This sunny pastry shop offers a tantalizing variety of sweet and savory treats to tempt you in a charming cafe setting. Lakeview 1114 W. Belmont Chicago, IL 60657 (773) 929-1100 Premiered 11/19/2004

A sophisticated small-plated and inventive menu of primarily vegetarian dishes fill this globally influenced and sleek location. West Town 1460 W. Chicago Chicago, IL 60622 (312) 243-7100 Premiered 1/7/2005

An Italian restaurant and grocery store that serves over nine flavors of freshly made gelati per day. Cicero 1600 S. 61st Ave Cicero, IL 60804 (708) 863-9289 Premiered 1/7/2005

Vietnamese food is an infusion of French and Chinese cuisine. Vietnamese food is incredibly healthy and is known as the cuisine of the dipping sauces. They allow you to join in on the fun of cooking Vietnamese food by letting you cook the food right at your own table with a fondue pot, soup pot or a grill. Uptown 1055 W. Argyle Chicago, IL 60640 (773) 561-4077 Premiered 1/14/2005

At the Chop House the owners are always present as is a live pianist, giving the restaurant a warm atmosphere. More than 1400 historical photos tell the tale of old Chicago when meat-packers, politicians and gangsters vied for control. An awe-inspiring 64-oz porterhouse, 16 and 24-oz New York Strips and 24-oz prime rib are all served charred and bursting with prime-aged flavor. River East 60 W. Ontario St. Chicago, IL 60610 (312) 787-7100 Premiered 1/14/2005

A restaurant and a club in one, both with Russian flare and flavor. Skokie 9925 Gross Point Rd. Skokie, IL 60076 (847) 982-1400 Premiered 1/25/2005