Restaurants and Food - Chicago's Food and Drink Scene
Chicago offers some of the best restaurants in the country and on the globe. But every local knows, it's not just the five stars that offer great food and memorable experiences. Use these resources to delve into the full range of Chicago's flavors.
Italian Village Restaurant Review
The Italian Village has been located in the heart of downtown Chicago for more than 80 years. Is it any good?
The Italian Village has been located in the heart of downtown Chicago for more than 80 years. Is it any good?
Great Places to Eat Breakfast in Chicago
For many Chicagoans, going out to breakfast is an important part of our daily or weekend routines. These restaurants are among the best places for hearty starts in the Windy City.
For many Chicagoans, going out to breakfast is an important part of our daily or weekend routines. These restaurants are among the best places for hearty starts in the Windy City.
Michelle Obama - Chicago Green City Market Luncheon Menu
When Alice Waters created a luncheon for Michelle Obama, Waters insisted all the menu's food come from Chicago's Green City Market. Here's the menu and the local farmers and vendors who were selected.
When Alice Waters created a luncheon for Michelle Obama, Waters insisted all the menu's food come from Chicago's Green City Market. Here's the menu and the local farmers and vendors who were selected.
Downtown Chicago Farmers Markets
Every summer Chicago snubs its nose at concrete and rolls out the farmers. Find downtown Chicago's farmers markets here.
Every summer Chicago snubs its nose at concrete and rolls out the farmers. Find downtown Chicago's farmers markets here.
Green City Market - Chicago's Organic Farmers Market
Chicago's premiere farmers market offers organic and locally-grown foods, local farmers and chefs, lunch options, cooking demos, a sustainability focus and more. Find location, schedule, hours, and more.
Chicago's premiere farmers market offers organic and locally-grown foods, local farmers and chefs, lunch options, cooking demos, a sustainability focus and more. Find location, schedule, hours, and more.
Chicago Neighborhood Farmers Markets 2008
Find hours, location, and schedules for Chicago's 2008 neighborhood farmers markets.
Find hours, location, and schedules for Chicago's 2008 neighborhood farmers markets.
Terragusto Italian Café - Restaurant Review
Is Terragusto, an Italian restaurant on Chicago's north side, worth a visit? Read a review here.
Is Terragusto, an Italian restaurant on Chicago's north side, worth a visit? Read a review here.
The Dining Room at Kendall College - Restaurant Review
The Dining Room at Kendall College is a training ground restaurant for one of Chicago's premiere culinary institutes - but is it any good?
The Dining Room at Kendall College is a training ground restaurant for one of Chicago's premiere culinary institutes - but is it any good?
Dogs in Chicago Restaurants - Rules and Regulations
In 2008 Chicago dog owners can begin taking their dogs to restaurants that have outdoor patios. Find the rules and regulations of this city ordinance.
In 2008 Chicago dog owners can begin taking their dogs to restaurants that have outdoor patios. Find the rules and regulations of this city ordinance.
Chicago Gourmet Food Festival
Find tickets, schedule, location and more for Chicago Gourmet, the upscale food festival in Millennium Park.
Find tickets, schedule, location and more for Chicago Gourmet, the upscale food festival in Millennium Park.
The Chicago Reader Restaurant Finder
A reliable, flexible search engine that allows you to search for restaurants by rating, proximity to a civic building or movie theater, by cuisine, and price. Neighborhood gems tend to rise to the top in this site's recommendations, which are shaped by diner feedback.
A reliable, flexible search engine that allows you to search for restaurants by rating, proximity to a civic building or movie theater, by cuisine, and price. Neighborhood gems tend to rise to the top in this site's recommendations, which are shaped by diner feedback.
Chicago Magazine's Dining Guide
A bit trendier and upscale in its tastes than the Chicago Reader Restaurant Finder, this searchable site puts you in the diner's seat for all of Chicago's hot new restaurants.
A bit trendier and upscale in its tastes than the Chicago Reader Restaurant Finder, this searchable site puts you in the diner's seat for all of Chicago's hot new restaurants.
Crain's Chicago Business Dining Guide
A foodie site with a business person's point of view. Find great downtown lunch spots, advice on where to entertain clients, and savvy food reviews.
A foodie site with a business person's point of view. Find great downtown lunch spots, advice on where to entertain clients, and savvy food reviews.
NewCity Guide to Chicago Clubs
NewCity, an alternative Chicago newspaper, features a run-down on Chicago's club and bar scene. Search by type of club or location, find special events, and learn about NewCity's recommendations.
NewCity, an alternative Chicago newspaper, features a run-down on Chicago's club and bar scene. Search by type of club or location, find special events, and learn about NewCity's recommendations.
Check, Please! Chicago - Local Restaurant Reviews
Home page of the popular TV show, hosted by Alpana Singh, and featuring Chicago restaurant reviews and recommendations by Chicago locals. Find restaurants reviewed on the show, search restaurants alphabetically or by cuisine, be a guest on the show, find recipes, and more.
Home page of the popular TV show, hosted by Alpana Singh, and featuring Chicago restaurant reviews and recommendations by Chicago locals. Find restaurants reviewed on the show, search restaurants alphabetically or by cuisine, be a guest on the show, find recipes, and more.
Open Table Chicago - Free Dinner Reservations
Search availability and make reservations at Chicago's top restaurants with this free reservation service.
Search availability and make reservations at Chicago's top restaurants with this free reservation service.
Chicago Foodies Blog
Local foodie blog explores the city's culinary cuisine and features reviews, cooking tips and recipes, restaurant search, and more.
Local foodie blog explores the city's culinary cuisine and features reviews, cooking tips and recipes, restaurant search, and more.
The Food Chain - Chicago Reader Food Blog
This is arguably THE best site on the web for updates and insight to Chicago's restaurant scene. In-the-know restaurant opening information, in-depth reviews, special events, and more.
This is arguably THE best site on the web for updates and insight to Chicago's restaurant scene. In-the-know restaurant opening information, in-depth reviews, special events, and more.
What's Hot & New in Chicago's Bar and Club Scene
Find a tip sheet, updated monthly, from Chicago Scene magazine that lists the hot Chicago bars and clubs. It includes recommendations by day of the week or neighborhood, and it also lists popular restaurants.
Find a tip sheet, updated monthly, from Chicago Scene magazine that lists the hot Chicago bars and clubs. It includes recommendations by day of the week or neighborhood, and it also lists popular restaurants.