Swift & Sons

A high-end all-American steakhouse with a modernized menu featuring lavish seafood dishes as well as a large collection of featured steak entrees in a stylish converted cold storage warehouse.

Fulton Market Kitchen

Part restaurant, part bar and part art gallery. Globally inspired food and quirky cocktails all served in a space unlike any other.

Taqueria La Lagartija

Taqueria La Lagartija serves “real-deal” tacos with fresh ingredients in a casual, upbeat environment. Everything is made to order.

Coalfire

Homemade pizza is masterfully cooked in an authentic coal fueled brick oven at Coalfire. The dough and sauce are made fresh daily. Expect an excellent thin crust pizza with fresh, flavorful ingredients. Enjoy a nice selection of beers and cupcakes for dessert. 

Province (closed)

Enjoy consistently prepared Latin inspired dishes in a chic relaxing and sustainably designed restaurant space. Bold flavors are complemented by perfect wine parings and delicious desserts. This restaurant carbonizes its own water, uses locally sourced food providers, and is located in the gold level LEED certified CTA building. 

Hooray for Headcheese

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Vera's Head CheeseThere are a few phrases that I never thought I would write. The phrase that probably leads the pack is: “Try the headcheese.” Had you asked me in the entirety of my life if I would ever try headcheese, the answer would have been a resounding “NO”! And yet, here I am saying just that.

Ruxbin (closed)

Chef Kim provides an eclectic, international menu of uniquely crafted dishes at Ruxbin. The seasonal menu is a mix of Asian, Latin, and French inspired dishes that are flavorful and masterfully prepared. The staff is friendly and attentive. The decor is vintage, refurbished, cozy, and whimsical. This is a popular small restaurant that does not take reservations, so get there early or be prepared to wait. They serve parties of six or less on weekdays and four on weekends. A BYOB restaurant.

Twisted Spoke

Not your sweet Grandmother’s bistro, Twisted Spoke provides the best in bar food. Enjoy the famous Big Boy burger and fries in an eclectic biker bar atmosphere. You'll find a huge selection of whiskies and a wild selection of unique drinks. Leave the kids at home with a baby-sitter, adult films and brunch are served-up on Saturday nights as part of their "Smut & Eggs" experience.

Viaggio Ristorante & Lounge

Viaggio, meaning “journey”, provides a culinary journey to the southern region of Italy. This family friendly restaurant offers a menu including a hearty assortment of homemade pasta dishes, hand-made sausage, and a meatball salad that will not leave you hungry. The dishes are plentiful and the staff will treat you like family.

Moon's Sandwich Shop

This storefront neighborhood sandwich shop, around since 1933, offers big breakfasts, lunches and dinners at a great price. There are several daily specials, but you can’t beat Moon’s famous corned beef sandwich. Counter seating.