Pronounced "shnee pek", this restaurant, which features cuisine from Mexico's Yucatan region can best be described as serving a menu that Combines Mexican and Euoprean elements. Brookfield 3755 Grand Blvd. Brookfield, IL 60513 (708) 290-0082 Premiered 10/19/2007
David Burke's Primehouse has become the quintessential Modern Classic American steakhouse with meats dry-aged on the premise in a salt-tiled aging room. River North 616 N Rush St. Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 660-6000 Premiered 10/26/2007
Fresh fish and an unpretentious attitude have given this little restaurant a great deal of press and praise. Jefferson Park 5736 N. Elston Chicago, IL 60646 Premiered 10/26/2007
A casual and traditional Chinese restaurant with all the favorite dishes. Logan Square 2830 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL 60618 (773)227-0970 Premiered 10/26/2007
A Logan Square hot spot that offers American classic comfort food. Kuma's tries to provide an upscale ambience without appearing too pretentious. Logan Square 2900 W. Belmont Chicago, IL 60618 (773)604-8769 Premiered 11/2/2007
Head Chef John Anders marries wine with food at this Wheaton restaurant. Wheaton 535 W. Liberty Dr. Wheaton, IL 60187 (630) 784-8015 Premiered 11/2/2007