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.”