Everest is one of Chicago’s Best Restaurants By Jeff Ruby and Carrie Schedler Even though it’s one of the oldest restaurants in this list, there’s still a place for this lofty brand of special-occasion dining. Read more
Fat Rice is one of Chicago’s Best Restaurants By Jeff Ruby and Carrie Schedler This Logan Square spot may be the most universally beloved restaurant in the city. Read more
North Pond is one of Chicago’s Best Restaurants By Jeff Ruby and Carrie Schedler It’s impossible not to be charmed by this Lincoln Park restaurant. Read more
The Publican is one of Chicago’s Best Restaurants By Jeff Ruby and Carrie Schedler Charmingly boisterous, beer-soaked, and full of meat, this West Loop spot is probably the most Chicago restaurant there is. Read more
El Ideas is one of Chicago’s Best Restaurants By Jeff Ruby and Carrie Schedler This Douglas Park restaurant has mastered the restaurant–dinner party mash-up. Read more
Giant is one of Chicago’s Best Restaurants By Jeff Ruby and Carrie Schedler Every inch of this Logan Square storefront seems festive and engineered for fun. Read more
Kai Zan is one of Chicago’s Best Restaurants By Jeff Ruby and Carrie Schedler You don’t come to this place for regular old sushi. You come here to be gently guided through a rarefied sushi galaxy. Read more
Sepia is one of Chicago’s Best Restaurants By Jeff Ruby and Carrie Schedler This spot in West Loop has boasts eclectic yet refined entrees and a textbook-thick wine list. Read more
S.K.Y. is one of Chicago’s Best Restaurants By Jeff Ruby and Carrie Schedler This Korean restaurant pushes boundaries in thoughtful ways. Read more
Elske is one of Chicago’s Best Restaurants By Jeff Ruby and Carrie Schedler This West Loop place is both cozy and whimsical. Read more