La Bruquena serves up authentic Puerto Rican cuisine. Humboldt Park 2726 W. Division Chicago, IL 60622 (773) 276-2915 Premiered 2/1/2008

The Sea Bass Appetizer is to die for - taste the fresh sushi and relax with a gourmet cocktail. Located in the distinguished West Loop Gate, Meiji offers Chicago the most dynamic experience in Japanese cuisine. The elegant simplicity and upscale comfort of the dining room provides an atmosphere of purity and craft. West Loop 623 W. Randolph Street Chicago, IL 60661 (312) 887-9999 Premiered 10/7/2005

A pan-Latin restaurant that focuses primarily on Columbian cuisine. Meats are the majority on the menu and seafood entrees pepper the list. The decor and ambience are welcoming enough for a regular and romantic enough for a date. Edgewater 5350 N. Broadway Chicago, IL 60640 (773) 271-3935 Premiered 10/21/2005

A La Turka strives to provide the visitor with a cozy, engaging dining experience while delivering some of the finest in Turkish kitchen selections. In addition to normal tables, they have a number of tables with traditional floor cushion seating. To extend your experience, stop by the Hookah Bar on the 2nd floor for an after dinner drink while enjoying hookah. (Since A La Turka was reviewed, it is now Sofra Turkish Kitchen and under new management.) Lakeview 3134 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL 60657 (773) 935-6101 Premiered 10/6/2006

Le Lan seats 90 & features a unique French/Vietnamese cuisine fusing the talents of 3 of Chicago's most renowned four star chef's Roland Liccioni, Bill Kim, and Arun Sampanthavivat. River North 749 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60610 Premiered 10/6/2006

This family run, award winning restaurant specializes in authentic veal, steak, pasta, and fresh seafood creations for lunch and dinner. Established in 1961 by Ben and Nina Calderone. Oak Lawn 4849 W. 95th St. Oak Lawn, IL 60453 (708) 425-6262 Premiered 10/6/2006