Based on "Happy Dan, The Whistling Dog," the classic . Its hard for places like Ginos North. } 18. Restaurants & Chefs. I was going to go all inside-baseball and say the restaurant I really missed was Mistral, the John Hogan project that never quite got off the ground. Mantuano was forced out in late 1999 by his money partners, and the space went through a few name changes before closing for good in 2009. (Progressive American) Still wet behind the ears, Alinea, the culinary juggernaut of the brilliant and visionary Grant Achatz, turned Chicago into an international foodie destination and a launching pad for the next generation of groundbreaking chefs. 10. The food however is pure Chicago Italian, with bowls of drowned gnocchi and plates of chicken Vesuvio giving diners a welcome respite from the rash of trendier options throughout the neighborhood. That is an acceptable risk I cannot take. (German) Natty waiters have handled hot corned beef sandwiches, Wienerschnitzel, and house-made root beer with pride and aplomb for 112 years. She now writes a breakfast column for the Chicago Tribune, and while it's delightful, it's no replacement for the best breakfast spot in town.What's taken its place: A notable new breakfast place hasn't opened since the closing of Ina's, so we'll pick an old standby: Southport Grocery. 4. Find out where to go, what to eat, where to live, and more. 15. When Tramonto and Gale left, the top toque passed to Shawn McClain (who went on to create Green Zebra and Spring, along with several Las Vegas restaurants), and after that tour of duty, Adaniya reached out to the French Laundry and brought a young chef named Grant Achatz to Chicago. Carsons Then there was chef David Burke's menu, which included now-ubiquitous pastrami salmon and Burke's signature swordfish chop. (Contemporary American) The bon vivant Gordon A. Sinclair brought sophistication to a seedy stretch of North Clark Street, and River North was born. east to west and 4 mi. Located in Streeterville, the American bar & grill announced on Facebook that they would be permanently shutting down: Today, we raise a glass to our amazing team, guests, and vendors for making us a part of your community for the last 5 years. In fact, nowadays most of Restaurant Row is full of trendy new places, fast-casual chain restaurants, and the McDonalds that takes up half a block. Try another? 573 reviews Open Now. 21. Fat Willy's Rib Shack Masa Azul (closed until the "pandemic wanes") Ludlow Liquors (closed until further notice) Scofflaw (closed until April) Longman & Eagle (until 2021) The Whale (Reopening March 3rd) Good Fortune Dante's Pizzeria Paladar Cuban Restaurant and Rum Bar Norwood Park Congas Mo Dailey's Old Town Two Lights Seafood And Oyster More historic Chicago restaurants Check out these Chicago restaurants outside the Loop that have become part of local history: Pompei (opened in 1909) Valois Cafeteria (opened in 1921) Green Door Tavern (opened in 1921) Margie's Candies (opened in 1921) Dinkel's Bakery (opened in 1922) Manny's Deli (opened in 1942) The opening chef in 1978 was the late Yoshi Katsumura (who would go on to open Yoshi's Cafe in Wrigleyville), followed by Kevin Shikami (a Food & Wine best new chef in 1991). 20. 2005-present // Lincoln Park Its just one street with a number of old-school Italian restaurants, and food-wise, Ignotz is the best. All Of Dunkin' Donuts' Iced Coffee Flavors, Ranked. Burgundy carpeted and closed off from the outside world this is as old-school Chicago as it gets. P: 630.864.5270,