West Town Tavern serves contemporary comfort food. The Tavern's atmosphere is friendly, warm and intimate. Noble Square 1329 W Chicago Ave Chicago, IL 60642 (312) 666-6175 Premiered 1/23/2009
The melding of contemporary Indian and Latin American cuisines with a selection of untamed regional Indian fare "Heat" - tapas, signature entrees, hedonistic desserts, boutique latin & global wines, "herb & spice" cocktails. River North 10 West Hubbard Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 527-4060 Premiered 10/24/2008
Traditional southern Indian cuisine, located on Chicago's Indian neighborhood. Devon Avenue 2543 W. Devon Ave. Chicago, IL 60659 (773) 338-2152 Premiered 2/20/2009
Chef-owner Giovanni DeNigris focuses on his hometown of Puglia, Italy, at this regional Italian spot in the heart of Lincoln Square. The menu includes choices such as cavatelli crudaiola (house-made cavatelli pasta with garlic, tomato pulp, arugula, basil and ricotta cheese) and halibut Adriatico (zucchini-wrapped halibut with seafood risotto and white wine sauce). Lincoln Square 4767 N. Lincoln Chicago, IL 60625 (773) 506-0093 Premiered 11/21/2008
Old world Italian in a comfortable setting. Old Town 1516 N. Wells St. Chicago, IL 60610 (312) 266-9355 Premiered 2/20/2009
This value-minded eatery offers generous portions of beautifully composed Thai favorites. Recommended dishes include chicken satay, pot stickers, and lad nar; from the Thai-language menu: egg noodles with duck Wrigleyville 3930 N. Sheridan Rd. Chicago, IL 60613 (773) 327-5253 Premiered 10/17/2008