Founded by award winning Chef Roy Yamaguchi, Roy's is world-famous for its innovative Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine ñ the tantalizing marriage of local ingredients, European sauces and bold Asian spices, with a focus on fresh seafood. Near North Side 720 N. State St. Chicago, IL 60610 (312) 787-7599 Premiered 11/7/2003

Chi Tung Restaurant serves a full menu of Chinese, Thai, and Japanese favorites. Their dedication to authenticity, freshness, and quality gives Chi Tung their well-deserved reputation, rivaling other establishments from Lincoln Park to Chinatown. Evergreen Park 9560 S. Kedzie Evergreen Park, IL 60805 (708) 636-8180 Premiered 11/7/2003

Six-course prix-fixe menu. Bucktown 2728 W. Armitage Ave. Chicago, IL 60647 (773) 772-7530 Premiered 11/14/2003

An upscale/casual restaurant featuring French and Italian dishes prepared in an open kitchen. Highwood 310 Green Bay Rd. Highwood, IL 60040 (847) 433-0031 Premiered 11/14/2003

Enjoy traditional Mexican fare and over fifty tequilas in an intimate setting. Often on weekends there is live music in the back room. Wicker Park / Bucktown 1835 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL 60622 (773) 289-4991 Premiered 11/14/2003

Belly dancing and live music! Don't miss the fantastic atmosphere and irresistible food! Albany Park 3001 W. Peterson Chicago, IL 60659 (773) 334-0000 Premiered 11/21/2003