with lemon-ginger Chantilly cream and a Mexican chocolate version with orange anglaise. Mehr erfahren.
Here, diners decide among ten patties, ranging from grass-fed beef and elk to free-range turkey. That’s before the buns (split-top egg, pretzel) and specialty toppings (wasabi mayo, pickle chips). Mehr erfahren.
The steak-and-ale captures carrot-laden pot roast in buttery crust, the chicken Balti channels India by way of Britain with heady curry spices, and the mushroom-kale is a good argument to go meat-free Mehr erfahren.
Wackier varieties of the Quad-cities style pie include taco pizza, teeming with mozzarella, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes and tortilla chips. Olé? Mehr erfahren.