Traditional Italian dining in a small, intimate dining room that looks on the open kitchen as chefs prepare casually-elegant Italian favorites. River West 721 W. Grand Avenue Chicago, IL 60610 (312) 243-1740 Premiered 1/15/2002

For over forty years, the Gale Street Inn has been renowned as one of Chicago's favorite places for BBQ Ribs. Also, try steaks, chops or fresh seafood selections. Jefferson Park 4914 N. Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, IL 60630 (773) 725-1300

Asian influences abound on the ever-changing menu, as do unusual pairings such as seared scallops with foie gras or veal sweetbreads with scallop-lobster ravioli. 5101 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60648 (773) 275-9191 Premiered 1/22/2002

Southern style meals and fantastic taste, Wishbone boasted large portions of amazingly fresh food and quickly became a popular hangout for artists and local businesses of the area. West Loop 1001 W. Washington Chicago, IL 60607 (312) 850-2663 Premiered 1/22/2002

An inexpensive Chinese seafood restaurant with food that is delicious without being flashy. Try the shark-fin at market price. Chinatown 211 W. 22nd Place Chicago, IL 60616 Premiered 11/20/2001

Come into Manny's any day and expect to get into a line moving quickly through this cafeteria-style Chicago institution. Little Italy 1141 S. Jefferson Chicago, IL 60607 (312) 939-2855 Premiered 11/20/2001