Embeya

Fashionable Asian dining room with bar and all-day menu

Former-L20er does savory, sophisticated Vietnamese eatery

Editorial: Ann Vine

Belly Q

Asian BBQ specialties with a side of karaoke

Industrial dining room puts modern spin in Korean dining

Editorial: Ann Vine

Nellcôte

Villefranche-sur-Mer glamour along Randolph Street Corridor

Former-Marche space gets posh new look by Socialista owners

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Bistronomic

Farm-to-table menu at Martial Nouguier’s modern bistro

The evolution of gastropub dining at Gold Coast hotspot

Editorial: Ann Vine

Japonais

Sexy Japanese supper club with River terrace

Chicago’s poshest sushi eatery with lively lounge scene

Editorial: Ann Vine

Paris Club

Trendy French brasserie with weekend VIP romp

Sexy River North eatery with dining room and lounge bar

Editorial: Ann Vine

Tribute

Playful cuisine with unexpected pairings by Lawrence Letrero

Essex Inn dining room proves culinary gem in South Loop

Editorial: Ann Vine

Next Restaurant

Grant Achatz does historic eatery in Chicago’s Fulton Market

Alinea chef does epic eatery with storied menu

Editorial: Ann Vine

Longman & Eagle

No reservations at Chicago’s top gastropub in Logan Park

Landmark Chicago gastropub of locally sourced American specialties

Editorial: Claudia York