Nana is a farm-to-table organic restaurant focused on sustainable and seasonal ingredients. This family-owned restaurant serves delicious breakfast and brunch dishes with Mexican influences. The atmosphere is warm and cozy with exposed brick walls and butcher block tables. They offer fresh squeezed juices and house-made chorizo. Nana also has a full bar with a wide selection of daytime cocktails and beverages.

Nando Milano is a classic Italian trattoria offering homemade pastas, breads and desserts. You will encounter excellent service and wine selection in a welcoming, casual setting.

This traditional pizzeria is led by pizziaola Nella Grassano. With the authentic Neapolitan brick pizza oven and the handmade pastas, you’ll enjoy recipes handed down from generation to generation.

Classic Midwestern fare is on the menu at Nicksons. Delicious food is served in a comfortable atmosphere with excellent service.   

Norman's Bistro offers a jazzy vibe and delicious food.

The British inspired Owen & Engine offers classic English pub food and a rotating menu of tap and craft beers. Ingredients are seasonal and locally sourced. You will discover an atmosphere that is lively and warm in this two floor eatery.  

Authentic Cuban cuisine is on the menu at Paladar. Dishes like empanadas, grilled or stewed meats, plantains, and paella are prepared to perfection.  The atmosphere is warm and the service is very helpful and friendly.  Great for people who are new to Cuban cuisine.   Enjoy live music on the weekends. 

Daily fresh seafood and an accommodating chef and staff are engulfed by a lively and noisy New Orleans attitude.

William Reynolds, the provost of the Washburne Culinary Institute, heads up this restaurant at the South Shore Cultural Center.

This small and modern spot serves up creative Chicago-Italian fare, creative cocktails and seasonal specialties. It is located in the adorable downtown Arlington Heights neighborhood.

An intimate Italian restaurant that pays great attention to detail. Old world recipes, homemade sauces, and large portions of pasta are sure to satisfy. The atmosphere has a warm family feel. Don’t leave without tasting the cannoli!

Piccolo Sogno offers the finest in cuisine and wines from Italy. The menu includes rustic homemade pastas, expertly prepared meats and fish, homemade gelato, and pizzas prepared in the restaurant's wood-burning oven. The restaurant also features what many have called the finest al fresco dining experience in Chicago.

Prasino offers local food with a global influence. Ingredients are organic, locally sourced, and restaurant creatively reflects a sustainable lifestyle. Many vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options are available along with a wide selection of deliciously prepared meats. The environment is modern, elegant and relaxing.  

Preservation Bread & Wine is located in the quaint town of Geneva. The seasonal menu includes a delicious variety of cheeses, meats, and savory bites paired with a first-class selection of wines and spirits. The ambiance is relaxing and the service in exceptional. Go for the food, stay for the comfort.

Classic American farm-house fare makes for an eclectic menu featuring pork and seafood, stripped of adornments, yet full of flavor. This beer-centered restaurant is reminiscent of an European beer hall. Enjoy communal dining and booth seating in a lively setting.

Located on the Magnificent Mile, this tapas style restaurant offers an incredible selection of pork dishes and a respectable wine selection. There’s more than pork at the purple pig, you can also feast on a menu of Mediterranean inspired delights that are sure to satisfy. The atmosphere is bustling and lively.

A rustic and authentic looking Italian eatery that features "piatinni" plates (small portions with full flavor), wine concepts and meat and cheese stations.

Comfort food from the mountains of Ethiopia. A unique communal dining experience with occasional live music. A great place to familiarize yourself with the Ethiopian cuisine.

Redhot Ranch is a no-frills neighborhood spot serving up burgers, hot dogs, and fresh-cut fries.

A chique sushi restaurant with a fresh seafood, traditional Japanese entrees, appetizers, and a decent sake menu.

With beautiful city and water views, River Roast serves up contemporary tavern fare. They also feature live music and craft cocktails.

Sleek and stylish pizzeria and bar set on Streeterville’s Ogden Slip offering creatively-topped thin-crust pizzas, salads, and more.

A true family business, Sapori owner Antonio Vitello comes from a long line of pizzeria owners. He also hand-built the wood fire oven they cook in.

Saucy Porka serves a unique combination of Latin and Asian food in a spacious, well maintained dining environment.

Serai specializes in Malaysian and South East Asian cuisine. Here you can dive into foods you’ve never experienced with helpful staff guiding you the whole way.