Forget Eggslut and its crazy line. The breakfast burrito down the way is a standout, with or without the wrap. Grab a perfectly spicy Bloody Mary while you're at it and thank me later.
If you walked out without trying the charred octopus, dear reader, you should consider an about face and march back to this seafood gem.
Ravenswood, Lincoln Square and Andersonville have no shortage of bespoke gift shops, but this one still has a distinct personality. The selection of local pantry and kitchen items is especially good.
This market has a well curated selection of provisions that will impress at a dinner party, but the real gems are the items that Fountainhead has helped produce themselves. Keep your eyes peeled!
Call ahead to reserve an order of rotisserie duck for your table. Each bird amply feeds two. Wash it down with a Duck Out cocktail for the full fowl experience.
Order ahead by phone, plan to wait a little while for your pickup, and bring cash. You will be rewarded for your troubles with generous and shockingly affordable sushi platters, lovingly prepared.
There are usually at least two gluten-free cupcake options on a given day, and a couple of brunch options to boot. Make a morning of it and bring back some cupcakes for the week!
They've xerascaped large sections of the park with Prairie grasses and shrubs, making it very hospitable to wildlife, especially on summer evenings.
One of the few BBQ joints in Chicago that serves proper burnt ends, Kansas City style. Go in the summer under clear skies and treat yourself to the open-air patio.
The burgers are made with some lovely dry-aged beef, so do yourself a favor and order yours medium rare.
If you don't appreciate selvage denim, or the impressive feat that is Mildblend's selection, turn around, walk out and head over to Target. We'll all be happier for it.
Not only an excellent brunch place, but also a damn fast one. This place has its operations down cold--a beautiful thing on a weary, rushed weekend morning. Love the Greek skillet in particular.
