Fresh made hominy is used for all the pozole at Pozoleria San Juan. Pozole, a soup which comes in the three colors of the Mexican flag; green, white, and red, is prepared daily along with a variety of classic Mexican dishes. Enjoy a delicious bang-for-your-buck at this neighborhood BYOB. 

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.

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

Located just steps from Michigan Avenue in the heart of Chicago's thriving Streeterville neighborhood, Sayat Nova is a cozy, romantic enclave tucked back from the city's urban sprawl. Since 1970, we have offered Armenian cuisine that presents a slightly earthier variation on typical Mediterranean fare.

Shokolad offers a café setting delivering traditional and modern Ukrainian dishes, while the pastry shop serves up authentic European pastries and cakes.

A small and casual Chinese restaurant that serves Szechwan and Cantonese fare. With such an extensive menu there is something for everyone.

Soulful fare without the meat. Go for the vegan mac and cheese stay for the peach cobbler. And don't forget the collard greens.

Good sushi and maki at a reasonable price are served in a small dining room. This spin-off of Lake Forest's Sushi Kushi Tokyo also serves a variety of traditional Japanese items.

A simple Argentine storefront tucked away at the north end of the hot Southport strip. It's a bonanza for beefeaters on a budget. Friendly service and recorded folk music enhance the experience.

This is the place for beef Pho - a noodle soup with beef broth, rice noodles, fresh bean sprouts, fresh basil and cilantro, jalapenos and lime wedges. Try a wide variety of Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine within the large dining room.

New inventive sushi creations daily by "Sushi Mike" (Mike Ham). Not sure what you want, tell Sushi Mike what ingredients or type of ingredients (vegetarian, spicy tuna, etc.) and let him make something up just for you.

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

The strip-mall location might be a bit off-putting, but once inside, the Peruvian art-clad walls transport patrons to a land where they can feast on paella and other Peruvian treats.

An Italian joint with history. For sixty years, local regulars have been returning for the Chicago Italian ambience and nostalgia.

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.

Uncommon Ground features contemporary American bistro cuisine with an emphasis on seasonal, regional, organic ingredients. Come enjoy a tree-lined sidewalk cafe in the summer & 2 warm, cozy fireplaces in the winter. National music acts perform nightly in an intimate acoustic listening room while art openings feature local Chicago artists monthly.

Uru Swati offers a menu of flavorful, vegetarian Indian dishes in one of the most culturally diverse neighborhoods in Chicago. You will find traditional samosas, dosa, masala, and paneer, as well as house-made naan and garlic breads. Very reasonably priced. Catch a little Bollywood on TV while you’re there too!  A BYOB restaurant.

Senegalese cuisine is similar to that of other Western African cultures. Fish, lamb and beef are incorporated into most dishes, often stewed or combined with fresh juices. Consider the historical background of Senegal (Woolof, Islam, and French) and the flavors become apparent.