Leah Ray

"This is where I work--gorgeous office on the third floor of the Sullivan Center."

"This is the best Mexican food in Chicago. 'Nuff said."

"Like beer, pork & oysters? Then this is Nirvana. If you can, request Michael as your waiter. He looks like he's about 17, but is a beer god. Listen to him."

"Yum, yum, and then: yum. Avec is a Paul Kahan restaurant. Get the chorizo-stuffed dates wrapped in bacon. I hope they still have them. This place gets very, very busy--but the food and prices are fant"

"This is damn fine pizza. Served it at my wedding rehearsal dinner. Just plain good food. Not fancy, not convenient, but tasty."

"I recently discovered this bar, and it is a gem. Fan-tab-ulous beers on tap, and a bartender eager to tell you what's what. If you love beer, and are a northsider, check it out."