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!”

Location: Roots Handmade Pizza, 1924 W. Chicago Ave., (773) 645-4949
Chooser: Matt P.
When: Friday, March 30, 7:00
Cuisine: Pizza
Price Range: $-$$

Says Matt: “Color me curious. This place serves a type of pizza they’ve labeled “Quad City-style,” which is apparently “not crispy thin-crust, but definitely not deep-dish… The crust has a very specific spice mix … and it has dark malt in it, which gives it a sweet nuttiness.” OK, I’ll bite. They’ve also got sixteen Midwestern craft beers on tap. Finally, both their website and the lady on the phone assured me they’re quite baby/kid-friendly.

“They don’t take reservations, but I was told that things don’t get real busy until 7:30 or 8, so if we were to arrive between 6:30 and 7, we’d be fine to get a table.  So we’ll just do Drunk Club there at like 6 or so and I’ll make sure we get a spot for dinner. Please RSVP by Friday at 5pm.”

Location: Rub BBQ Co., 2407 West Lunt Ave., (773) 866-5266
Chooser: Jeff L.
When: Friday, March 23, 7:00
Cuisine: BBQ
Price Range: $$

Says Jeff: “It’s not Trios (*) … it’s BBQ up in West Rogers Park! This is an ex-KCer’s place, and while they’ve been open for a few years, we have yet to make the trip.  Hope you can join us!
Rub BBQ Co.RSVP by Thurs Noon, please.

“(*) I’ll let others fill in details on any official RC changes, but Trios has been retired.  Maybe we can still sit in random groups of 3′s for our BBQ, though.”

Bombay Spice

Location: Bombay Spice Grill & Wine, 450 North Clark St., (312) 477-7657
Chooser: Matt P.
When: Friday, March 23, 7:00
Cuisine: Indian
Price Range: $$

Says me: “With first place votes from the two powerhouses of Year 12 (Priest and Jen), Bombay Spice Grill and Wine is this year’s pick for best Restaurant Club.”

Location: Bread & Wine, 3732 West Irving Park Rd., (773) 866-5266
Chooser: Alex
When: Friday, March 9, 7:00
Cuisine: American Contemporary
Price Range: $$

Says Alex: “We waited all summer for this place to open and it finally did in January! It has garnered all kinds of positive press and some mixed Yelp reviews. I am really excited to try it, and they started taking reservations last week just in time for me to pick RC. Hope you can join me! Please RSVP by Thursday night.”

Location: Farmhouse, 228 West Chicago Ave., (312) 280-4960
Chooser: John C.
When: Friday, March 2, 7:00
Cuisine: American Contemporary
Price Range: $$

Says John: “Farmhouse calls itself a “Midwest Craft Tavern.” I dined here a few months ago and was impressed by the friendly service, delicious spin on bar/comfort food, and outstanding beer list. They’re also highly committed to locavore practices: nearly everything in the kitchen and out of it is from the Midwest. As usual, RSVP by Thursday at noon.”