A casual and reasonably priced French restaurant with a hint of Cuban flare. Highwood 301 Waukegan Ave. Highwood, IL 60040 (847) 433-1078 Premiered 10/28/2005

A cozy Logan Square eatery featuring organic cooking, seasonal ingredients, and an ever-changing menu, Lula Cafe is known for packing in the regulars, affordability, and brunch. Consider putting this hip spot with constantly changing local artwork on the walls and indie music in the air on your list. Logan Square 2537 N. Kedzie Chicago, IL 60647 (773) 489-9554 Premiered 2/4/2005

Six 125 year old large barns have been moved to create the restaurant, banquet rooms, microbrewery and Millrose Country Store. The barns are complimented by beautiful outdoor patios with large fireplaces and umbrella covered tables. Large portions of Heartland style meals compliment the rustic ambience of the barns, high fireplaces and patios and the relaxed country atmosphere of Millrose. Barrington 45 S. Barrington Road South Barrington, IL 60010 (847) 382-7673 Premiered 10/15/2004

If you are looking for authentic Thai cuisine try Siam Noodle. Great food for an awesome price. Uptown 4654 N. Sheridan Road Chicago, IL 60640 (773) 769-6694 Premiered 10/15/2004

The only raw dish available is oysters, and all else is prepared in steamy delciousness! Wrigleyville 3720 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60613 (773) 348-7291 Premiered 10/15/2004

Designer Ralph Lauren's restaurant adventure. An elegant and wooded club-like dining room and a polite wait staff accompany the contemporary American cuisine. Do not miss the Sunday brunch. River North 115 E. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 475-1100 Premiered 10/22/2004