Scandinavian restaurants offer an intimate and warm dining environment, almost as though a family is inviting you into their home as a guest. Surrounded by wooden floors and tables and warmly lit chandeliers, Tre Kronor offers an authentic European smorgasbord of flavors. Albany Park 3258 W. Foster Chicago, IL 60625 (773) 267-9888 Premiered 11/3/2006

SushiSamba rio celebrates the cuisine and culture of Japan, Brazil and Peru. With "Carnival-in-Rio" inspired decor, "Sex-in-the-City" cocktails, Brazilian grilled meats, Peruvian seviches and a full sushi menu, SushiSamba marches to its own distinct Samba River North 504 N. Wells Chicago, IL 60610 (312) 595-2300 Premiered 11/3/2006

Cafe Lucci is a fine dining restaurant known for innovative Italian cuisine, as well as prime beef, fresh fish and housemade desserts. Its award-winning wine list and regular Wine Maker Dinners have contributed to its distinction on the North Shore and as a destination restaurant. Above all, Cafe Lucci's warm, welcoming ambiance has its customers returning again and again. Glenview 609 Milwaukee Ave. Glenview, IL 60025 (847) 729-2268 Premiered 11/3/2006

With a dining room that is reminiscent of a more glamorous time, Vie uses local products to create fragrant flavors and drinks and wines. Western Springs 4471 Lawn Ave. Western Springs, IL 60558 (708) 246-2082 Premiered 11/10/2006

Bhabi's Kitchen is owned and run by Mr. Syed, his wife and sister do all the cooking. As soon as you sit down in this tiny restaurant, you feel as though you are guests in the Syed's home. Rogers Park 6352 N. Oakley Ave. Chicago, IL 60659 Premiered 11/10/2006

The strip-mall location might be a bit off-putting, but once inside, the Peruvian art-clad walls transport patrons to a land where they can feast on paella and other Peruvian treats. Rogers Park 6545 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60626 (773) 381-4540 Premiered 11/10/2006