Location: Sabri Nihari, 2502 W. Devon Ave., (773) 465-0899
Chooser: Andrea
When: Friday, May 4, 6:30
Cuisine: Pakistani / Indian
Price Range: $$

Says Mark C. (on behalf of Andrea): “My friend Nasser, who grew up in Pakistan, lives in California, and will soon be moving to Chicago, tipped me off to this place. He wants to go there when he comes out, but this is a great excuse to test it out before he gets here.

“He says ‘It is the best nihari in the country, according to every Desi I’ve ever met. I’ve eaten at the Karachi one, and it is the best in the city. Nihari is that beef-morning-stew thing that i made that one time.’”

“The version that he made was KILLER and if this place does it half as well, I’ll be happy.

“Send me an e-mail by Thursday noon if you are interested in joining.”

Location: L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge, 7110 N. Lincoln Ave., Lincolnwood, (847) 677-3350
Chooser: Alexis L.
When: Friday, April 27, 6:30
Cuisine: American Traditional / BBQ
Price Range: $$-$$$

Says Alexis: “Because RC is my opportunity to pick restaurants I wouldn’t ordinarily go to… Won’t you join Jeff, Eloise and me?”

Location: Bistro Voltaire, 226 West Chicago Ave., (312) 265-0911
Chooser: Alex
When: Friday, April 20, 6:30
Cuisine: French
Price Range: $$$

Says Alex: “They have moules and Chris knows the bartender (formerly of Red Lion on Lincoln).”

Location: Due Lire Vino & Cucina, 4520 North Lincoln Ave., (773) 275-7878
Chooser: Matt P.
When: Friday, April 13, 6:30
Cuisine: Wine Bar, Italian
Price Range: $$

Says Matt: “I’ve heard nice things about this place. Also, they serve Black Dog Gelato for dessert. Join me, won’t you?”

Location: Jane’s, 1655 West Cortland St., (773) 862-5263
Chooser: Lisa
When: Friday, April 6, 7:00
Cuisine: American Contemporary
Price Range: $$

Says Lisa: “I ate here a number of years ago and enjoyed it. Let me know by noon on Thurs if you can make it. Hope to see you there!”