A champagne bar with over 100 bottles of champagne and sparkling wines along with full bar service. The food is freshly prepared shared plates and expertly paired with the drinks. Excellent service in a hip environment featuring live music from a jazz trio three days a week.Perfect for special occasions and private parties. Near North 601 N. State Street Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 266-7677 Premiered 10/20/2010
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. Near West Side 464 N. Halsted St. Chicago, IL 60622 312-421-0077 Premiered 11/5/2010
American cuisine prepared with bold simplicity and care. The menu is hand-written daily, using locally sustainable food options. The interior is hip and trendy, but still cozy and comfortable. It maintains an open kitchen ambiance, a lively patio, and the wine room is warm with the scent of applewood in the air. Pilsen / Heart of Chicago / Little Village 2119 S. Halsted Street Chicago, IL 60608 (312)-526-3385 Premiered 11/12/2010
This storefront neighborhood sandwich shop, around since 1933, offers big breakfasts, lunches and dinners at a great price. There are several daily specials, but you cant beat Moons famous corned beef sandwich. Counter seating. Near West Side 16 S. Western Chicago, IL 60612 (312)-226-5094 Premiered 11/19/2010
Marigold has a hip, festive atmosphere in Uptown. The upscale Indian fare provides a unique and spicy dinner experience. The desserts are amazing as well. Uptown 4832 N. Broadway Chicago, IL 60640 (773)293-4653 Premiered 2/4/2011
This family owned and operated restaurant has served up classic Italian dishes and thin crust pizza to the northwest side since it was established in 1940. Experience live music Thursday thru Saturday at this family friendly dining room. The restaurant also includes a full service lounge. Albany Park 4127 W. Lawrence Chicago, IL 60630 (773) 725-1812 Premiered 1/21/2011