Señor Pan

4612 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
773-227-1020
Premiered

Señor Pan offers a modern fun atmosphere with Cuban classics. Get comfortable and enjoy the live music and signature Cuban sandwiches.

Marcelino Garcia
Director of Community Affairs,

Marcelino recommends this homey place for the great Cuban cuisine and coffee.

Marcelino recommends:
Señor Pan

Saiba Arain
Marketing Manager, Chicago

Saiba thought it was family-friendly with the best ropa vieja she’s ever had.

Saiba recommends:
QXY (Qing Xiang Yuan)

Dave Wiegers
Retired Salesman, Gurnee

Dave admired the lively atmosphere, and was blown away by the huge Cuban sandwiches.

Dave recommends:
Milwalky Trace (closed)

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Hours
Mon – Sat: 8 am – 9 pm; sun: 10 am – 8 pm
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Takeout
Delivery
Outdoor Seating

QXY (Qing Xiang Yuan)

2002 S Wentworth Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
312-799-1118
Premiered

Serving the best dumplings in town, QXY aims to be unique yet authentic. Along with serving their vast array of dumplings, they also offer classes on how to make them.

Saiba Arain
Marketing Manager, Chicago

Saiba recommends it for the fresh dumplings with flavorful fillings.

Saiba recommends:
QXY (Qing Xiang Yuan)

Dave Wiegers
Retired Salesman, Gurnee

Dave loved the delicious food and thought the servers were very helpful.

Dave recommends:
Milwalky Trace (closed)

Marcelino Garcia
Director of Community Affairs,

Marcelino thought it was affordable, liked the unique menu, and said it was a good place for family.

Marcelino recommends:
Señor Pan

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Hours
Sun – Thu: 11 am – 9 pm; Fri & Sat: 11 am – 10 pm
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Price Range
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Takeout
Delivery
Outdoor Seating

Mexique (closed)

1529 W. Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 850-0288
Premiered

Chef Carlos Gaytan combines his traditional Mexican roots with his knowledge of French cooking techniques to bring creative food to Mexique.

Don Heider
University Dean, Chicago

Don recommends and says the Mexican-French fusion cuisine is inventive but approachable.

Don recommends:
Mexique (closed)

Chinwe Okorafor
Account Manager, Chicago

Chinwe thought it was rich in flavor and enjoyed the beautiful presentation.

Chinwe recommends:
Simi's Restaurant

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Hours
Tue – Thu: 11 am – 3 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm; Fri: 11 am – 3 pm, 5 pm – 11 pm; Sat: 10 am – 3 pm, 5 pm – 11 pm; Sun: 10 am – 3 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm
Cuisine
Price Range
Attire
Takeout
Delivery
Outdoor Seating

Cellar Door Provisions

3025 W Diversey Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 697-8337
Premiered

Whether you’re looking for breakfast, pastries, lunch, or a pre-fixe BYOB dinner, Cellar Door Provisions is the place to be. With the menu changing weekly, they strive to make food that touches the soul.

Don Heider
University Dean, Chicago

Don thought it was good but not great, but the service was helpful.

Don recommends:
Mexique (closed)

Chinwe Okorafor
Account Manager, Chicago

Chinwe said the breakfast pastries were to die for and she would try it out for dinner.

Chinwe recommends:
Simi's Restaurant

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Hours
Sun, Wed – Thu: 8 am – 3 pm; Fri – Sat: 8 am – 3 pm, 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Cuisine
Price Range
Reservations
Reservations accepted for dinner.
Attire
Takeout
Delivery
Outdoor Seating

Simi's Restaurant

6310 N Western Avenue
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 856-0407
Premiered

Specializing in West African cuisine, Simi’s aims to bring Nigerian tastes and culture to Chicago. The staff is well-trained to introduce guests to a new culture.

Chinwe Okorafor
Account Manager, Chicago

Chinwe recommends it and says it’s the best Nigerian cuisine in Chicago.

Chinwe recommends:
Simi's Restaurant

Don Heider
University Dean, Chicago

Don loved the new flavors and would return.

Don recommends:
Mexique (closed)

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Hours
Tue-Fri: 5 pm – 10 pm; Sat: 12 pm – 10 pm; Sun: 12 pm – 7 pm
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Price Range
Attire
Takeout
Delivery
Outdoor Seating

Forbidden Root

1746 W Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 929-2202
Premiered

As Chicago’s first botanical brewery, Forbidden Root aims to create seasonal dishes that highlight their unique craft beers.

Clare Lane
Reporter, Chicago

Clare recommends it for the unique botanical beers and cuisine to match.

Clare recommends:
Forbidden Root

Mary Zavett
Retired Art Teacher, Chicago

Mary loved trying the different brews and thought the food was wonderful.

Mary recommends:
Sofi

Daniel Nguyen
Data Consultant, Chicago

Daniel loved it and thoroughly enjoyed the beers.

Daniel recommends:
Miss Saigon

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Hours
Mon-Sat: 11 am – 12 am; Sun: 11 am – 10 pm
Cuisine
Price Range
Attire
Takeout
Delivery
Outdoor Seating

Miss Saigon

1129 W Argyle Street
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 681-5700
Premiered

Miss Saigon aims to bring fresh authentic Vietnamese food to its customers. They bring classic flavors along with new ones seen in Saigon today. BYOB

Daniel Nguyen
Data Consultant, Chicago

Daniel recommends it for the best pho in Chicago and other authentic Vietnamese offerings.

Daniel recommends:
Miss Saigon

Mary Zavett
Retired Art Teacher, Chicago

Mary enjoyed their simple yet delicious menu and thought the service was top notch.

Mary recommends:
Sofi

Clare Lane
Reporter, Chicago

Clare said it was a bang for her buck and was pleased with the food.

Clare recommends:
Forbidden Root

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Hours
Mon – Thu: 10 am – 10 pm; Fri: 4 pm – 1 am; Sat: 10 am – 1 am; Sun: 10 am – 9:30 pm
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Price Range
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Takeout
Delivery
Outdoor Seating

Sofi

606 S Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 753-5504
Premiered

This Northern Italian restaurant offers homemade pastas with the freshest ingredients. Chef/Owner Maurizio Michi wants all his guests to feel at home.

Mary Zavett
Retired Art Teacher, Chicago

Mary recommends it for their sophisticated Italian menu and professional wait staff.

Mary recommends:
Sofi

Daniel Nguyen
Data Consultant, Chicago

Daniel appreciated the good service but thought some of the dishes lacked flavor.

Daniel recommends:
Miss Saigon

Clare Lane
Reporter, Chicago

Clare said the food was delicious and the service was perfect.

Clare recommends:
Forbidden Root

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Hours
Mon – Thu: 5 pm – 10 pm; Fri - Sat: 5 pm – 11 pm; Sun: 5 pm – 9 pm
Cuisine
Price Range
Attire
Takeout
Delivery
Outdoor Seating