The bucatini carbonara is flawless with al dente hollow strands and generous amounts of pancetta. Break the duck egg yolk trembling on top and mix for a velvety sauce with black-pepper bite. Read more.
DAILY LENT LUNCH SPECIAL: Two Grilled Tilapia Tacos with coleslaw, pico de gallo, fresh cilantro and guacamole all nestled in corn tortillas served with coleslaw and homemade Cajun potato chips $8.95
When the urge for a few steins, a heaping platter of sausages, and crispy-skinned roast duck strikes, this Teutonic stalwart and its oompah band await. Read more.
First Slice is not just a great place to get a slice of pie. Buy healthy meals for your busy family, and you'll pay for the same meals to go to Chicago’s hungry and homeless. Read more.
Pick up a jar of former Curry Cruiser chef Amar Singh's Spicemode Indian sauces. There's a mild Masala, a spicy bold Vindaloo, and a tangy, sweet and spicy Madras. Read more.
Pastas are a must, notably the veal ravioli with creamy porcini meat sauce and spaghetti chitarra carbonara. Save room for panna cotta with passion fruit coulis. Fairly priced Italian wines. Read more.
At Woo Chon, the pajeon (pancake), tofu soups and bibimbap are all worthy dishes to complement the carnivorous feast of meat that one inevitably orders. Read more.
Sunchoke hash is phenomenal. Favorite cheese is the buffalo milk one. Honorable mention: roasted cauliflower panisse.
The wanderteller at Table, Donkey and Stick is one of the 100 best things we ate this year. http://tmout.us/rLOtk Read more.