Nepali influenced Asian/Indian fusion style of food is offered at the Himalayan. A helpful staff will help you with the vast menu. The menu offers an incredible amount of vegetarian dishes and the “heat” factor labels make it easy to order to your spice tolerance. Niles 8265 W. Golf Road Niles, IL 60714 (847)324-4150 Premiered 2/18/2011

LM Restaurant is a French bistro offering delicious French cuisine at an affordable price. The atmosphere is warm and comfortable and service is impeccable. Chef Bradford Phillips presents an accessible menu focusing on classical technique and locally sourced, season product. River North 111 West Huron Street Chicago, IL 60654 (773)942-7585 Premiered 2/18/2011

A family owned business since 1972, La Villa starts with fantastic pizza and adds homemade family recipes to create a truly Italian-American experience. The family friendly decor is comfortable and service is attentive. The dishes are plentiful and priced right. The restaurant also offers a full-bar as well as live music Thursday through Saturday. Old Irving Park 3638 N. Pulaski Chicago, IL 60641 (773)283-7980 Premiered 1/28/2011

A storefront restaurant with a hip atmosphere that features authentic Filipino food. Lincoln Square 2501 W. Lawrence Ave. Chicago, IL 60625 (773)271-2988 Premiered 10/15/2010

A cozy and comfortable neighborhood cafe serving classic bistro dishes using local produce with the familiar flavors of Amsterdam. Portions are large and the prices are right in this warm and lively restaurant. Wednesdays feature a three-course pre-fixed menu. BYOB, no corkage policy. Lakeview 3404 N. Halsted Chicago, IL 60657 (773)-661-0299 Premiered 11/19/2010

Japanese cuisine prepared with the freshest ingredients and artful skill. Logan Square 2521 N. California Ave. Chicago, IL 60647 (773)276-8080 Premiered 10/15/2010