Cafe Lucci 609 Milwaukee Ave., Glenview, IL
•Italian done right; best venison I’ve ever had. Ever.
Chicago’s Pizza 3006 N. Sheffield, Chicago
•Delish deep dish. Open and delivering till 5am. Sometimes it’s the perks that bring you back.
Grand Lux Cafe 600 N. Michigan Ave.
•Don’t mistake it for the Cheesecake Factory- it’s got a vast selection of great tasting food and lots of wonderful drinks. Pineapple basil mojito? Yes, please.
MK 868 N. Franklin, Chicago
•Excellent contemporary American; fun and tasty deconstructed desserts.
Macku Sushi 2239 N. Clybourn, Chicago
•Incredibly delicious sushi! Don’t miss the Octopus nigiri or the Hamachi Ebi Tempura.
Mirabell Restaurant 3454 W. Addison, Chicago
•Wiener schnitzel anyone? Awesome German food and drink. I’m German- I know the difference.
Piccolo Sogno 464 N. Halsted, Chicago
•Incredible authentic Italian and the best al fresco dining in Chicago. I promise.
The Publican 845 W. Fulton Market, Chicago
•The pork love of my life. Nobody does it better than the Publican.
Spacca Napoli 1769 W. Sunnyside, Chicago
•Truly amazing Neapolitan style pizza and one of the best calamari apps I’ve ever had. Do NOT miss this place!
Uncle Julio’s Hacienda 855 W. North Ave., Chicago
•Awesome authentic Mexican. Try the ceviche; it’s divine.
