Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015
bellyQ is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

1. bellyQ

1400 W. Randolph St. (at Ogden Ave), Chicago, IL
Restoran Korea · Fulton Market · 96 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: Bill Kim puts his Asian spin on Sunday brunch. Items include Vietnamese omelet, nori waffle, tea-smoked duck benedict, and crispy tofu. Cap it off with some of the best soft serve in town.

Bohemian House is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

2. Bohemian House

11 W Illinois St (at N State St), Chicago, IL
Restoran Eropa Timur · Near North Side · 49 tips dan ulasan
Juno Sushi Chicago is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

3. Juno Sushi Chicago

8.5
2638 N Lincoln Ave (Wrightwood), Chicago, IL
Restoran Sushi · North Side · 34 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: The "contemporary Japanese" cuisine is delicately plated inside the former Merlo space that's made over with Japanese pop art.

Tanta Chicago is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

4. Tanta Chicago

8.8
118 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL
Restoran Peru · River North · 112 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: Since opening in mid-August, Gaston Acurio's first foray into the Midwest has drawn rave reviews and buzz from diners and media. It's no wonder he's one of the most renowned chefs in the world.

Boka is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

5. Boka

9.0
1729 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL
Restoran Amerika Baru · Lincoln Park · 104 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: The Boka revamp is now open with acclaimed chef Lee Wolen launching a completely new menu. A new buildout, 180 degrees from the prior look, adds to the more approachable vibe. Baca selengkapnya.

Bavette's Bar and Boeuf is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

6. Bavette's Bar and Boeuf

9.3
218 W Kinzie St (at N Wells St), Chicago, IL
Warung Steak · River North · 130 tips dan ulasan
Spacca Napoli Pizzeria is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

7. Spacca Napoli Pizzeria

9.2
1769 W Sunnyside Ave (at Ravenswood Ave), Chicago, IL
Restoran Piza · Ravenswood · 105 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: The thin crust pies can be ordered with traditional red sauce or topped with olive oil, and the quality ingredients like prosciutto, Italian sausage, spicy salami and arugula pay tribute to Italy. Baca selengkapnya.

Cemitas Puebla is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

8. Cemitas Puebla

817 W Fulton Market (at Halsted), Chicago, IL
Restoran Meksiko · Fulton Market · 19 tips dan ulasan
Acadia is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

9. Acadia

1639 S Wabash Ave (btwn E 16th St & E 18th St), Chicago, IL
Restoran Amerika Baru · South Loop · 53 tips dan ulasan
Edzo's Burger Shop is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

10. Edzo's Burger Shop

7.7
1571 Sherman Ave (btwn Davis St & Grove St), Evanston, IL
Kedai Burger · 95 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: While a second location is open in Lincoln Park, the first in Evanston remains a cult destination and the gold standard for griddled, no-frills burgers. [Eater 38 Member]

Cumin is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

11. Cumin

7.7
1414 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn Wolcott Ave. & Evergreen Ave.), Chicago, IL
Restoran India · Wicker Park · 73 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: Authentic Indian south of Devon can be tough to find. Throw in Nepalese, an array of curries, platters, and cocktails and you might not go back up north. [Eater 38 Member]

Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

12. Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse

9.0
1028 N Rush St (at E Bellevue Pl), Chicago, IL
Warung Steak · Gold Coast · 282 tips dan ulasan
Sepia is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

13. Sepia

8.4
123 N Jefferson St (btwn W Washington St & W Randolph St), Chicago, IL
Restoran Amerika Baru · West Loop · 63 tips dan ulasan
Pleasant House Bakery is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

14. Pleasant House Bakery

964 W 31st St, Chicago, IL
Toko Roti · Bridgeport · 61 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: Fish & chips Fridays start at 5:30. [Eater 38 Member]

Parachute is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

15. Parachute

8.4
3500 N Elston Ave (Troy), Chicago, IL
Restoran Korea · Northwest Side · 61 tips dan ulasan
The Publican is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

16. The Publican

8.9
837 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
Restoran Amerika Baru · Fulton Market · 358 tips dan ulasan
Demera Ethiopian Restaurant is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

17. Demera Ethiopian Restaurant

8.5
4801 N Broadway St (at Lawrence Ave.), Chicago, IL
Restoran Etiopia · Uptown · 51 tips dan ulasan
Ruxbin Kitchen is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

18. Ruxbin Kitchen

851 N Ashland Ave (at Pearson St), Chicago, IL
Restoran Amerika · Noble Square · 53 tips dan ulasan
Taxim is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

19. Taxim

8.5
1558 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn Damen Ave & North Ave), Chicago, IL
Restoran Yunani · Wicker Park · 51 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: When you want more than spanikopita and gyros, David Schneider's authentic regional Greek fare (and amazing Greek wine list) beckons you to this beautiful dining room in Wicker Park. [Eater 38 Member]

Trenchermen is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

20. Trenchermen

2039 W North Ave, Chicago, IL
Restoran Amerika Baru · Wicker Park · 100 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: The Sheerin brothers have outdone themselves with a polarizing menu of upscale charcuterie. Everyone has an opinion on this spot. [Eater 38 Member]

21. Dusek's

8.6
1227 W 18th St (at S Allport St), Chicago, IL
Bar · Pilsen · 90 tips dan ulasan
Nightwood Restaurant is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

22. Nightwood Restaurant

2119 S Halsted St (at 21st Pl), Chicago, IL
Restoran Amerika Baru · East Pilsen · 92 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: Jason Hammel and Jason Vincent give us another reason to travel to Pilsen: their impeccably prepared rustic seasonal fare and a cool, modern Kevin Heisner-designed room to eat in. [Eater 38 Member] Baca selengkapnya.

Au Cheval is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

23. Au Cheval

9.2
800 W Randolph St (at S Halsted St), Chicago, IL
Kedai Burger · Fulton Market · 482 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: The cheeseburger here may look like a simple, griddled double patty burger, but don't be fooled: this burger is what food writer Francis Lam calls "tremendous work, thin patty diner style magic."

Lao Sze Chuan Restaurant is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

24. Lao Sze Chuan Restaurant

7.5
2172 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL
Restoran Cina · Armour Square · 109 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: One of four Chinatown spots owned by Tony Hu, the focus here is on Szechwan dishes, ranging from the basic to the downright adventurous. [Eater 38 Member]

25. Mindy's Hot Chocolate

1747 N Damen Ave (at W Willow St), Chicago, IL
Toko Makanan Pencuci Mulut · Bucktown · 199 tips dan ulasan
Smoque BBQ is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

26. Smoque BBQ

9.2
3800 N Pulaski Rd (at Grace St), Chicago, IL
Kedai BBQ · Old Irving Park · 232 tips dan ulasan
Grace is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

27. Grace

652 W Randolph St (at W Couch Pl), Chicago, IL
Restoran Amerika Baru · West Loop · 41 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: Grace's fine dining has been wowing diners, and media, from its inception. A glass-enclosed kitchen, spot-on wine pairings, and fascinating backstory only add to the draw. [Eater 38 Member]

Piccolo Sogno is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

28. Piccolo Sogno

9.1
464 N Halsted St (at Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Restoran Italia · Fulton River District · 112 tips dan ulasan
Yusho is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

29. Yusho

2853 N Kedzie Ave (at W. George St.), Chicago, IL
Restoran Jepang · Logan Square · 80 tips dan ulasan
Vera is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

30. Vera

1023 W Lake St, Chicago, IL
Restoran Spanyol · Fulton Market · 41 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: A cute spot where you can go for a quick glass of Sherry or wine at the bar or have a romantic dinner over Spanish small plates. [Eater 38 Member]

31. La Sirena Clandestina

954 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL
Restoran Amerika Latin · Fulton Market · 67 tips dan ulasan
Calumet Fisheries is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

32. Calumet Fisheries

8.5
3259 E 95th St (at Calumet River), Chicago, IL
Pasar Ikan · 56 tips dan ulasan
Big Jones is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

33. Big Jones

8.6
5347 N Clark St (btwn W Summerdale Ave & W Balmoral Ave), Chicago, IL
Restoran Makanan Khas Selatan · Andersonville · 138 tips dan ulasan
The Bristol is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

34. The Bristol

2152 N Damen Ave (at Webster Ave.), Chicago, IL
Restoran Amerika Baru · Bucktown · 99 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: The Bristol chef Chris Pandel does things with animal parts most others wouldn't dare and the experience is heightened because of it. [Eater 38 Member] Baca selengkapnya.

Fat Rice is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

35. Fat Rice

2957 W Diversey Ave (at N Sacramento Ave), Chicago, IL
Restoran Asia · Logan Square · 101 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: Eater National 38 member: Save room for dishes that draw from port cultures along spice routes, like okra and shrimp scented with curry leaves or piri-piri chicken lit up from tomato-peanut sauce.

Avec is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

36. Avec

9.2
615 W Randolph St (at N Jefferson St), Chicago, IL
Restoran Amerika Baru · West Loop · 214 tips dan ulasan
Frontera Grill is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

37. Frontera Grill

8.4
445 N Clark St (btwn Illinois St & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
Restoran Meksiko · River North · 256 tips dan ulasan
Lula Café is one of Eater's 38 Essential - April 2015.

38. Lula Café

9.3
2537 N Kedzie Blvd (btwn Linden & Logan Sq.), Chicago, IL
Kafe · Logan Square · 256 tips dan ulasan

EaterEater: Diners pack the house for breakfast and brunch classics like buttermilk pancakes, brioche French toast, breakfast burrito, chilaquiles and more.