Try the moules + frites from our 100 Best list: These things just may be the tenderest, most delicious mussels Chicago has seen yet.
Try the mashbrown from our 100 Best list: The search for the perfect hash browns ends at Bite, where a patty of skin-on potato mash is always fried to a golden crisp.
Try the estrellados y tampiqueña from our 100 Best list: We order steak and eggs, and we challenge you to find a better, more fairly priced version than this aggressively seasoned $12 skirt steak.
Try the chef’s selection steak from our 100 Best list: Go for the chef’s selection, they’re beautifully marbled, expertly grilled over Japanese binchotan charcoal, and the best value in the house.
Try the Autumn Scene at Next: Childhood from our 100 Best list: This stunning, intriguing, arresting, intricate, beguiling array of shoots and leaves is like a salad we want to live in.
The best noodles that I have eaten in Chicago. Takashi is a sublime Japanese Chef with a great hand on cold and hot Japanese cuisine. His small restaurant makes me feel like I am in Tokyo. -Thierry Ra
Another one of my favorite culinary stores. Whatever you are looking for, they got it. -Tiffany Derry, Top Chef
Jean Claude Poilevey is a veteran of the restaurant industry and a savvy Chef. The food is simple, intelligent and well executed. The place is small, busy and very French. It feels like you are in Ly
Opened in 1974, the Alcala family stocks 10,000 pairs of boots , 5000 cowboy hats and countless pairs of jeans, chaps, and belts. Its where I go when I need my Urban Cowboy fix. -Graham Elliot, Top Ch
What chef Paul Kahan does with Blackbird in Chicago is what I wish he would come to NY and do, just so I could eat there more often.-Jimmy Bradley , Top Chef
Anything Chef Paul Kahan does is incredible. He has such a knack for taking such simple ingredients and making something absolutely incredible. -Graham Elliot, Top Chef
OMG. Great store to shop. Love the shirts, jeans and dresses. My style all the way. -Tiffany Derry, Top Chef
First deep dish pie that was so flavorful and just delicious! -Tiffany Derry, Top Chef
First deep dish pie that was so flavorful and just delicious! -Tiffany Derry, Top Chef
I love the outdoors and North Face has great, stylish outdoor gear. -John Somerville, Top Che
I love the outdoors and North Face has great, stylish outdoor gear. -John Somerville, Top Chef
The lamb is delish and their skillet cornbread will make your heart stop. -Dave Martin, Top Chef
I am a big fan of breakfasts, but usually too lazy to cook since I'm not a morning person, so I head to Flo's where this little New Mexican restaraunt serves some scrumptiously good brekkies (or brunc
Rick Bayless’ place with two restaurants in one. Been going there for years. Great stuff and killer margaritas. -Dave Martin, Top Chef
Neighborhood joint with incredible desserts. Don't pass up the savory dishes though! -Rick Bayless, Top Chef
You can’t be a hot dog lover and not try this "encased meat ." With over 20 types of different combinations, you’ll die from a heart attack, but you’ll die happy. The last time I was there, I ate 11
Local, organic, good food. Funky and arty. Wonderful Logan square restaurant. -Rick Bayless, Top Chef
Carrie, the owner and chef, is fabulous. Sit at the bar for the best bar menu in town! -Rick Bayless, Top Chef
Hidden gem where you must be in the know to get in. Great cocktails with cool infusions. -Mike Isabella, Top Chef
The best Japanese Restaurant in Chicago. Located 10 minutes north of the city. They fly in fresh fish from the Tokyo market and the chef owner Katsu is always there. He actually butchers all the fish
The most authentic Thai food in Chicago. They have the best Tom Ka Ghai soup and fried whole fish with red curry sauce. The boys and I eat there at least once a week. -Malika Ameen, Top Chef Just Dess
The most authentic Thai food in Chicago. They have the best Tom Ka Ghai soup and fried whole fish with red curry sauce. The boys and I eat there at least once a week. -Malika Ameen, Top Chef Just Dess
This is a beautiful restaurant and the place to go for high quality authentic Chinese. They have the best Dim Sum menu with amazing fillings. My favorite are the scallop, spicy beef, and crab. The tab
My favorite place for Italian. Chef Tony Priolo cooks seasonal rustic Italian food. The boys and I love to go for their thin-crusted pizzas. The restaurant has an amazing outdoor deck that transforms
The only place in Chicago with authentic canele de Bordeaux. May I also say they are some of the best I have had in America. A canele and espresso and you will be transformed to Paris. -Malika Ameen,
I love Nordstrom's and the girls at the Rail are the best. -John Somerville, Top Chef
I love Polo stuff of all sorts and this shop has the most! Love the fact they have a wine bar to help you weigh a purchase. -John Somerville, Top Chef
