* This denotes that the restaurant has since closed.
+ This denotes that the restaurant has since relocated and the address listed is (hopefully) its current one.
^ This denotes that the restaurant has been renamed, in which case both the original and current name are listed.
YEAR 13
| Wk.# | Date | Restaurant | Cuisine | Price Range | Chooser(s) | Address | Phone # |
| 658. | 11.09.12 | Tosh | |||||
| 657. | 11.02.12 | Chris A. | |||||
| 656. | 10.26.12 | Miyuki | |||||
| 655. | 10.19.12 | Sam O. | |||||
| 654. | 10.12.12 | Bob | |||||
| 653. | 10.05.12 | Renee | |||||
| 652. | 09.28.12 | Matt P. | |||||
| 651. | 09.21.12 | Pfeffer | |||||
| 650. | 09.14.12 | Mark C. | |||||
| 649. | 09.07.12 | Mathew C. | |||||
| 648. | 08.31.12 | Matt L. | |||||
| 647. | 08.24.12 | Lisa | |||||
| 646. | 08.17.12 | Krista | |||||
| 645. | 08.10.12 | Katie F. | |||||
| 644. | 08.03.12 | Jon | |||||
| 643. | 07.27.12 | John C. | |||||
| 642. | 07.20.12 | Jen | |||||
| 641. | 07.13.12 | Jeff L. | |||||
| 640. | 07.06.12 | Jeff D. | |||||
| 639. | 06.29.12 | Chris H. | |||||
| 638. | 06.22.12 | Elizabeth | |||||
| 637. | 06.15.12 | Dave | |||||
| 636. | 06.08.12 | Blake | |||||
| 635. | 06.01.12 | Brian | |||||
| 634. | 05.25.12 | Seamus | |||||
| 633. | 05.18.12 | Theresa | |||||
| 632. | 05.11.12 | Audra | |||||
| 631. | 05.04.12 | SABRI NIHARI | Pakistani / Indian | $$ | Andrea | 2502 W. Devon | 773-465-0899 |
| 630. | 04.27.12 | L. WOODS TAP & PINE LODGE | American Traditional / BBQ | $$-$$$ | Alexis L. | 7110 N. Lincoln, Lincolnwood | 847-677-3350 |
| 629. | 04.20.12 | BISTRO VOLTAIRE | French | $$$ | Alex | 226 W. Chicago | 312-265-0911 |
| 628. | 04.13.12 | DUE LIRE VINO & CUCINA | Wine Bar/Italian | $$ | Matt P. | 4520 N. Lincoln | 773-275-7878 |
| 627. | 04.06.12 | JANE’S | American Contemporary | $$ | Lisa | 1655 W. Cortland | 773-862-5263 |
| 626. | 03.30.12 | ROOTS HANDMADE PIZZA | Pizza | $ | Matt P. | 1924 W. Chicago | 773-645-4949 |
| 625. | 03.23.12 | RUB BBQ CO. | BBQ | $$ | Jeff L. | 2407 W. Lunt | 773-675-1410 |
YEAR 12
| Wk.# | Date | Restaurant | Cuisine | Price Range | Chooser(s) | Address | Phone # |
| 624. | 03.16.12 | 12TH ANNIVERSARY – THE BEST OF YEAR TWELVE: BOMBAY SPICE AND WINE | Indian | $$ | The People | 450 N. Clark | 312-477-7657 |
| 623. | 03.09.12 | BREAD & WINE | American Contemporary | $$ | Alex | 3732 W. Irving Park | 773- 866- 5266 |
| 622. | 03.02.12 | FARMHOUSE | American Contemporary | $$ | John C. | 228 W. Chicago | 312-280-4960 |
| 621. | 02.24.12 | CHILAPAN | Mexican | $$$ | Matt P. | 2459 W. Armitage | 773-697-4597 |
| 620. | 02.17.12 | D’CANDELA | Latin American | $ | Dave | 4053 N. Kedzie | 773-478-0819 |
| 619. | 02.10.12 | CHICAGO KALBI | Korean | $$ | Renee | 3752 W. Lawrence | 773-604-8183 |
| 618. | 02.03.12 | SIBONEY | Cuban | $$ | Seamus | 2165 N. Western | 773-276-8776 |
| 617. | 01.27.12 | GYU-KAKU | Japanese | $$$ | Miyuki | 210 E. Ohio | 312-266-8929 |
| 616. | 01.20.12 | LM RESTAURANT | French | $$$ | Blake | 4539 N. Lincoln | 773-942-7585 |
| 615. | 01.13.12 | THREE ACES | Italian | $$ | Sam O. | 1321 W. Taylor | 312-243-1577 |
| 614. | 01.06.12 | THE BEDFORD | American Contemporary | $$ | Lisa | 1612 W. Division | 773-235-8800 |
| 613. | 12.30.11 | RUK SUSHI AND THAI | Sushi/Thai | $$ | Mathew C. | 4431 N. Milwaukee | 773-286-1900 |
| 612. | 12.23.11 | PERENNIAL VIRANT | American Contemporary | $$$ | Matt P. | 1800 N. Lincoln | 312-981-7070 |
| 611. | 12.16.11 | CANTINA LAREDO | Mexican | $$ | Tosh | 508 N. State | 312-955-0014 |
| 610. | 12.09.11 | BOPNGRILL | Burgers, Korean | $ | Audra | 6604 N. Sheridan | 773-654-3224 |
| 609. | 12.02.11 | HOP HAUS | Bar Food | $$ | Seamus | 7545 N. Clark | 773-262-3783 |
| 608. | 11.25.11 | BOMBAY SPICE GRILL & WINE | Indian | $$ | Matt P. | 111 W. Illinois | 312-477-7657 |
| 607. | 11.18.11 | THE BENTO BOX | Asian Fusion | $$ | Jon M. | 2246 W. Armitage | 773-278-3932 |
| 606. | 11.11.11 | CARAVAN | Persian | $$ | Seamus | 4810 N. Broadway | 773-271-6022 |
| 605. | 11.04.11 | THIRTEEN ASIAN TAPAS AND BAR | Filipino/Tapas | $$ | Lisa | 4202 W. Irving Park | 773-283-6626 |
| 604. | 10.28.11 | CRISP | Korean | $ | Renee | 2940 N. Broadway | 773-697- 7611 |
| 603. | 10.21.11 | HELLO SUSHI BAR | Sushi | $$ | Audra | 1553 W. Devon | 773-942-6734 |
| 602. | 10.14.11 | WASABI | Japanese/Sushi | $$ | Miyuki | 2539 N. Milwaukee | 773-227-8180 |
| 601. | 10.07.11 | LA CIUDAD | Mexican | $$ | Katie F. | 4515 N. Sheridan | 773-728-2887 |
| 600. | 09.30.11 | THE BRISTOL | American | $$$ | Theresa | 2152 N. Damen | 773-862-5555 |
| 599. | 09.23.11 | ROYAL THAI RESTAURANT | Thai | $ | Brian | 2209 W. Montrose | 773-509-0007 |
| 598. | 09.16.11 | SMOKEY’S BBQ | BBQ | $$ | Mathew C. | 5481 N. Northwest Hwy | 773-763-2328 |
| 597. | 09.09.11 | OSTERIA VIA SATO | Italian | $$$ | Elizabeth/Jeff D. | 620 N. State | 312-642-8450 |
| 596. | 09.02.11 | OWEN & ENGINE | Bar food/British | $$ | Pfeffer | 2700 N. Western | 773-235-2930 |
| 595. | 08.26.11 | LULU’S | Dim Sum/Asian Fusion | $$ | Dave | 804 Davis, Evanston | 847-869-4343 |
| 594. | 08.19.11 | CHICKPEA | Middle Eastern | $ | Matt P. | 2018 W. Chicago | 773-384-9930 |
| 593. | 08.12.11 | SHOKRAN | Moroccan | $$ | Lisa | 4027 W. Irving Park | 773-427-9130 |
| 592. | 08.05.11 | THE RICE TABLE INDONESIAN CUISINE @ SIP COFFEE HOUSE | Indonesian | $$ | Jeff D. | 1223 W. Grand | 312-563-1123 |
| 591. | 07.29.11 | TELEGRAPH WINE BAR | American | $$$ | Mark C. | 2601 N. Milwaukee | 773-292-9463 |
| 590. | 07.22.11 | FISH BAR | Seafood | $$ | Dave | 2956 N. Sheffield | 773-687-8177 |
| 589. | 07.15.11 | AL DENTE | Italian | $$ | Chris A. | 3939 W. Irving Park | 773- 942-7771 |
| 588. | 07.08.11 | SAIGON SISTERS | Vietnamese | $$ | Jon M. | 567 W. Lake | 312-496-0090 |
| 587. | 07.01.11 | M.HENRIETTA | American | $$ | Elizabeth | 1133 W. Granville | 773-761-9700 |
| 586. | 06.24.11 | GALVIN’S PUBLIC HOUSE | Bar Food/Irish | $$ | Mathew C. | 5901 W. Lawrence | 773-205-0570 |
| 585. | 06.17.11 | TAMPOPO | Japanese, Sushi | $$ | Renee | 5665 N. Lincoln | 773-561-2277 |
| 584. | 06.10.11 | ABIQUIÙ CAFE | Nuevo Latino/American Regional | $$ | Matt P. | 1034 W. Belmont | 773-577-3917 |
| 583. | 06.03.11 | FIN SUSHI BAR | Sushi | $$ | Lango | 1742 W. Wilson | 773-961-7452 |
| 582. | 05.27.11 | BANGERS & LACE | Bar Food/British | $$ | Bob | 1670 W. Division | 773-252-6499 |
| 581. | 05.20.11 | ACT ONE PUB | American | $$ | Tosh | 1330 W. Morse | 773-381-4550 |
| 580. | 05.13.11 | LOCKDOWN BAR AND GRILL | Burgers | $$ | Elizabeth | 1024 N. Western | 773-687-8565 |
| 579. | 05.06.11 | CHICAGO Q | BBQ | $$$ | Jon M. | 1160 N. Dearborn | 312-642-1160 |
| 578. | 05.01.11 | R.C. COFFEE CRAWL: ASADO COFFEE /A DE•LI•CIOUS CAFÉ/ MACONDO / * DARKCLOUD: URBAN COFFEE LAB / @SPOT CAFE / BRIDGEPORT COFFEE HOUSE / JUPITER OUTPOST CAFÉ / STAR LOUNGE COFFEE BAR / THE WORMHOLE / IPSENTO COFFEE HOUSE / JULIUS MEINL / CH’AVA |
Coffee | Various | The People | Various | Various |
| 578. | 04.29.11 | HALA IN | Middle Eastern | $ | Pete | 4624 W. Lawrence | 773-930-3612 |
| 577. | 04.22.11 | TAC QUICK | Thai | $$ | Krista | 3930 N. Sheridan | 773-327-5253 |
| 576. | 04.15.11 | GALE STREET INN | American | $$ | Mathew C. | 4914 N. Milwaukee | 773-725-1300 |
| 575. | 04.08.11 | EATT | American | $$ | Blake | 6 W. Hubbard | 312-494-3288 |
| 574. | 04.01.11 | MEDITERRANEAN GRILL | Mediterranean | $$ | Jen P. | 4609 N. Lincoln | 773-293-4491 |
| 573. | 03.25.11 | “TRIOS”: VARIOUS LOCATIONS | Various | Various | The People | Various | Various |
YEAR 11
| 572. | 03.18.11 | 11TH ANNIVERSARY – THE BEST OF YEAR ELEVEN: CHIZAKAYA | Japanese | $$$ | The People | 3056 N. Lincoln | 773-697-4725 |
| 571. | 03.11.11 | DIVISION ALE HOUSE | Irish | $$ | Lisa | 1942 W. Division | 773-384-6886 |
| 570. | 03.04.11 | THE SOUTHERN | American Southern | $$ | J. Cunningham | 1840 W. North | 773-342-1840 |
| 569. | 02.25.11 | HUBBARD INN | American | $$$ | Alexis L. | 110 W. Hubbard | 312-222-1331 |
| 568. | 02.18.11 | WOLCOTT’S | Bar Food | $$ | Renee | 1834 W. Montrose | 773-334-4848 |
| 567. | 02.11.11 | BARRACO’S | Pizza/Italian | $$ | Melissa | 3701 W. 95th, Evergreen Park | 708-424-8182 |
| 566. | 02.04.11 | BURGER BAR | Burgers | $$ | Brian | 1578 N. Clybourn | 312-255-0055 |
| 565. | 01.28.11 | ANTICA PIZZERIA | Pizza/Italian | $$ | Audra | 5663 N. Clark | 773-944-1492 |
| 564. | 01.21.11 | THE CURSE | Bar Food | $$ | Mathew C. | 3517 N. Clark | 773-935-6694 |
| 563. | 01.14.11 | RED CANARY | American Contemporary | $$ | Lisa | 695 N. Milwaukee | 312-846-1475 |
| 562. | 01.07.11 | JIBEK JOLU | Kyrgyzstani | $$ | Katie F. | 5047 N. Lincoln | 773-878-8494 |
| 561. | 12.31.10 | THE FLORENTINE | Italian | $$$$ | Blake | 151 W. Adams | 312-660-8866 |
| 560. | 12.24.10 | JUICY/694 WINE & SPIRITS | Wine Bar | $$ | Elizabeth / Jeff D. | 694 N. Milwaukee | 312-492-6620 |
| 559. | 12.17.10 | ROOTSTOCK WINE & BEER BAR | American/Wine Bar | $$ | Seamus | 954 N. California | 773-292-1616 |
| 558. | 12.10.10 | THE PORTAGE | American | $$ | Alex | 3938 N. Central | 773-853-0779 |
| 557. | 12.03.10 | VINCENT | American/Dutch | $$$ | Pfeffer | 1475 W. Balmoral | 773-334-7168 |
| 556. | 11.26.10 | FOLKLORE | South American/Steak | $$ | Matt P. | 2100 W. Division | 773-292-1600 |
| 555. | 11.19.10 | FIORENTINO’S | Italian | $$ | Lauren | 2901 N. Ashland | 773-244-3026 |
| 554. | 11.12.10 | LILLIE’S Q | BBQ | $$ | Seamus | 1856 W. North | 773-772-5500 |
| 553. | 11.05.10 | BENIHANA | Japanese | $$ | Alexis L. | 1200 E. Higgins, Schaumburg | 847-995-8201 |
| 552. | 10.29.10 | * DOLCE | Filipino | $$ | Jen P. | 4114 N. Kedzie | 773-866-1910 |
| 551. | 10.22.10 | ACRE | Contemporary American | $$ | Audra | 5308 N. Clark | 773-334-7600 |
| 550. | 10.15.10 | REVOLUTION BREWING CO. | Bar Food | $$ | Mathew C. | 2323 N. Milwaukee | 773-227-2739 |
| 549. | 10.08.10 | MERCADITO | Mexican | $$$ | Megan C. | 108 W. Kinzie | 312-329-9555 |
| 548. | 10.01.10 | CHIZAKAYA | Japanese | $$ | Renee | 3056 N. Lincoln | 773-697-4725 |
| 547. | 09.24.10 | CEMITAS PUEBLA | Mexican | $ | Katie F. | 3619 W. North | 773-772-8435 |
| 546. | 09.17.10 | RAPA NUI | Chilean | $ | Mark C. | 4009 N. Elston | 773-478-0175 |
| 545. | 09.10.10 | CHEN’S CHINESE & SUSHI | Chinese/Sushi | $$ | Brian | 3506 N. Clark | 773-549-9100 |
| 544. | 09.03.10 | QUARTINO | Tapas | $$ | Lisa | 626 N. State | 312-698-5000 |
| 543. | 08.27.10 | QUE RICO! | Mexican | $$ | Jen P. | 2301 W. Roscoe | 773-248-7426 |
| 542. | 08.20.10 | * LITTLE BROTHER’S | Asian Fusion | $ | Theresa | 818 W. Fullerton | 773-661-6482 |
| 541. | 08.13.10 | THE PIGGERY | BBQ | $$ | Miyuki | 1625 W. Irving Park | 773-281-7447 |
| 540. | 08.06.10 | WHOLLY FRIJOLES | Mexican | $$ | Sam K. | 3908 W. Touhy, Lincolnwood | 847-329-9810 |
| 539. | 07.30.10 | DMK BURGER BAR | Burgers | $$ | M. Priest | 2954 N. Sheffield | 773-360-8686 |
| 538. | 07.23.10 | TASTE OF PERU | Peruvian | $$ | Audra | 6546 N. Clark | 773-381-4540 |
| 537. | 07.16.10 | * MASU IZAKAYA | Japanese | $$ | J. Cunningham | 1969 N. Halsted | 773-435-9314 |
| 536. | 07.09.10 | CHALKBOARD | American Contemporary | $$/$$$ | Renee | 4343 N. Lincoln | 773-477-7144 |
| 535. | 07.02.10 | FIVE GUYS BURGERS AND FRIES | Burgers | $ | Chris A. | 2368 N. Clark | 773-883-8930 |
| 534. | 06.25.10 | CUMIN | Nepalese/Indian | $$ | Mathew C. | 1414 N. Milwaukee | 773-342-1414 |
| 533. | 06.18.10 | GINO’S NORTH PIZZERIA | Pizza | $ | Audra | 1111 W. Granville | 773-465-1616 |
| 532. | 06.11.10 | RIBFEST CHICAGO | BBQ/Ribs | $ | Brian | 4000 N. Damen | 773-525-3609 |
| 531. | 06.04.10 | VITO & NICK’S PIZZERIA | Pizza | $ | Alexis L. | 8433 S. Pulaski | 773-735-2050 |
| 530. | 05.28.10 | LONGMAN & EAGLE | American Contemporary | $$$ | Matt P. | 2657 N. Kedzie | 773-276-7110 |
| 529. | 05.21.10 | SMOQUE BBQ | BBQ | $ | Ben B. | 3800 N. Pulaski | 773-545-7427 |
| 528. | 05.14.10 | KLOPA GRILL & CAFÉ | Serbian | $ | Seamus | 4835 N. Western | 773-745-5672 |
| 527. | 05.07.10 | ROSDED RESTAURANT | Thai | $ | S. Calvert | 2308 W. Leland | 773-334-9055 |
| 526. | 04.30.10 | CHILAM BALAM | Mexican | $$$ | Theresa | 3023 N. Broadway | 773-296-6901 |
| 525. | 04.23.10 | BLUE OCEAN SUSHI | Sushi | $$ | Renee | 4650 N. Clark St. | 773-334-6288 |
| 524. | 04.16.10 | DEVON SEAFOOD GRILL | Seafood | $$$ | Blake | 39 E. Chicago Ave. | 312-440-8660 |
| 523. | 04.09.10 | TAXIM | Greek | $$$ | Lisa | 1558 N. Milwaukee Ave. | 773-252-1558 |
| 522. | 04.02.10 | “TRIOS”: VARIOUS LOCATIONS | Various | Various | The People | Various | Various |
| 521. | 03.27.10 | 10TH ANNIVERSARY – “POTLUCK”: KITCHEN CHICAGO |
Various | N/A | The People | 324 N. Leavitt St. | 312-455-0864 |
| 521. | 03.26.10 | 10TH ANNIVERSARY – “ALL-OUT FANCY DINNER”: L20 | Seafood | $$$$ | The People | 2300 N. Lincoln Park West | 773-868-0002 |
YEAR 10
| Wk.# | Date | Restaurant | Cuisine | Price Range | Chooser(s) | Address | Phone # |
| 520. | 03.21.10 | 10TH ANNIVERSARY – “GRUB CRAWL”: ASADO COFFEE CO. / BLEEDING HEART BAKERY / THE MEATLOAF BAKERY / CHICAGO DOG HOUSE / MANOLO’S (MAXWELL STREET MARKET) / SWEET STATION / AL’S BEEF / * FUEGO MEXICAN GRILL & MARGARITA BAR / HONEY 1 BBQ / BORINQUEN RESTAURANT / ME DEE CAFÉ / DAWALI MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN / CANDLELITE |
Various | Various | The People | Various | Various |
| 520. | 03.19.10 | 10TH ANNIVERSARY – “THE BEST OF YEAR TEN”: IAN’S PIZZA BY THE SLICE | Pizza / Salads | $ | M. Priest | 3463 N. Clark St. | 773-525-4580 |
| 519. | 03.12.10 | HALF SHELL | Seafood | $$ | Seamus | 676 W. Diversey Pkwy. | 773-549-1773 |
| 518. | 03.05.10 | * LEO’S CONEY ISLAND | Hot Dogs / Burgers / Salads / Soups / Sandwiches | $ | Lango | 3455 N. Southport Ave. | 773-281-5367 |
| 517. | 02.26.10 | CERES’ TABLE | American Contemporary | $$$ | Mathew C. | 4882 N. Clark St. | 773-878-4882 |
| 516. | 02.19.10 | IAN’S PIZZA BY THE SLICE | Pizza / Salads | $ | M. Priest | 3463 N. Clark St. | 773-525-4580 |
| 515. | 02.12.10 | SILVER SPOON | Thai / Sushi | $ | Blake | 710 N. Rush St. | 312-944-7100 |
| 514. | 02.05.10 | * KITH AND KIN | American Traditional | $$-$$$ | Miyuki | 1119 W. Webster Ave. | 773-472-7070 |
| 513. | 01.29.10 | FONTANA GRILL & WINE BAR | Italian / Bosnian | $$ | Elizabeth / Jeff D. | 1329 W. Wilson Ave. | 773-561-0400 |
| 512. | 01.22.10 | MEXIQUE | French / Mexican | $$$ | Jeff L. | 1529 W. Chicago Ave. | 312-850-0288 |
| 511. | 01.15.10 | THEATRE CAFE | Mediterranean / Sandwiches | $$ | Lisa | 2958 W. Irving Park Rd. | 773-866-2233 |
| 510. | 01.08.10 | MOHER IRISH PUB | British / Irish / Scottish | $$ | Michael | 5310 W. Devon Ave. | 773-467-1954 |
| 509. | 01.01.10 | BRAND BBQ MARKET | Southern American / BBQ | $$ | Alex | 2824 W. Armitage Ave. | 773-687-8148 |
| 508. | 12.25.09 | SABRI NIHARI | Pakistani / Indian | $$ | Elizabeth / Jeff D. | 2502 W. Devon Ave. | 773-465-0899 |
| 507. | 12.18.09 | ROCKIT BAR & GRILL WRIGLEYVILLE | American Contemporary & Traditional / Bar Food | $$ | Mathew C. | 3700 North Clark St. | 773-645-4400 |
| 506. | 12.11.09 | CHICAGO PIZZA & OVEN GRINDER CO. | Pizza / Italian | $$ | Seamus | 2121 N. Clark St. | 773-248-2570 |
| 505. | 12.04.09 | CAFÉ MARBELLA | Spanish / Tapas | $$ | Audra | 3446 W. Peterson Ave. | 773-588-9922 |
| 504. | 11.27.09 | PETE’S PIZZA | Pizza / Italian | $$ | M. Priest | 3737 N. Western Ave. | 773-463-7770 |
| 503. | 11.20.09 | BIRCHWOOD KITCHEN | Burgers / Sandwiches / Salads / Soups | $ | Katie F. | 2211 W. North Ave. | 773-276-2100 |
| 502. | 11.13.09 | KATSU | Japanese / Sushi | $$$ | Alexis L. | 2649 W. Peterson Ave. | 773-784-3383 |
| 501. | 11.06.09 | DAVID BURKE’S PRIMEHOUSE | American Contemporary / Steakhouse | $$$$ | Blake | 616 N. Rush St. | 312-660-6000 |
| 500. | 10.30.09 | R.C. #500 (THE BEST OF THE FIRST 500):GLENN’S DINER | American Contemporary & Traditional / Seafood | $$ | The People | 1820 W. Montrose Ave. | 773-506-1720 |
| 499. | 10.23.09 | COSINA GRILL | Mexican | $$ | Renee | 1706 W. Foster Ave. | 773-271-7103 |
| 498. | 10.16.09 | CAFÉ 103 | American Contemporary | $$$ | M. Rohde | 1909 W. 103rd St. | 773-238-5115 |
| 497. | 10.09.09 | TRATTORIA ROMA | Italian | $$ | Mathew C. | 1535 N. Wells St. | 312-664-7907 |
| 496. | 10.02.09 | THE SQUARE BAR AND GRILL | Bar Food | $ | Seamus | 2849 W. Belmont Ave. | 773-267-0123 |
| 495. | 09.25.09 | ROPA RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR | American Contemporary / Mediterranean | $$$ | Audra | 1146 W. Pratt Blvd. | 773-508-0002 |
| 494. | 09.18.09 | THE BAD APPLE | Burgers / Sandwiches | $ | J. Cunningham | 4300 N. Lincoln Ave. | 773-360-8406 |
| 493. | 09.11.09 | * 44TH WARD DINNER PARTY | American Contemporary / Grilled Cheese Sandwiches | $ | Blake | 3542 N. Halsted St. | 773-857-2911 |
| 492. | 09.04.09 | MEI SHUNG | Chinese / Taiwanese | $$ | Renee | 5511 N. Broadway Ave. | 773-728-5778 |
| 491. | 08.28.09 | AL PRIMO CANTO | Brazilian / Meat | $$$$ | Theresa | 5414 W. Devon Ave. | 773-631-0100 |
| 490. | 08.21.09 | NACIONAL 27 | Latin American | $$$ | Alexis L. | 325 W. Huron St. | 312-664-2727 |
| 489. | 08.14.09 | * FIANCO | Italian | $$$ | S. Calvert | 3440 N. Southport Ave. | 773-327-6400 |
| 488. | 08.07.09 | LAN’S OLD TOWN | Chinese | $$ | Miyuki | 1507 N. Sedgwick St. | 312-255-8114 |
| 487. | 07.31.09 | SWEETS & SAVORIES | American Contemporary / French | $$ | Krista | 1534 W. Fullerton Ave. | 773-281-6778 |
| 486. | 07.24.09 | RANALLI’S | Pizza / Italian | $-$$ | Mathew C. | 1512 W. Berwyn Ave. | 773-334-1300 |
| 485. | 07.17.09 | 90 MILES CUBAN CAFÉ | Cuban | $ | Seamus | 540 W. Armitage Ave. | 773-227-2822 |
| 484. | 07.10.09 | FIRESIDE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE | Bar Food / American Traditional | $$ | S. Calvert | 5739 N. Ravenswood Ave. | 773-561-7433 |
| 483. | 07.03.09 | BROWNTROUT | American Contemporary / Organic | $$$ | Blake | 4111 N. Lincoln Ave. | 773-472-4111 |
| 482. | 06.26.09 | + SUN WAH BAR-B-Q RESTAURANT | BBQ / Chinese / Pan Asian / Noodles | $ | Katie F. | 5039 N. Broadway Ave. (Relocated) | 773-769-1254 |
| 481. | 06.19.09 | THE COUNTER | Burgers | $$ | Theresa | 666 W. Diversey Pkwy. | 773-935-1995 |
| 480. | 06.12.09 | MIRABELL RESTAURANT | German / Austrian | $$$ | Lisa | 3454 W. Addison St | 773-463-1962 |
| 479. | 06.05.09 | RIO’S D’SUDAMERICA | Peruvian | $$$ | Seamus | 2010 W. Armitage Ave. | 773-276-0170 |
| 478. | 05.29.09 | SAPORI TRATTORIA | Italian | $$ | Brian | 2701 N. Halsted St. | 773-832-9999 |
| 477. | 05.22.09 | LASCHET’S INN | Austrian / German | $$ | Jeff L. | 2119 W. Irving Park Rd. | 773-478-7915 |
| 476. | 05.15.09 | * RUSTIK | American Traditional & Contemporary | $$$ | Alyssa | 2515 N. California Ave. | 773-235-0002 |
| 475. | 05.08.09 | MACHU PICCHU | South American / Peruvian | $$ | Audra | 3856 N. Ashland Ave. | 773-472-0471 |
| 474. | 05.01.09 | FUEGO MEXICAN GRILL & MARGARITA BAR | Mexican / Tex-Mex | $$ | Miyuki | 2047 N. Milwaukee Ave. | 773-252-1122 |
| 473. | 04.24.09 | RESTAURANT SARAJEVO | Modern European / Mediterranean / Bosnian | $$ | Blake | 2701 W. Lawrence Ave. | 773-275-5310 |
| 472. | 04.17.09 | YASSA AFRICAN RESTAURANT | African / Caribbean | $$ | Elizabeth | 716 E. 79th St. | 773-488-5599 |
| 471. | 04.10.09 | THE PUBLICAN | American Contemporary | $$$ | J. Hayes | 845 W. Fulton Market | 312-733-9555 |
| 470. | 04.03.09 | OLD JERUSALEM | Middle Eastern | $ | Renee | 1411 N. Wells St. | 312-944-0459 |
| 469. | 03.27.09 | “TRIOS” @ VARIOUS LOCATIONS | Various | Various | The People | Various | Various |
YEAR 9
| Wk.# | Date | Restaurant | Cuisine | Price Range | Chooser(s) | Address | Phone # |
| 468. | 03.20.09 | 9TH ANNIVERSARY: ROSE ANGELIS | Italian | $$ | The People | 1314 W. Wrightwood Ave. | 773-296-0081 |
| 467. | 03.13.09 | HUB 51 | American Contemporary / Traditional / Tex-Mex / Sushi | $$$ | Alyssa | 51 W. Hubbard St. | 312-828-0051 |
| 466. | 03.06.09 | MADO | American Contemporary | $$ | Alexis L. | 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave. | 773-342-2340 |
| 465. | 02.27.09 | STICKY RICE THAI | Northern Thai | $ | Katie F. | 4018 N. Western Ave. | 773-588-0133 |
| 464. | 02.20.09 | BLU CORAL | Japanese / Sushi | $$ | Mathew C. | 1265 N. Milwaukee Ave. | 773-252-2020 |
| 463. | 02.13.09 | * FONDA DEL MAR | Mexican / Tex-Mex / Seafood | $$ | J. Cunningham | 3749 W. Fullerton Ave. | 773-489-3748 |
| 462. | 02.06.09 | ROSE ANGELIS | Italian | $$ | C. Hayes | 1314 W. Wrightwood Ave. | 773-296-0081 |
| 461. | 01.30.09 | * LA TACHE | American Contemporary / French | $$$ | Renee | 1475 W. Balmoral Ave. | 773-334-7168 |
| 460. | 01.23.09 | * VELLA CAFÉ | Café / Pizza | $-$$ | Jeff L. | 1912 N. Western Ave. | 773-489-7777 |
| 459. | 01.16.09 | L. WOODS TAP & PINE LODGE | American Traditional / Comfort Food / BBQ | $$-$$$ | Brian | 7110 N. Lincoln Ave., Lincolnwood | 847-677-3350 |
| 458. | 01.09.09 | TAPAS LAS RAMBLAS | Spanish / Tapas | $$$ | Miyuki | 5101 N. Clark St. | 773-769-9700 |
| 457. | 01.02.09 | HOT WOKS COOL SUSHI | Chinese / Sushi / Thai / Pan-Asian | $-$$ | Lisa | 3930 N. Pulaski Rd. | 773-282-1818 |
| 456. | 12.26.08 | JOHN’S PLACE | American Traditional & Contemporary | $$ | Jen P. | 2132 W. Roscoe St. | 773-244-6430 |
| 455. | 12.19.08 | CHELSEA GRILL | American Traditional & Contemporary | $$ | S. Calvert | 4520 N. Lincoln Ave. | 773-989-4200 |
| 454. | 12.12.08 | KODA | French | $$$ | Melissa | 10352 S. Western Ave. | 773-445-5632 |
| 453. | 12.05.08 | BURT’S PLACE | Pizza | $ | M. Priest | 8541 Ferris Ave., Morton Grove | 847-965-7997 |
| 452. | 11.28.08 | URBAN BELLY | Asian / Noodles | $$ | Alyssa | 3053 N. California Ave. | 773-583-0500 |
| 451. | 11.21.08 | * MONTICCHIO | Italian / Pizza | $$ | Mathew C. | 4882 N. Clark St. | 773-275-7080 |
| 450. | 11.14.08 | LOGAN BAR & GRILL | Bar Food | $ | Nikki | 2230 N. California Ave. | 773-252-1110 |
| 449. | 11.07.08 | DELEECE GRILL PUB | American Contemporary / Steaks | $$-$$$ | Lauren | 3313 N. Clark St. | 773-348-3313 |
| 448. | 10.31.08 | MICHAEL’S PIZZERIA & TAVERN | Pizza / Italian / Bar Food | $-$$ | Blake | 4091 N. Broadway Ave. | 773-929-4149 |
| 447. | 10.24.08 | ANTEPRIMA | Italian | $$$ | Krista | 5316 N. Clark St. | 773-506-9990 |
| 446. | 10.17.08 | PODHALANKA | Polish / American Traditional | $ | Alexis L. | 1549 W. Division St. | 773-486-6655 |
| 445. | 10.10.08 | FAT CAT | Bar Food / American Traditional & Contemporary | $$ | Elizabeth / Jeff D. | 4840 N. Broadway Ave. | 773-506-3100 |
| 444. | 10.03.08 | THE BEER BISTRO | Bar Food / American Traditional | $$ | Miyuki | 1061 W. Madison St. | 312-433-0013 |
| 443. | 09.26.08 | * SKEWERS GRILL | Middle Eastern | $$ | S. Calvert | 4609 N. Lincoln Ave. | 773-293-0300 |
| 442. | 09.19.08 | * ROOM 21 | American Contemporary | $$$$ | Renee | 2110 S. Wabash Ave. | 312-328-1198 |
| 441. | 09.12.08 | BROADWAY CELLARS | American Contemporary | $$ | Pfeffer | 5900 N. Broadway Ave. | 773-944-1208 |
| 440. | 09.05.08 | GENE & GEORGETTI | Italian / Steaks | $$$$ | Alyssa | 500 N. Franklin St. | 312-527-3718 |
| 439. | 08.29.08 | FIDDLEHEAD CAFÉ | American Contemporary | $$$ | Blake | 4600 N. Lincoln Ave. | 773-751-1500 |
| 438. | 08.22.08 | * VEERASWAY | Indian | $$ | J. Cunningham | 844 W. Randolph St. | 312-491-0844 |
| 437. | 08.15.08 | PIZZA ART CAFÉ | Pizza / Middle Eastern / Italian | $$ | Renee | 4658 N. Rockwell St. | 773-539-0645 |
| 436. | 08.08.08 | MIXTECO GRILL | Mexican | $$-$$$ | Alexis L. | 1601 W. Montrose Ave. | 773-868-1601 |
| 435. | 08.01.08 | OLÉ OLÉ | Nuevo Latino | $$$ | Mathew C. | 5413 N. Clark St. | 773-293-2222 |
| 434. | 07.25.08 | I MONELLI TRATTORIA PIZZERIA | Pizza / Italian | $$ | Blake | 5019 N. Western Ave. | 773-561-8499 |
| 433. | 07.18.08 | C‘TES DU RH‘NE BISTRO | French | $$$ | Audra | 5424 N. Broadway Ave. | 773-293-2683 |
| 432. | 07.11.08 | EPIC BURGER | Burgers / Sandwiches / Smoothies | $ | M. Priest | 517 S. State St. | 312-913-1373 |
| 431. | 07.04.08 | TRATTORIA TRULLO | Italian | $$ | Blake | 4767 N. Lincoln Ave. | 773-506-0093 |
| 430. | 06.27.08 | ZED451 | Brazilian / Meat / Steaks / Seafood | $$$$ | J. Hayes | 739 N. Clark St. | 312-266-6691 |
| 429. | 06.20.08 | * SHOCHU | Japanese / Pan-Asian / American Contemporary / Tapas | $$-$$$ | Alyssa | 3313 N. Clark St. | 773-348-3313 |
| 428. | 06.13.08 | * ERBA | Italian | $$$ | S. Calvert | 4520 N. Lincoln Ave. | 773-989-4200 |
| 427. | 06.06.08 | HONKY TONK BARBEQUE | BBQ | $-$$ | Jeff D. | 1213 W. 18th St. | 312-226-7427 |
| 426. | 05.30.08 | HABIBI RESTAURANT & CUISINE | Middle Eastern / Lebanese | $-$$ | Audra | 1225 W. Devon Ave. | 773-938-2263 |
| 425. | 05.23.08 | BULL-EH-DIA’S | Spanish Tapas | $$ | Dave | 3651 N. Southport Ave. | 773-404-2855 |
| 424. | 05.16.08 | SMAK-TAK! | Polish | $$ | Alexis L. | 5961 N. Elston Ave. | 773-763-1123 |
| 423. | 05.09.08 | BIG JONES | American Contemporary / Coastal Southern | $$-$$$ | Jeff L. | 5347 N. Clark St. | 773-275-5725 |
| 422. | 05.02.08 | ERWIN CAFÉ | American Contemporary | $$$ | Miyuki | 2925 N. Halsted St. | 773-528-7200 |
| 421. | 04.25.08 | JA’ GRILL | Caribbean / Jamaican | $$ | Lisa | 1008 W. Armitage Ave. | 773-929-5375 |
| 420. | 04.18.08 | MYTHOS GREEK TAVERN | Greek | $$$ | J. Cunningham | 2030 W. Montrose Ave, | 773-334-2000 |
| 419. | 04.11.08 | NOHANA JAPANESE RESTAURANT | Japanese / Sushi | $$ | Renee | 3136 N. Broadway Ave. | 773-528-1902 |
| 418. | 04.04.08 | WILDE BAR & RESTAURANT | British / Irish / Scottish / Bar Food | $$-$$$ | Mathew C. | 3130 N. Broadway Ave. | 773-244-0404 |
| 417. | 03.28.08 | “TRIOS”: VARIOUS LOCATIONS | Various | Various | The People | Various | Various |
YEARS 1 – 8
| Wk.# | Date | Restaurant | Cuisine | Price Range | Chooser(s) | Address | Phone # |
| 416. | 03.21.08 | 8TH ANNIVERSARY: HB, HOME BISTRO | American Contemporary | $$$ | The People | 3404 N. Halsted St. | 773-661-0299 |
| 415. | 03.14.08 | INDIE CAFÉ | Japanese / Sushi / Thai | $$ | Audra | 5951 N. Broadway Ave. | 773-561-5577 |
| 414. | 03.07.08 | PHO XE TANG (TANK NOODLE) | Chinese / Vietnamese | $$ | Alyssa | 4953 N. Broadway Ave. | 773-878-2253 |
| 413. | 02.29.08 | LA COCINA DE FRIDA | Mexican / Tex-Mex / Vegetarian | $$ | Renee | 5403 N. Clark St. | 773-271-1907 |
| 412. | 02.22.08 | PHỞ 777 | Vietnamese | $-$$ | Elizabeth / Jeff D. | 1065 W. Argyle St. | 773-561-9909 |
| 411. | 02.15.08 | JURY’S FOOD & DRINIK | Seafood / Steaks | $$ | Brian | 4337 N. Lincoln Ave. | 773-935-2255 |
| 410. | 02.08.08 | * LA CANASTA | Mexican / Tex-Mex | $$ | M. Priest | 1119 W. Webster Ave. | 773-348-1200 |
| 409. | 02.01.08 | HB, HOME BISTRO | American Contemporary | $$$ | Alexis L. | 3404 N. Halsted St. | 773-661-0299 |
| 408. | 01.25.08 | SOUTH WATER KITCHEN | American Contemporary / Comfort Food / Bar Food | $$$ | Blake | 225 N. Wabash Ave. | 312-236-9300 |
| 407. | 01.18.08 | THAI SPICE RESTAURANT | Thai | $$ | Audra | 1320 W. Devon Ave. | 773-973-0504 |
| 406. | 01.11.08 | DEMERA | Ethiopian / Eritrean | $-$$ | Mathew C. | 4801 N. Broadway Ave. | 773-334-8787 |
| 405. | 01.04.08 | EMILIO’S SOL Y NIEVE | Spanish Tapas | $$ | Katie F. | 215 E. Ohio St. | 312-467-7177 |
| 404. | 12.28.07 | LA MADIA | Pizza / Italian | $$ | M. Priest | 59 W. Grand Ave. | 312-329-0400 |
| 403. | 12.21.07 | LAO SZE CHUAN | Chinese | $$ | Jeff L. | 2172 S. Archer Ave. | 312-326-5040 |
| 402. | 12.14.07 | * CORDIS BROTHERS SUPPER CLUB | Italian / Steaks | $$$ | S. Calvert | 1625 W. Irving Park Rd. | 773-935-1000 |
| 401. | 12.07.07 | COUSIN’S | Mediterranean / Middle Eastern / Turkish | $$ | Shane | 2833 N. Broadway Ave. | 773-880-0063 |
| 400. | 11.30.07 | * A MANO | Italian | $$$ | J. Hayes | 335 N. Dearborn St. | 312-629-3500 |
| 399. | 11.23.07 | COALFIRE PIZZA | Pizza | $$-$$$ | M. Priest | 1321 W. Grand Ave. | 312-226-2625 |
| 398. | 11.16.07 | * FEED THE BEAST | Bar Food / Italian / Pizza | $$ | Renee | 4300 N. Lincoln Ave. | 773-478-9666 |
| 397. | 11.09.07 | HEMA’S KITCHEN II | Indian | $$ | J. Cunningham | 2411 N. Clark St. | 773-529-1705 |
| 396. | 11.02.07 | CREW | Bar Food / American Contemporary | $$ | Mathew C. | 4804 N. Broadway Ave. | 773-784-2739 |
| 395. | 10.26.07 | SURA THAI BISTRO | Thai / Pan-Asian | $$ | Krista | 3124 N. Broadway Ave. | 773-248-7872 |
| 394. | 10.19.07 | FORNELLO | Italian | $$ | Alyssa | 1011 W. Irving Park Rd. | 773-404-2210 |
| 393. | 10.12.07 | AGAVE BAR & GRILL | Mexican / Tex-Mex | $$$ | Dave | 3115 N. Lincoln Ave. | 773-404-1800 |
| 392. | 10.05.07 | BONSOIRÉE CAFÉ | American Contemporary | $$$ | Jeff L. | 2728 W. Armitage Ave. | 773-486-7511 |
| 391. | 09.28.07 | THE RAIL BAR & GRILL | American Contemporary | $ | S. Calvert | 4709 N. Damen Ave. | 773-878-9400 |
| 390. | 09.21.07 | ORANGE GARDEN | Chinese | $$ | Brian | 1942 W. Irving Park Rd. | 773-525-7479 |
| 389. | 09.14.07 | * MOXIE | American Contemporary | $$ | C. Hayes | 3517 N. Clark St. | 773-935-6694 |
| 388. | 09.07.07 | SU-RA KOREAN RESTAURANT | Korean | $$$ | Lisa | 2257 W. North Ave. | 773-276-9450 |
| 387. | 08.31.07 | * IL FIASCO | Italian | $$ | Miyuki | 5101 N. Clark St. | 773-769-9700 |
| 386. | 08.24.07 | BOWMAN’S BAR AND GRILL | American Contemporary & Traditional / Bar Food | $-$$ | M. Priest | 4356 N. Leavitt St. | 773-478-9999 |
| 385. | 08.17.07 | AMELIA’S MEXICAN GRILLE | Mexican / Tex-Mex | $$ | Theresa | 1235 W. Grand Ave. | 312-421-2000 |
| 384. | 08.10.07 | CAFÉ BIONDA | Italian | $$$ | Jen P. | 1467 N. Milwaukee Ave. | 773-342-2100 |
| 383. | 08.03.07 | C-MANNY’S MEXICAN ESTAURANT | Mexican / Tex-Mex | $$ | Alex A. | 3641 W. Irving Park Rd. | 773-583-1590 |
| 382. | 07.27.07 | BLUE STEM | Greek / American Traditional | $-$$ | Alexis L. | 1935 W. Irving Park Rd. | 773-880-8470 |
| 381. | 07.20.07 | BIN WINE CAFÉ | American Contemporary | $$ | Mathew C. | 1559 N. Milwaukee Ave. | 773-486-2233 |
| 380. | 07.13.07 | EL NANDU RESTAURANT | South American | $$ | Audra | 2731 W. Fullerton Ave. | 773-278-0900 |
| 379. | 07.06.07 | THAI PASTRY & RESTAURANT | Thai | $ | Rachel | 4925 N. Broadway Ave., Unit E | 773-784-5399 |
| 378. | 06.29.07 | THE GAGE RESTAURANT AND TAVERN | American Contemporary | $$-$$$ | Brian | 24 S. Michigan Ave. | 312-372-4243 |
| 377. | 06.22.07 | SAPORE DI NAPOLI | Italian / Pizza | $$ | Jon M. | 1406 W. Belmont Ave. | 773-935-1212 |
| 376. | 06.15.07 | * CRUST | Pizza / American Contemporary | $$ | Renee | 2056-58 W. Division St. | 773-235-5511 |
| 375. | 06.08.07 | PARLOR | American Contemporary & Traditional | $$ | Jeff D. | 1745 W. North Ave. | 773-782-9000 |
| 374. | 06.01.07 | THE GRAFTON | Bar Food / Irish / British / Scottish | $$ | Nikki | 4530 N. Lincoln Ave. | 773-271-9000 |
| 373. | 05.25.07 | ROCKWELL’S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL | American Contemporary | $$ | Alex A. | 4632 N. Rockwell St. | 773-509-1871 |
| 372. | 05.18.07 | KATERINA’S | Mediterranean / Southern European | $$-$$$ | Jen P. | 1920 W. Irving Park Rd. | 773-348-7592 |
| 371. | 05.11.07 | MARIGOLD INDIAN RESTAURANT | Indian | $$$ | Krista | 4832 N. Broadway Ave. | 773-293-4653 |
| 370. | 05.04.07 | EL LLANO | South American | $$ | Renee | 3941 N. Lincoln Ave. | 773-327-1659 |
| 369. | 04.27.07 | TWIN ANCHORS RETAURANT AND TAVERN | Bar Food / BBQ | $$ | Theresa | 1655 N. Sedgwick St. | 312-266-1616 |
| 368. | 04.20.07 | ICOSIUM KAFE | Moroccan | $$ | Mathew C. | 5200 N. Clark St. | 773-271-5233 |
| 367. | 04.13.07 | “TRIOS”: VARIOUS LOCATIONS | Various | Various | The People | Various | Various |
| 366. | 04.06.07 | CARNIVALE | Nuevo Latino | $$$ | C. Hayes | 702 W. Fulton St. | 312-850-5005 |
| 365. | 03.30.07 | * TAGINE | Moroccan | $$ | Alexis L. | 4749 N. Rockwell St. | 773-989-4340 |
| 364. | 03.23.07 | 7TH ANNIVERSARY: SUNDAY DINNER CHICAGO @ KITCHEN CHICAGO | American Contemporary / Café | $$$$ | The People | 4664 N. Manor Ave. | 773-463-0863 |
| 363. | 03.16.07 | CAFÉ SELMARIE | American Contemporary / Bakery | $$ | J. Cunningham | 4729 N. Lincoln Ave. | 773-989-5595 |
| 362. | 03.09.07 | ASIAN AVENUE | Sushi / Thai / Pan-Asian | $$ | Dave | 1624 W. Belmont Ave. | 773-549-2201 |
| 361. | 03.02.07 | THAI AROMA | Thai | $-$$ | Renee | 4142 N. Broadway Ave. | 773-404-7777 |
| 360. | 02.23.07 | SIMPLY IT | Vietnamese | $$ | Alyssa | 2269 N. Lincoln Ave. | 773-248-0884 |
| 359. | 02.16.07 | HAMA MATSU | Japanese / Sushi / Korean | $$ | Elizabeth / Jeff D. | 5143 N. Clark St. | 773-506-2978 |
| 358. | 02.09.07 | MIA FRANCESCA | Italian | $$ | S. Calvert | 3311 N. Clark St. | 773-281-3310 |
| 357. | 02.02.07 | SHIRAZ RESTAURANT | Middle Eastern | $$ | Lisa | 4425 W. Montrose Ave. | 773-777-7275 |
| 356. | 01.26.07 | TASTE OF LEBANON | Lebanese / Middle Eastern | $ | Alexis L. | 1509 W. Foster Ave. | 773-334-1600 |
| 355. | 01.19.07 | RADHUNI INDIAN KITCHEN | Indian / Pakistani | $$ | Mathew C. | 3227 N. Clark St. | 773-404-5670 |
| 354. | 01.12.07 | FOUR MOON TAVERN | Burgers / Bar Food | $ | Katie F. | 1847 W. Roscoe St. | 773-929-6666 |
| 353. | 01.05.07 | SOLA | American Contemporary | $$-$$$ | Jeff L. | 3868 N. Lincoln Ave. | 773-327-3868 |
| 352. | 12.29.06 | THE SPICE THAI CUISINE | Thai / Pan-Asian / Noodles | $ | Audra | 2886 N. Milwaukee Ave. | 773-252-9959 |
| 351. | 12.22.06 | GLENN’S DINER | American Contemporary & Traditional / Seafood | $$ | J. Cunningham | 1820 W. Montrose Ave. | 773-506-1720 |
| 350. | 12.15.06 | BISTRO CAMPAGNE | French | $$$ | S. Calvert | 4518 N. Lincoln Ave. | 773-271-6100 |
| 349. | 12.08.06 | P.S. BANGKOK | Thai | $$ | Shane | 3345 N. Clark St. | 773-871-7777 |
| 348. | 12.01.06 | CUSTOM HOUSE | American Contemporary | $$$ | Blake / Renee | 500 S. Dearborn St. | 312-523-0200 |
| 347. | 11.24.06 | HAMBURGER MARY’S | American Contemporary / Burgers | $$ | M. Priest | 5400 N. Clark St. | 773-784-6969 |
| 346. | 11.17.06 | FRASCA PIZZERIA AND WINE BAR | American Contemporary / Pizza / Italian | $$-$$$ | Pfeffer | 3358 N. Paulina St. | 773-248-5222 |
| 345. | 11.10.06 | * TWISTED SPOKE | American Contemporary & Traditional / Burgers / Bar Food | $-$$ | Blake / Renee | 3369 N. Clark St. | 773-525-5300 |
| 344. | 11.03.06 | TAQUERIA LA SIERRA | Mexican / Ecuadorian | $-$$ | Ben B. | 1637 W. Montrose Ave. | 773-549-5538 |
| 343. | 10.27.06 | * BOURBON | American Contemporary / Cajun / Creole / Bar Food | $$ | Elizabeth | 3244 N. Lincoln Ave. | 773-880-9520 |
| 342. | 10.20.06 | REDDER | American Contemporary & Traditional / Bar Food | $$ | Mathew C. | 3417 N. Southport Ave. | 773-472-5300 |
| 341. | 10.13.06 | * IL COVO | Italian | $$$ | Alexis L. | 2152 N. Damen Ave. | 773-862-5555 |
| 340. | 10.06.06 | * J-THAI SUSHI BAR & THAI CUISINE | Japanese / Sushi / Thai | $$ | S. Calvert | 3819-21 N. Southport Ave. | 773-883-8683 |
| 339. | 09.29.06 | CALVIN’S BBQ | BBQ / Soul Food | $$ | Jeff D. | 2540 W. Armitage Ave. | 773-342-5100 |
| 338. | 09.22.06 | KUMA’S CORNER | American Traditional / Comfort Food | $$ | Audra | 2900 W. Belmont Ave. | 773-604-8769 |
| 337. | 09.15.06 | RED APPLE (CZERWONE JABLUSZKO) | All-You-Can-Eat Polish Buffet | $-$$ | J. Cunningham | 3121 N. Milwaukee Ave. | 773-588-5781 |
| 336. | 09.08.06 | SUPERDAWG DRIVE-IN | Hot Dogs / Burgers | $ | Jen P. | 6363 N. Milwaukee Ave. | 773-736-0660 |
| 335. | 09.01.06 | BELLA BACINO’S | Italian / Pizza | $-$$$ | M. Priest | 75 E. Wacker Dr. | 312-263-2350 |
| 334. | 08.25.06 | WAVE | American Contemporary w/ Mediterranean Influences | $$$ | Renee | 644 N. Lake Shore Dr. | 312-255-4460 |
| 333. | 08.18.06 | *TREAT RESTAURANT | American Contemporary | $$ | Theresa | 1616 N. Kedzie Ave. | 773-772-1201 |
| 332. | 08.11.06 | SELECT CUT STEAK HOUSE | Steak | $$$ | Pfeffer | 2808 N. Halsted St. | 773-244-1500 |
| 331. | 08.04.06 | HACKNEY’S PRINTERS’ ROW | American Traditional / Burgers / Bar Food | $$ | Renee | 733 S. Dearborn St. | 312-461-1116 |
| 330. | 07.28.06 | FOUR FARTHINGS TAVERN AND GRILL | Seafood / Steak / Bar Food | $$-$$$ | Brian | 2060 N. Cleveland Ave. | 773-935-2060 |
| 329. | 07.21.06 | FRANCESCA’S FORNO | Italian | $$$ | Alyssa | 1576 N. Milwaukee Ave. | 773-770-0184 |
| 328. | 07.14.06 | NOON-O-KEBAB | Middle Eastern | $$ | Elizabeth | 4661 N. Kedzie Ave. | 773-279-8899 |
| 327. | 07.07.06 | * PICANTE GRILL | Mexican / Tex-Mex | $$ | Megan O. | 1626 S. Halsted Street | 312-455-8500 |
| 326. | 06.30.06 | SIAM COUNTRY | Thai | $ | S. Calvert | 4637 N. Damen Ave. | 773-271-0700 |
| 325. | 06.23.06 | HONEY 1 BBQ | BBQ | $$ | Dave | 2241 N. Western Ave. | 773-227-5130 |
| 324. | 06.16.06 | OPART THAI HOUSE | Thai | $$ | Mathew C. | 4658 N. Western Ave. | 773-989-8517 |
| 323. | 06.09.06 | * MAX AND BENNY’S RIVER EAST | Deli / Jewish / Kosher | $$ | Renee | 332 E. Illinois St. | 312-321-9490 |
| 322. | 06.02.06 | * KIZOKU SUSHI & SAKE LOUNGE | Japanese / Sushi | $$$ | Shane | 358 W. Ontario St. | 312-335-9888 |
| 321. | 05.26.06 | GOOSE ISLAND BREWPUB | American Traditional / Burgers / Bar Food | $$ | Blake | 1800 N. Clybourn Ave. | 312-915-0071 |
| 320. | 05.19.06 | MARRAKECH CUISINE | Moroccan | $$ | Audra | 1413 N. Ashland Ave. | 773-227-6451 |
| 319. | 05.12.06 | KITCHEN CHICAGO (SUNDAY DINNER CHICAGO) | American Contemporary / CafÈ | $$$$ | Alexis L. | 4664 N. Manor Ave. | 773-463-0863 |
| 318. | 05.05.06 | HORSESHOE | BBQ / Bar Food | $-$$ | Lango | 4115 N. Lincoln Ave. | 773-549-9292 |
| 317. | 04.28.06 | SPACCA NAPOLI | Italian / Pizza | $$ | Jeff L. | 1769 W. Sunnyside Ave. | 773-878-2420 |
| 316. | 04.21.06 | FEED | American Regional | $ | M. Priest | 2803 W. Chicago Ave. | 773-489-4600 |
| 315. | 04.14.06 | SUSHI LUXE | Japanese / Sushi | $$ | Renee | 5204 N. Clark St. | 773-334-0770 |
| 314. | 04.07.06 | SABATINO’S RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE | Italian | $$ | Lisa | 4441 W. Irving Park Rd. | 773-283-8331 |
| 313. | 03.31.06 | “TRIOS”: VARIOUS LOCATIONS | Various | Various | The People | Various | Various |
| 312. | 03.24.06 | 6TH ANNIVERSARY: *OPERA | Chinese | $$$ | The People | 1301 S. Wabash Ave. | 312-461-0161 |
| 311. | 03.17.06 | KONAK PIZZA & GRILL | Pizza / Bar Food | $-$$ | Mathew C. | 5150 N. Clark St. | 773-271-6688 |
| 310. | 03.10.06 | DE CERO | Mexican / Tex-Mex | $$ | Alyssa | 814 W. Randolph St. | 312-455-8114 |
| 309. | 03.03.06 | LOS NOPALES | Mexican | $$ | Katie F. | 4544 N. Western Ave. | 773-334-3149 |
| 308. | 02.24.06 | HACHI’S KITCHEN | Japanese / Sushi | $$-$$$ | Audra | 2521 N. California Ave. | 773-276-8080 |
| 307. | 02.17.06 | TANOSHII | Japanese / Sushi | $$ | Alexis L. | 5547 N. Clark St. | 773-878-6886 |
| 306. | 02.10.06 | MRS. MURPHY & SONS IRISH BISTRO | Irish / British / Scottish | $$$ | S. Calvert | 3905 N. Lincoln Ave. | 773-248-3905 |
| 305. | 02.03.06 | GINGER’S ALE HOUSE | Irish / British / Scottish / Bar Food | $$ | Renee | 3801 N. Ashland Ave. | 773-348-2767 |
| 304. | 01.27.06 | DINE | American Contemporary | $$-$$$ | J. Hayes | 733 W. Madison St. | 312-602-2100 |
| 303. | 01.20.06 | * RIOJA | Mediterranean / Spanish | $$ | Alex A. | 5101 N. Clark St. | 773-275-9191 |
| 302. | 01.13.06 | * BIASETTI’S | American Traditional / BBQ / Steak | $$$ | Blake | 1625 W. Irving Park Rd. | 773-281-4442 |
| 301. | 01.06.06 | GULLIVER’S | Italian / Pizza | $$ | Kelsey | 2727 W. Howard St. | 773-338-2166 |
| 300. | 12.30.05 | * SOIREE BAR AND RESTAURANT | American Contemporary w/ a French Flair | $$$ | Nikki | 4539 N. Lincoln Ave. | 773-271-9000 |
| 299. | 12.23.05 | GINO’S EAST OF CHICAGO | Pizza | $-$$ | M. Priest | 1321 W. Golf Rd., Rolling Meadows | 847-364-6644 |
| 298. | 12.16.05 | AGAMI | Japanese / Sushi | $$$ | Mathew C. | 4712 N. Broadway Ave. | 773-506-1854 |
| 297. | 12.09.05 | * HEAVEN ON SEVEN ON CLARK | American Regional / Cajun / Creole | $$ | J. Cunningham | 3478 N. Clark St. | 773-477-7818 |
| 296. | 12.02.05 | ANNA MARIA PASTERIA | Italian | $$$ | Renee | 4400 N. Clark St. | 773-506-2662 |
| 295. | 11.25.05 | FAT WILLY’S RIB SHACK | BBQ | $-$$ | Audra | 2416 W. Schubert Ave. | 773-782-1800 |
| 294. | 11.18.05 | BLUE LINE (a.k.a. BLUE LINE CLUB CAR) | American Contemporary / Diner | $$ | Jeff D. | 1548 N. Damen Ave. | 773-395-3700 |
| 293. | 11.11.05 | * PASTEUR | Global Fusion / Vietnamese | $$$ | Mark S. | 5525 N. Broadway Ave. | 773-878-1061 |
| 292. | 11.04.05 | MITY NICE GRILL | American Traditional / Global Fusion | $$-$$$ | Brian | 835 N. Michigan Ave. | 312-335-4745 |
| 291. | 10.28.05 | *OPERA | Chinese | $$$ | Alyssa | 1301 S. Wabash Ave. | 312-461-0161 |
| 290. | 10.21.05 | RIVERVIEW TAVERN | Bar Food | $$ | S. Calvert | 1958 W. Roscoe St. | 773-248-9523 |
| 289. | 10.14.05 | SUNSHINE CAFE | Japanese | $ | Katie F. | 5449 N. Clark St. | 773-334-6214 |
| 288. | 10.07.05 | * BRIOSO | Mexican / Tex-Mex | $$ | M. Priest | 4603 N. Lincoln Ave. | 773-989-9000 |
| 287. | 09.30.05 | CHARLIE’S ALE HOUSE | American Traditional / Burgers / Pizza / Bar Food | $$ | Mathew C. | 5308 N. Clark St. | 773-751-0140 |
| 286. | 09.23.05 | THE WINDS CAFÉ | American Contemporary / Caribbean./ Jamaican | $-$$ | Audra | 2657 N. Kedzie Ave. | 773-489-7478 |
| 285. | 09.16.05 | * MR. THAI | Thai | $ | S. Calvert | 3811 N. Ashland Ave. | 773-244-9300 |
| 284. | 09.09.05 | VILLAGE TAP | Burgers / Bar Food | $ | J. Hayes | 2055 W. Roscoe St. | 773-883-0817 |
| 283. | 09.02.05 | D’AGOSTINO’S PIZZERIA | Pizza | $-$$ | J. Cunningham | 1351 W. Addison St. | 773-477-1821 |
| 282. | 08.26.05 | * SPEAKEASY SUPPERCLUB | American Contemporary / Global Fusion | $$$ | Theresa | 1401 W. Devon Ave. | 773-338-0600 |
| 281. | 08.19.05 | FLAT TOP GRILL | Pan-Asian | $$ | Shane | 3200 N. Southport Ave. | 773-665-8100 |
| 280. | 08.12.05 | LE BOUCHON | French | $$ | Renee | 1958 N. Damen Ave. | 773-862-6600 |
| 279. | 08.05.05 | * KAZE | Japanese / Sushi | $$ | Alex A. | 2032 W. Roscoe St. | 773-327-4860 |
| 278. | 07.29.05 | TIFFIN, THE INDIAN KITCHEN | Indian / Pakistani | $$ | Shane | 2536 W. Devon Ave. | 773- 338-2143 |
| 277. | 07.22.05 | RAS DASHEN | Ethiopian | $$ | Aaron | 5846 N. Broadway Ave. | 773-506-9601 |
| 276. | 07.15.05 | ROY’S CHICAGO | Hawaiian / Global Fusion / Pan-Asian | $$$ | Alex A. | 720 N. State St. | 312-787-7599 |
| 275. | 07.08.05 | JALAPE—O SABROSO | Mexican / Tex-Mex | $$ | Pfeffer | 3900 N. Lincoln Ave. | 773-281-0277 |
| 274. | 07.01.05 | THE STAINED GLASS WINE BAR, BISTRO & CELLAR | French / Game | $$$ | Nikki | 1735 Benson Ave., Evanston | 847-864-8600 |
| 273. | 06.24.05 | THE KERRYMAN | Irish / British / Scottish / Seafood / Steak | $$ | Mathew C. | 661 N. Clark St. | 312-335-8121 |
| 272. | 06.17.05 | KARYN’S COOKED | American Contemporary / Vegetarian Comfort Food | $$ | Theresa | 738 N. Wells St. | 312-587-1050 |
| 271. | 06.10.05 | * BRETT’S CAFÉ AMERICAIN | American Contemporary | $$ | Renee | 2011 W. Roscoe St. | 773-248-0999 |
| 270. | 06.03.05 | * GRACIE’S ON WEBSTER | American Contemporary / Steak / Sandwiches / Coffee | $$ | Brian | 1119 W. Webster Pl. | 773-528-1788 |
| 269. | 05.27.05 | RESI’S BIERSTUBE | German / Austrian | $$ | M. Priest | 2034 W. Irving Park Rd. | 773-472-1749 |
| 268. | 05.20.05 | * THYME | American Contemporary / French / Game | $$$ | C. Hayes | 464 N. Halsted St. | 312-226-4300 |
| 267. | 05.13.05 | * UNO DI MARTINO | Italian | $$ | Chris A. | 2122 W. Lawrence Ave. | 773-878-1326 |
| 266. | 05.06.05 | LEONARDO’S | Italian | $$-$$$ | J. Cunningham | 5657 N. Clark St. | 773-561-5028 |
| 265. | 04.29.05 | * MENAGERIE | American Contemporary | $$$ | Audra | 1232 W. Belmont Ave. | 773-404-8333 |
| 264. | 04.22.05 | TURKISH CUISINE & BAKERY | Turkish / Middle Eastern / Bakery | $$ | Alexis L. | 5605 N. Clark St. | 773-878-8930 |
| 263. | 04.15.05 | CARO MIO | Italian | $$ | Jeff D. | 1825 W. Wilson Ave. | 773-275-5000 |
| 262. | 04.08.05 | BLUE FIN | Japanese / Pan-Asian / Sushi | $$ | Lisa | 1952 W. North Ave. | 773-394-7373 |
| 261. | 04.01.05 | “TRIOS”: VARIOUS LOCATIONS | Various | Various | The People | Various | Various |
| 260. | 03.25.05 | 5TH ANNIVERSARY: * JOEY’S BRICKHOUSE | American Contemporary | $$$ | The People | 1258 W. Belmont Ave. | 773-296-1300 |
| 259. | 03.18.05 | DORADO RESTAURANT | Mexican / Tex-Mex | $$$ | Shawn | 2301 W. Foster Ave. | 773-561-3780 |
| 258. | 03.11.05 | * MASCK | American Contemporary | $$$ | Mathew C. | 35 W. Ontario St. | 312-440-8880 |
| 257. | 03.04.05 | SOCCA | French / Italian | $$$ | Sara M. | 3301 N. Clark St. | 773-248-1155 |
| 256. | 02.25.05 | LEONA’S | Italian / Pizza | $$ | Shane | 3215 N. Sheffield Ave. | 773-327-8861 |
| 255. | 02.18.05 | PICK ME UP | American Traditional / Coffee | $-$$ | Liz L. | 3408 N. Clark St. | 773-248-6613 |
| 254. | 02.11.05 | WEST TOWN TAVERN | American Contemporary / Regional / Global Fusion | $$ | J. Cunningham | 1329 W. Chicago Ave. | 312-666-6175 |
| 253. | 02.04.05 | GREEN ZEBRA | American Contemporary / Vegetarian | $$$ | Kathy | 1460 W. Chicago Ave. | 312-243-7100 |
| 252. | 01.28.05 | PEGASUS RESTAURANT AND TAVERNA | Greek | $$ | Aaron | 130 S. Halsted St. | 312-226-3377 |
| 251. | 01.21.05 | HOPLEAF BAR | Belgian | $$ | Liz L. | 5148 N. Clark St. | 773-334-9851 |
| 250. | 01.14.05 | WINDY CITY PASTA @ BESPOKE CUISINE | Italian / Cooking Lessons | $$ | Katie F. | 1358 W. Randolph St. | 312-455-8400 |
| 249. | 01.07.05 | SULTAN’S MARKET | Deli / Mediterranean / Middle Eastern | $ | Colin | 2057 W. North Ave. | 773-235-3072 |
| 248. | 12.31.04 | REZA’S | Middle Eastern | $-$$ | Theresa | 5255 N. Clark St. | 773-561-1898 |
| 247. | 12.24.04 | LA MARGARITA DE LAS FLORES | Mexican | $-$$ | M. Priest | 1626 E. Algonquin Rd., Schaumburg | 847-397-7200 |
| 246. | 12.17.04 | + PAPRIKASH | Hungarian | $$ | Liz L. | 604 W. Northwest Hwy., Arlington Heights (Relocated) | 773-736-4949 |
| 245. | 12.10.04 | 42 DEGREES N. LATITUDE | American Contemporary / Bar Food | $$ | Mathew C. | 4500 N. Lincoln Ave. | 773-907-2226 |
| 244. | 12.03.04 | VERMILION | Indian / Nuevo Latino | $$$ | Kathy | 10 W. Hubbard St. | 312-527-4060 |
| 243. | 11.26.04 | * PIPO’S ARGENTINA GRILL | South American / Steak | $$$ | M. Priest | 2550 W. Addison Ave. | 773-305-3333 |
| 242. | 11.19.04 | ENOTECA PIATTINI | Italian | $$ | Brian | 934 W. Webster Ave. | 773-935-8466 |
| 241. | 11.12.04 | BLUE BAYOU | Cajun | $$ | Renee | 3734 N. Southport Ave. | 773-871-3300 |
| 240. | 11.05.04 | SAN SOO GAB SAN | Korean / Japanese | $-$$ | Jeff D. | 5247 N. Western Ave. | 773-334-1589 |
| 239. | 10.29.04 | THE FIREPLACE INN | Barbecue / American / Steak | $$$ | Chris A. | 1448 N. Wells St | 312-664-5264 |
| 238. | 10.22.04 | HAI YEN | Vietnamese | $$ | Elizabeth | 1055 W. Argyle St. | 773-561-4077 |
| 237. | 10.15.04 | * GENESEE DEPOT | American Traditional w/ an Eastern European Twist | $$ | Mark S. | 3736 N. Broadway Ave. | 773-528-6990 |
| 236. | 10.08.04 | LUCIA RISTORANTE | Italian | $$ | Katie F. | 1825 W. North Ave. | 773-292-9700 |
| 235. | 10.01.04 | THE MELTING POT | Fondue | $$$ | Nikki | 609 N. Dearborn St. | 312-573-0011 |
| 234. | 09.24.04 | * SOUTH | American Contemporary / American Regional | $$$ | Kathy | 5900 N. Broadway Ave. | 773-989-7666 |
| 233. | 09.17.04 | * TOUCAN | Caribbean | $$ | Mathew C. | 4603 N. Lincoln Ave. | 773-989-9000 |
| 232. | 09.10.04 | SHAW’S CRAB HOUSE | Seafood | $$$ | Lauren | 21 E. Hubbard St. | 312-527-2722 |
| 231. | 09.03.04 | BEAT KITCHEN | Bar Food / Global Fusion | $-$$ | M. Priest | 2100 W. Belmont Ave. | 773-281-4444 |
| 230. | 08.27.04 | UNCOMMON GROUND COFFEE HOUSE & CAFÉ | American Contemporary / Bakery / Vegetarian / Coffee | $-$$ | Elizabeth | 1214 W. Grace St. | 773-929-3680 |
| 229. | 08.20.04 | TURQUOISE | Contemporary Turkish | $$$ | J. Cunningham | 2147 W. Roscoe St. | 773-549-3523 |
| 228. | 08.13.04 | McNAMARA’S | Irish | $$ | Lisa | 4328 W. Irving Park Rd. | 773-725-1800 |
| 227. | 08.06.04 | AMITABUL | Korean / Vegetarian | $$ | Kelsey | 6207 N. Milwaukee Ave. | 773-774-0276 |
| 226. | 07.30.04 | LA FONDA LATINO GRILL | Nuevo Latino / Columbian / Tex-Mex | $$-$$$ | Alexis L. | 5350 N. Broadway Ave. | 773-721-3935 |
| 225. | 07.23.04 | BARBA YIANNI GRECIAN TAVERNA | Greek | $$ | Katie F. | 4761 N. Lincoln Ave. | 773-878-6400 |
| 224. | 07.16.04 | TSUKI | Sushi w/ a Tapas Twist | $$ | Audra | 1441 W. Fullerton Ave. | 773-883-8722 |
| 223. | 07.09.04 | SILVER SEAFOOD | Chinese | $$ | Mark S. | 4829 N. Broadway Ave. | 773-784-0668 |
| 222. | 07.02.04 | SOPO | American Contemporary / Bar Food | $$ | Alyssa | 3418 N. Southport Ave. | 773-348-0100 |
| 221. | 06.25.04 | * TRE VIA | Italian | $$$ | Mathew C. | 1575 N. Milwaukee Ave. | 773-227-7990 |
| 220. | 06.18.04 | * VONG’S THAI KITCHEN | Thai w/ a French Flair | $$$ | Sara M. | 6 W. Hubbard St. | 312-644-8664 |
| 219. | 06.11.04 | * JOEY’S BRICKHOUSE | American Contemporary | $$$ | Brian | 1258 W. Belmont Ave. | 773-296-1300 |
| 218. | 06.04.04 | CAFÉ DADA | Bakery / French / Italian / Crepes / Pizza | $ | Katie F. | 1507 W. Foster Ave. | 773-907-0727 |
| 217. | 05.28.04 | COZY NOODLES AND RICE | Thai | $ | J. Hayes | 3456 N. Sheffield Ave. | 773-327-0100 |
| 216. | 05.21.04 | * PAPAGUS GREEK TAVERNA | Greek | $$ | Alex A. | 620 N. State St. | 312-642-8450 |
| 215. | 05.14.04 | * CALIENTE | Latin American / Mexican / Southwestern | $-$$ | J. Cunningham | 3910 N. Sheridan Rd. | 773-525-0129 |
| 214. | 05.07.04 | YES THAI | Thai | $ | S. Calvert | 5211 N. Damen Ave. | 773-878-3487 |
| 213. | 04.30.04 | HEARTLAND CAFÉ | American Traditional / Vegetarian | $ | Nikki | 7000 N. Glenwood Ave. | 773-465-8005 |
| 212. | 04.23.04 | PIZZA D.O.C. | Pizza / Italian | $ | Jeff L. | 2251 W. Lawrence Ave. | 773-784-8777 |
| 211. | 04.16.04 | COCO | Puerto Rican | $$$ | Elizabeth | 2723 W. Division St. | 773-732-6685 |
| 210. | 04.09.04 | * TOMBO KITCHEN | Japanese / Sushi | $$ | Kathy | 3244 N. Lincoln Ave. | 773-244-9885 |
| 209. | 04.02.04 | “TRIOS”: VARIOUS LOCATIONS | Various | Various | The People | Various | Various |
| 208. | 03.26.04 | 4TH ANNIVERSARY: WILDFIRE | American Traditional / Burgers / Steaks | $$$ | The People | 159 W. Erie St. | 312-787-9000 |
| 207. | 03.19.04 | TANK | Japanese / Sushi | $$ | Elizabeth | 4514 N. Lincoln Ave. | 773-769-2600 |
| 206. | 03.12.04 | * MIKE’S ALE HOUSE | American Traditional / Bar Food / Burgers | $ | Jen M. / M. Priest | 5652 N. Western Ave. | 773-784-2143 |
| 205. | 03.05.04 | DUNLAYS ON CLARK | American Contemporary | $$ | Alyssa / J. Hayes | 2600 N. Clark St. | 773-883-6000 |
| 204. | 02.27.04 | COAST | Japanese / Sushi | $$$ | Katie F. | 2045 N. Damen Ave. | 773-235-5775 |
| 203. | 02.20.04 | * SOLSTICE | American Contemporary & Traditional | $$$ | Audra | 2666 N. Halsted St. | 773-296-0304 |
| 202. | 02.13.04 | BOLAT AFRICAN CUISINE | Nigerian / Ghanaian | $-$$ | M. Cunningham | 3346 N. Clark St. | 773-665-1100 |
| 201. | 02.06.04 | * LA MORA | Italian / Mediterranean | $$-$$$ | Mathew C. | 2132 W. Roscoe St. | 773-404-4555 |
| 200. | 01.30.04 | COOBAH | Cuban / Nuevo Latino / Spanish | $$ | Lango | 3423 N. Southport Ave. | 773-528-2220 |
| 199. | 01.23.04 | * ANDALUCIA | Spanish Tapas | $$ | Nikki | 1820 W. Montrose Ave. | 773-334-6900 |
| 198. | 01.16.04 | GALWAY ARMS | Irish / British / Scottish / Bar Food | $$ | Brian | 2442 N. Clark Street | 773-472-5555 |
| 197. | 01.09.04 | WILDFIRE | American Traditional / Burgers / Steaks | $$$ | J. Hayes | 159 W. Erie St. | 312-787-9000 |
| 196. | 01.02.04 | * RIQUE’S REGIONAL MEXICAN FOOD | Mexican / Tex-Mex / Vegetarian | $-$$ | M. Priest | 5004 N. Sheridan Rd. | 773-728-6200 |
| 195. | 12.26.03 | * LA TAVERNETTA | Italian | $$ | Carolyn | 3023 N. Broadway | 773.929.8787 |
| 194. | 12.19.03 | + DRAGONFLY MANDARIN | Chinese | $$$ | Chris A. | 832 W. Randolph St. (Relocated) | 312-787-7600 |
| 193. | 12.12.03 | * SHE SHE | American Contemporary | $$-$$$ | S. Calvert | 4539 N. Lincoln Ave. | 773-293-3690 |
| 192. | 12.05.03 | RODAN | Global Fusion / South American /Southeast Asian | $$ | M. Cunningham | 1530 N. Milwaukee Ave. | 773-276-7036 |
| 191. | 11.28.03 | LAS PALMAS | Mexican / Tex-Mex | $$ | Lisa | 1835 W. North Ave. | 773-289-4991 |
| 190. | 11.21.03 | * GREEN GINGER | Chinese / Pan-Asian | $$ | Mathew C. | 2050 W. Division St. | 773-486-6700 |
| 189. | 11.14.03 | SPOON THAI | Thai | $ | Katie F. | 4608 N. Western Ave. | 773-769-1173 |
| 188. | 11.07.03 | FOGO DE CHÃO | Brazilian / Meat / Steaks | $$$$ | C. Hayes | 661 N. LaSalle St. | 312-932-9330 |
| 187. | 10.31.03 | * DARWIN’S | American Traditional &Contemporary / Bar Food | $ | M. Priest | 1935 N. Damen Ave. | 773-772-3719 |
| 186. | 10.24.03 | GIOCO | Italian Contemporary | $$$ | Alyssa | 1312 S. Wabash Ave. | 312-939-3870 |
| 185. | 10.17.03 | * KAN ZAMAN (ZAKY’S) | Middle Eastern / Vegetarian | $ | Kathy | 5204 N. Clark St. | 773-506-0191 |
| 184. | 10.10.03 | DHARMA GARDEN | Vegetarian / Thai | $-$$ | J. Cunningham | 3109 W. Irving Park Rd. | 773-588-9140 |
| 183. | 10.03.03 | * SQUARE KITCHEN | American Contemporary | $$ | Nikki | 4600 N. Lincoln Ave. | 773-751-1500 |
| 182. | 09.26.03 | SATAY | Pan-Asian | $$ | Alex A. | 936 W. Diversey Pkwy. | 773-477-0100 |
| 181. | 09.19.03 | BUONA TERRA | Italian | $$ | Pfeffer | 2535 N. California Ave. | 773-289-3800 |
| 180. | 09.12.03 | * HEY SUSHI | Sushi / International Fusion | $$-$$$ | Brian | 2630 North Clark St. | 773-248-3900 |
| 179. | 09.05.03 | TANGO SUR | Steaks / South American | $$ | J. Hayes | 3763 N. Southport Ave. | 773-477-5466 |
| 178. | 08.29.03 | TAQUERIA LA OAXAQUE—A | Mexican / Tex-Mex | $ | M. Priest | 3382 N. Milwaukee Ave. | 773-545-8585 |
| 177. | 08.22.03 | * O’FAMÉ | Pizza / Italian | $$ | Jeff D. | 750 W. Webster Ave, | 773-929-5111 |
| 176. | 08.15.03 | * BASTA PASTA | Italian | $$-$$$ | Dave | 6733 N. Olmsted Ave., Park Ridge | 773-763-0667 |
| 175. | 08.08.03 | BITE CAFÉ | Global Fusion / Eclectic | $ | Katie B. | 1039 N. Western Ave. | 773-395-2483 |
| 174. | 08.01.03 | MIRAI | Japanese / Sushi | $$$ | Mathew C. | 2020 W. Division St. | 773-862-8500 |
| 173. | 07.25.03 | A TAVOLA | Northern Italian | $$-$$$ | Katie F. | 2148 W. Chicago Ave. | 773-276-7567 |
| 172. | 07.18.03 | EL TINAJON | Guatemalan | $ | J. Cunningham | 2054 W. Roscoe St | 773-525-8455 |
| 171. | 07.11.03 | LALO’S RESTAURANT | Mexican / Tex-Mex | $$ | Lisa | 1960 N. Clybourn Ave. | 773-880-5256 |
| 170. | 07.04.03 | * EL TIPICO | Mexican / Tex-Mex | $ | Liz L. | 1836 W. Foster Ave. | 773-878-0839 |
| 169. | 06.27.03 | BAD DOG TAVERN | American Contemporary | $$ | Nikki | 4535 N. Lincoln Ave. | 773-334-4040 |
| 168. | 06.20.03 | MOONSHINE | American Contemporary | $$ | Pete | 1824 W. Division St. | 773-862-8686 |
| 167. | 06.13.03 | ARYA BHAVAN | Indian / Vegetarian | $ | Jodi | 2508 W. Devon Ave. | 773-274-5800 |
| 166. | 06.06.03 | * JACK SULLIVAN’S | Bar Food | $-$$ | Brian | 2147 N. Clybourn Ave. | 773-549-9009 |
| 165. | 05.30.03 | THE WIENER’S CIRCLE | Hot Dogs | $ | Lango | 2622 N. Clark St. | 773-477-7444 |
| 164. | 05.23.03 | * ZUCCO | Italian | $$ | C. Hayes | 543 W. Diversey Pkwy. | 773-248-7263 |
| 163. | 05.16.03 | CHICAGO BRAUHAUS | German / Austrian | $$ | Alexis L. | 4732 N. Lincoln Ave. | 773-784-4444 |
| 162. | 05.09.03 | McCORMICK AND SCHMICK’S | Seafood | $$$ | Pfeffer | 41 E. Chestnut St. | 312-397-9500 |
| 161. | 05.02.03 | FLO | New Mexican / American Regional | $$ | Katie F. | 1424 W. Chicago Ave. | 312-243-0477 |
| 160. | 04.25.03 | HANDLEBAR | Bar Food / International Fusion /Seafood / Vegetarian | $$ | Mathew C. | 2311 W. North Ave. | 773-384-9546 |
| 159. | 04.18.03 | * BUTTERFIELD 8 | Classic Chicago Cuisine | $$$ | Theresa | 713 N. Wells St. | 312-327-0940 |
| 158. | 04.11.03 | “TRIOS”: VARIOUS LOCATIONS | Various | Various | The People | Various | Various |
| 157. | 04.04.03 | ANDALOUS MOROCCAN RESTAURANT | Moroccan | $$ | C. Hayes | 3307 N. Clark St | 773-281-6885 |
| 156. | 03.28.03 | 3RD ANNIVERSARY: CAFÉ LAGUARDIA | Cuban / South American | $-$$ | The People | 2111 W. Armitage Ave. | 773-862-5996 |
| 155. | 03.21.03 | RISE | Japanese / Sushi | $$ | Jodi | 3401 N. Southport Ave. | 773-525-3535 |
| 154. | 03.14.03 | CHIC CAFÉ | American Contemporary | $$ | Katie F. | 361 W. Chestnut St. | 312-944-2725 |
| 153. | 03.07.03 | THAI CLASSIC | Thai | $ | Amy | 3332 N. Clark St. | 773-404-2000 |
| 152. | 02.28.03 | SABOR A CUBA | Cuban | $ | Audra | 1831 W. Wilson Ave. | 773-769-6859 |
| 151. | 02.21.03 | JIN JU | Korean | $$ | J. Cunningham | 5203 N. Clark St. | 773-334-6377 |
| 150. | 02.14.03 | EL TAPATIO | Mexican | $ | M. Priest | 3400 N. Ashland Ave. | 773-327-5475 |
| 149. | 02.07.03 | INDIAN GARDEN | Indian | $$ | Jon M. | 277 E. Ontario St. | 312-280-4910 |
| 148. | 01.31.03 | * MAS | Neuvo Latino / Southern American | $$$ | Jen M. | 1678 W. Division St. | 773-276-8700 |
| 147. | 01.24.03 | * HILARY’S URBAN EATERY | Tex-Mex / American Traditional & Contemporary | $$ | Lisa | 1500 W. Division St. | 773-235-4327 |
| 146. | 01.17.03 | * GLORY | New England / American Traditional | $$ | Mathew C. | 1952 N. Damen Ave. | 773-235-7400 |
| 145. | 01.10.03 | * TOMBOY | American Contemporary | $$-$$$ | Nikki | 5402 N. Clark St. | 773-907-0636 |
| 144. | 01.03.03 | SILVER CLOUD BAR & GRILL | American Traditional / Bar Food | $-$$ | Brian | 1700 N. Damen Ave. | 773-489-6212 |
| 143. | 12.27.02 | THE PLAYERS CLUB | Eastern European / Bar Food | $$ | Lango | 2500 N. Ashland Ave. | 773-477-7769 |
| 142. | 12.20.02 | ^ ALICE AND FRIENDS (renamed THE LOVING HUT) | Vegetarian | $ | Kelsey | 5812 N. Broadway | 773-275-8797 |
| 141. | 12.13.02 | * MAMA DESTA’S RED SEA RESTAURANT | Ethiopian | $ | Aaron | 3216 N. Clark St. | 773-935-7561 |
| 140. | 12.06.02 | * THINK CAFÉ | American Traditional | $$ | Katie F. | 2235 N. Western Ave. | 773-394-0537 |
| 139. | 11.29.02 | * CAFÉ SURON | Persian | $$ | Audra | 1146 W. Pratt Ave. | 773-465-6500 |
| 138. | 11.22.02 | * COSTA’S | Greek | $$ | Mathew C. | 340 S. Halsted St. | 312-263-9700 |
| 137. | 11.15.02 | WEBER GRILL RESTAURANT | Steaks / BBQ / American Traditional | $$ | Alex A. | 539 N. State St. | 312-467-9696 |
| 136. | 11.08.02 | THE DUKE OF PERTH | Scottish | $-$$ | C. Hayes | 2913 N. Clark St. | 773-477-1741 |
| 135. | 11.01.02 | * BANANA LEAF KITCHEN | Thai | $ | Lisa | 3811 N. Southport Ave. | 773-883-8683 |
| 134. | 10.25.02 | JOHN’S PIZZA & LOUNGE | Pizza / Italian | $ | Carl | 2104 N. Western Ave. | 773-276-5214 |
| 133. | 10.18.02 | RUSSIAN TEA TIME | Russian | $$$ | M. Cunningham | 77 E. Adams St. | 312-360-0000 |
| 132. | 10.11.02 | RAJ DARBAR | Indian | $$ | Alexis L. | 2660 N. Halsted St. | 773-348-1010 |
| 131. | 10.04.02 | CHICAGO DINER | Vegetarian / Global | $$ | Colin | 3411 N. Halsted St. | 773-935-6696 |
| 130. | 09.27.02 | * SATKO’S KITCHEN | Serbian / Global Fusion | $$ | J. Cunningham | 1820 W. Wilson Ave. | 773-878-8400 |
| 129. | 09.20.02 | * RICK’S CAFÉ CASABLANCA | Southern European | $$ | M. Priest | 3915 N. Sheridan Rd. | 773-327-1972 |
| 128. | 09.13.02 | BRICK’S CHICAGO PIZZA | Pizza | $-$$ | Brian | 1909 N. Lincoln Ave. | 312-255-0851 |
| 127. | 09.06.02 | FLYING SAUCER | American Traditional & Contemporary | $ | Elizabeth | 1123 N. California Ave. | 773-342-9076 |
| 126. | 08.30.02 | * NOLA’S 32ND WARD SEAFOOD HOUSE | Cajun / Creole / Seafood | $$ | Mathew C. | 1856 W. North Ave. | 773-395-4300 |
| 125. | 08.23.02 | PIAZZA BELLA TRATTORIA | Italian | $$ | Amy | 2116 W. Roscoe St. | 773-477-7330 |
| 124. | 08.16.02 | LA BOCCA DELLA VERITA | Italian | $$ | Nikki | 4618 N. Lincoln Ave. | 773-784-6222 |
| 123. | 08.09.02 | VIA CARDUCCI TRATTORIA | Italian | $$ | Jeff L. | 1419 W. Fullerton Ave. | 773-665-1981 |
| 122. | 08.02.02 | * BONE DADDY BBQ | BBQ | $-$$ | J. Hayes | 551 N. Ogden Ave. | 312-226-6666 |
| 121. | 07.26.02 | CAFÉ LAGUARDIA | Cuban / South American | $-$$ | Mathew C. | 2111 W. Armitage Ave. | 773-862-5996 |
| 120. | 07.19.02 | YOSHI’S CAFÉ | Creatively Continental Cuisine | $$$ | Jen M. | 3257 N. Halsted St. | 773-248-6160 |
| 119. | 07.12.02 | * ATLANTIQUE | Seafood | $$$ | Carolyn | 5101 N. Clark St. | 773-275-9191 |
| 118. | 07.05.02 | MAZA | Lebanese | $$ | Katie F. | 2748 N. Lincoln Ave. | 773-929-9600 |
| 117. | 06.28.02 | ROONG PETCH | Thai | $$ | Katie B. | 1828 W. Montrose Ave. | 773-989-0818 |
| 116. | 06.21.02 | * UFFA | Contemporary Italian | $$ | Bob | 1008 W. Armitage Ave. | 773-665-4410 |
| 115. | 06.14.02 | MAGNOLIA CAFÉ | American Contemporary | $$$ | Nikki | 1224 W. Wilson Ave. | 773-728-8785 |
| 114. | 06.07.02 | * PREGO | Italian | $$ | Brian | 2901 N. Ashland Ave. | 773-472-9190 |
| 113. | 05.31.02 | * ROBUSTO CAFÉ | Mediterranean / Greek / Italian | $-$$ | C. Hayes | 433 W. Diversey Pkwy. | 773-868-6200 |
| 112. | 05.24.02 | CAFFE DELUCCA | Italian Inspired Soups & Sandwiches | $ | Katie F. | 1721 N. Damen Ave. | 773-342-6000 |
| 111. | 05.17.02 | A LA TURKA | Turkish | $$ | Elizabeth | 3134 N. Lincoln Ave. | 773-935-6101 |
| 110. | 05.10.02 | * CY’S STEAK AND CHOP HOUSE | Steaks / BBQ | $$-$$$ | J. Hayes | 4138 N. Lincoln Ave. | 773-404-5800 |
| 109. | 05.03.02 | IRAZU | Costa Rican / Central American | $ | Elizabeth | 1865 N. Milwaukee Ave. | 773-252-5687 |
| 108. | 04.26.02 | TRE KRONOR | Swedish | $$ | M. Priest | 3258 W. Foster Ave. | 773-267-9888 |
| 107. | 04.19.02 | “TRIOS”: VARIOUS LOCATIONS | Various | Various | The People | Various | Various |
| 106. | 04.12.02 | CALO PIZZERIA RESTAURANT & LOUNGE | Italian | $-$$ | Lango | 5343 N. Clark St. | 773-271-7725 |
| 105. | 04.05.02 | 2ND ANNIVERSARY: PARS COVE | Persian | $-$$ | The People | 435 W. Diversey Pkwy. | 773-549-7400 |
| 104. | 03.29.02 | * LA DONNA | Italian | $$ | John C. | 5146 N. Clark St. | 773-561-9400 |
| 103. | 03.22.02 | * CRAB ST. SALOON | Seafood | $$ | Alyssa | 1061 W. Madison | 312-433-0013 |
| 102. | 03.15.02 | ARCO DE CUCHILLEROS | Spanish Tapas | $$ | Elizabeth | 3445 N. Halsted St. | 773-296-6046 |
| 101. | 03.08.02 | * PANGEA | American Contemporary | $$ | Nikki | 1935 W. Irving Park Rd. | 773-665-1340 |
| 100. | 03.01.02 | TIPAROS | Thai | $ | Brian | 1540 N. Clark St. | 312-712-9900 |
| 99. | 02.22.02 | INA’S | American Contemporary | $$ | Mathew C. | 1235 W. Randolph St. | 312-226-8227 |
| 98. | 02.15.02 | ATHENIAN ROOM | Greek | $ | Sarah P. | 807 West Webster Ave. | 773-348-5155 |
| 97. | 02.08.02 | BISTRO MARGOT | French | $$ | Jodi | 1437 North Wells Street | 312-587-3660 |
| 96. | 02.01.02 | * THE EXECUTIVES | Mexican | $$$ | John C. | 1300 W. Randolph | 312-666-1220 |
| 95. | 01.26.02 | * PACIFIC CAFÉ | Thai / Japanese / Vietnamese | $-$$ | Elizabeth | 1619 N. Damen | 773-722-4342 |
| 94. | 01.19.02 | * SOUL KITCHEN | American Contemporary / Global Fusion | $$$ | Katie B. | 1576 N. Milwaukee Ave. | 773-342-9742 |
| 93. | 01.12.02 | ROSEBUD ON RUSH | Italian | $$-$$$ | Alexis L. | 720 N. Rush St. | 312-266-6444 |
| 92. | 01.04.02 | * BISTRO ULTRA | French | $$ | M. Priest | 2239 N. Clybourn | 773-529-3300 |
| 91. | 12.28.01 | ANGELINA RISTORANTE | Italian | $$ | Amy | 3561 N. Broadway | 773-935-5933 |
| 90. | 12.21.01 | * LUCCA’S RESTAURANT | Mediterranean w/ Greek, Italian & Spanish Influences | $$-$$$ | Alex / Chris A. | 2834 N. Southport | 773-477-2565 |
| 89. | 12.14.01 | + ADDIS ABEBA | Ethiopian | $$ | S. Calvert | 1322 Chicago Ave., Evanston (Relocated) | 847-328-5411 |
| 88. | 12.07.01 | 404 WINE BAR | Wine and Appetizers | $$ | J. Hayes | 2856 N. Southport Ave. | 773-404-5886 |
| 87. | 11.30.01 | FERNANDO’S | Mexican / Tex-Mex | $$ | M. Priest | 3450 N. Lincoln Ave. | 773-477-6930 |
| 86. | 11.23.01 | THE ART OF PIZZA | Pizza | $ | M. Priest | 3033 N. Ashland Ave. | 773-327-5600 |
| 85. | 11.16.01 | * SAUCE | American Contemporary | $$ | Mathew C. | 1750 N. Clark St. | 312-932-1750 |
| 84. | 11.09.01 | UDUPI PALACE | Southern Indian Vegetarian | $ | John C. | 2543 W. Devon Ave. | 773-338-2152 |
| 83. | 11.02.01 | * HI RICKY | Southeast Asian | $-$$ | Lisa | 1852 W. North Ave. | 773-276-8300 |
| 82. | 10.26.01 | * FREDDY’S RIBHOUSE | Ribs & Steaks | $-$$$ | Alyssa | 26 W. Hubbard St. | 312-863-7427 |
| 81. | 10.19.01 | PEGGY KINNANE’S | Irish Pub Fare | $-$$ | Elizabeth | 8 N. Vail St., Arlington Heights | 847-577-7733 |
| 80. | 10.12.01 | * SETTIMANA CAFÉ | Italian | $$ | Pete | 2056 W. Division Ave. | 773-394-1629 |
| 79. | 10.05.01 | * 4 TASTE | Eclectic Continental | $$ | Nikki | 415 N. Milwaukee Ave. | 312-226-7850 |
| 78. | 09.28 01 | * THE PEPPER LOUNGE | International Fusion | $$-$$$ | M. Priest | 3441 N. Sheffield Ave. | 773-665-7377 |
| 77. | 09.21.01 | * PASTA DIAVOLO | Contemporary Pastas | $-$$ | Elizabeth / Katie B. | 1448 N. Milwaukee Ave. | 773-394-1812 |
| 76. | 09.14.01 | * HACIENDA TECALITLAN | Mexican | $$ | Leah | 820 N. Ashland Ave. | 312-243-1166 |
| 75. | 09.07.01 | 1ST ANNUAL CHICAGO ROCKIN’ RIBFFEST | BBQ / The Flaming Lips / Califone / Lonesome Organist | $-$$$ | M. Priest | 1340 W. Washington St. | 800-485-8085 |
| 74. | 08.31.01 | ANDIE’S RESTAURANT | Middle Eastern | $-$$ | Kelsey | 5253 N. Clark St. | 773-784-8616 |
| 73. | 08.24.01 | PARS COVE | Persian | $-$$ | Megan O. | 435 W. Diversey Pkwy. | 773-549-7400 |
| 72. | 08.17.01 | * STEFANI’S | Northern Italian | $$ | Theresa | 1418 W. Fullerton Ave. | 773-348-0111 |
| 71. | 08.10.01 | PIECE | Pizza | $-$$ | Nikki | 1927 W. North Ave. | 773-772-4422 |
| 70. | 08.03.01 | * MOD | American Contemporary | $$$ | Demetri | 1520 N. Damen Ave. | 773-252-1500 |
| 69. | 07.27.01 | * PHLAIR | American Contemporary / International Fusion | $$ | Alexis L. | 1935 N. Damen Ave. | 773-772-3719 |
| 68. | 07.20.01 | LULA CAFÉ | Global Fusion w/ an Indonesian Flair | $$ | John C. | 2537 N. Kedzie Ave. | 773-489-9554 |
| 67. | 07.13.01 | * LOS CACHORROS | Mexican | $$ | Mathew C. | 3554 N. Clark St. | 773-755-1673 |
| 66. | 07.06.01 | * RAMBUTAN | Filipino Fusion | $$-$$$ | Jen M. | 2049 W. Division St. | 773-772-2727 |
| 65. | 06.29.01 | PHOENIX | Chinese | $$ | Colin | 2131 S. Archer Ave. | 312-328-0848 |
| 64. | 06.22.01 | * MAIZ | Mexican / Tex-Mex | $-$$ | Elizabeth | 1942 W. Division St. | 773-862-1801 |
| 63. | 06.15.01 | * TECHNICOLOR KITCHEN | American Contemporary / Global Fusion | $$ | Mack | 3210 N. Lincoln Ave. | 773-665-2111 |
| 62. | 06.08.01 | + MY PI PIZZERIA | Pizza | $-$$ | Brian | 1361 Shermer Rd. (Relocated) | 773-394-6900 |
| 61. | 06.01.01 | * DU YEE | Pan-Asian | $-$$ | Alyssa | 3203 N. Clark St. | 773-549-5698 |
| 60. | 05.25.01 | * BROTHER JIMMY’S | BBQ | $-$$ | Lisa | 2909 N. Sheffield Ave. | 773-528-0888 |
| 59. | 05.18.01 | GEJA’S CAFE | Fondue | $$$ | Jen M. / Carolyn | 340 W. Armitage Ave. | 773-281-9101 |
| 58. | 05.11.01 | CAFE 28 | Cuban / Mexican | $$ | M. Priest | 1800 W. Irving Park Rd. | 773-528-2883 |
| 57. | 05.04.01 | TILLI’S | Global Fusion | $-$$ | M. Priest / Morgan | 1952 N. Halsted St. | 773-325-0044 |
| 56. | 04.27.01 | * LA CUMBAMBA | South American | $$ | Elizabeth | 2311 W. North Ave. | 773-384-9546 |
| 55. | 04.20.01 | DAVE & BUSTER’S | Bar Food | $$ | Mathew C. | 1030 North Clark | 312-943-5151 |
| 54. | 04.13.01 | +^ EURO CAFÉ / (renamed LITTLE BUCHAREST) | Romanian | $$ | Nikki | 3661 N. Elston Ave. (Relocated) | 773-929-8640 |
| 53. | 04.06.01 | “TRIOS”: VARIOUS LOCATIONS | Various | Various | The People | Various | Various |
| 52. | 03.30.01 | 1ST ANNIVERSARY: * METRO CLUB | Austrian / German | $$ | The People | 3032 N. Lincoln Ave. | 773-929-0622 |
| 51. | 03.23.01 | CHIEF O’NEILL’S PUB | Celtic | $$ | M. Priest | 3471 N. Elston Ave. | 773-473-5263 |
| 50. | 03.16.01 | SOUL VEGETARIAN EAST | Vegetarian | $ | Theresa | 205 E. 75th St. | 773-224-0104 |
| 49. | 03.09.01 | * FUEL | Global / Fusion / Eclectic | $ | Lango | 3724 N. Clark St. | 773-248-3330 |
| 48. | 03.02.01 | RAW BAR AND GRILL | Surf and Turf | $$ | Megan O. | 3720 N. Clark St. | 773-348-7291 |
| 47. | 02.23.01 | THE BILLY GOAT TAVERN | Burgers and Bar Food | $ | Alyssa | 430 N. Michigan Ave. | 312-222-1525 |
| 46. | 02.16.01 | THE PALM | Steaks | $$-$$$ | Nate | 323 E. Wacker Dr. | 312-616-1000 |
| 45. | 02.09.01 | VINCI | Italian | $$ | M. Priest | 1732 N. Halsted St. | 312-266-1199 |
| 44. | 02.02.01 | SHINE | Asian / Japanese Sushi | $$ | Katie B. | 901 W. Armitage Ave. | 773-296-0101 |
| 43. | 01.26.01 | + FEAST | American Contemporary | $$ | Elizabeth | 1616 N. Damen Ave. (Relocated) | 773-772-7100 |
| 42. | 01.19.01 | SMOKE DADDY | BBQ | $$ | Alex / Chris A. | 1804 W. Division St. | 773-772-6656 |
| 41. | 01.12.01 | ETHIOPIAN DIAMOND | Ethiopian | $-$$ | Jen M. | 6120 N. Broadway Ave. | 773-338-6100 |
| 40. | 01.05.01 | BOSTON BLACKIE’S | Burgers | $-$$ | M. Priest | 164 E. Grand Ave. | 312-938-8700 |
| 39. | 12.29.00 | KIT KAT LOUNGE & SUPPER CLUB | 40’s Cabaret / Pan-Asian / American Contemporary | $$-$$$ | Colin | 3700 N. Halsted St. | 773-525-1111 |
| 38. | 12.22.00 | ADOBO GRILL | Mexican w/ a Flair | $$-$$$ | Brian | 1610 N. Wells St. | 312-266-7999 |
| 37. | 12.15.00 | KAMEHACHI OF TOKYO | Japanese Sushi | $$ | J. Hayes | 1400 N. Wells St. | 312-664-3663 |
| 36. | 12.08.00 | * ANGELICA’S RESTAURANT | Polish | $ | Elizabeth | 3244 N. Milwaukee Ave. | 773-736-1186 |
| 35. | 12.01.00 | * ECHO | Seafood w/ an Asian Influence | $$$ | Jen S. | 1856 W. North Ave. | 773 395 3474 |
| 34. | 11.24.00 | LA TASCA | Spanish Tapas | $$ | M. Priest | 25 W. Davis St., Arlington Heights | 847-398-2400 |
| 33. | 11.17.00 | * FUZIO | Pasta, Mostly Italian and Thai | $-$$ | Brian | 1045 N. Rush St. | 312-988-4640 |
| 32. | 11.10.00 | * SOJU | Korean | $$ | Jon M. | 1745 W. North Ave. | 773-782-9000 |
| 31. | 11.03.00 | * METRO CLUB | Austrian / German | $$ | M. Priest | 3032 N. Lincoln Ave. | 773-929-0622 |
| 30. | 10.27.00 | SAYAT NOVA | Middle Eastern | $$ | Alexis L. | 157 E. Ohio St. | 312-644-9159 |
| 29. | 10.20.00 | * MISTO | Steak / Italian / Seafood | $$ | Lango | 1118 W. Grand Ave. | 312-226-5989 |
| 28. | 10.13.00 | * PENANG | Pan-Asian / Indonesian / Sushi | $$ | Alyssa | 2201 S. Wentworth Ave. | 312-326-6888 |
| 27. | 10.06.00 | * OFIE | West African | $$ | Nikki | 3911 N. Sheridan Rd. | 773-248-6490 |
| 26. | 09.29.00 | HOOTERS | Bar Food / Boobs | $ | J. Hayes | 660 N. Wells St. | 312-944-8800 |
| 25. | 09.22.00 | COCO PAZZO CAFÉ | Italian | $$$ | Mathew C. | 636 N. St. Clair St. | 312-836-0900 |
| 24. | 09.15.00 | * RED LIGHT | Thai / Indonesian / Chinese / Vietnamese | $$$ | Nate | 820 W. Randolph St. | 312-733-8880 |
| 23. | 09.08.00 | MEDIEVAL TIMES | Medieval Dinner and Tournament | $$$$ | Demetri | 2001 Roselle Rd., Schaumburg | 847-843-3900 |
| 22. | 09.01.00 | + BIG BOWL | Noodles / Pan-Asian | $$ | Alyssa | 60 East Ohio (Relocated) | 312-951-1888 |
| 21. | 08.25.00 | * THE MASHED POTATO CLUB | Mashed Potatoes / Strippers | $$-$$$ | Liz L. | 316 W. Erie St. | 312-255-8579 |
| 20. | 08.18.00 | * BD’S MONGOLIAN BBQ | Mongolian Stir-Fry | $$ | Jon M. | 3330 N. Clark St. | 773-325-2300 |
| 19. | 08.11.00 | * EZULI | French / Caribbean / Jamaican | $$ | Morgan | 1415 N. Milwaukee Ave. | 773-227-8200 |
| 18. | 08.04.00 | ATHENA GREEK RESTAURANT | Greek | $$ | Liz L. | 212 S. Halsted St. | 312-655-0000 |
| 17. | 07.28.00 | FRANCESCA’S ON TAYLOR | Italian | $$ | Mathew C. | 1400 W. Taylor St. | 312-829-2828 |
| 16. | 07.21.00 | STAR OF SIAM | Thai | $-$$ | Nikki | 11 E. Illinois St. | 312-670-0100 |
| 15. | 07.14.00 | * TIZI MELLOUL | Moroccan | $$$ | Alexis L. | 531 N. Wells St. | 312-670-7610 |
| 14. | 07.07.00 | + GAYLORD INDIA RESTAURANT | Indian | $$ | Megan O. | 100 E Walton St. (Relocated) | 312-664-1700 |
| 13. | 06.30.00 | * IXCAPUZALCO | Mexican /Tex-Mex | $$-$$$ | M. Priest | 2919 N. Milwaukee Ave. | 773-486-7340 |
| 12. | 06.23.00 | * PRIVATA CAFÉ | Italian w/ a Touch of Mexican | $-$$ | Carl | 1938 W. Chicago Ave. | 773-394-0662 |
| 11. | 06.16.00 | +^ DIXIE KITCHEN & BAIT SHOP (Renamed CALYPSO CAFE) | Soul / Cajun / Creole / American Regional | $ | J. Hayes | 5211 S. Harper Ave. (Relocated) | 773-363-4943 |
| 10. | 06.09.00 | * BELLA VISTA | Italian | $$-$$$ | Brian | 1001 W. Belmont Ave. | 773-404-0111 |
| 9. | 06.02.00 | WISHBONE | Soul / Cajun / Creole / American Regional | $$ | Lango | 3300 N. Lincoln Ave. | 773-549-4105 |
| 8. | 05.26.00 | * BRANSFIELD’S | American Traditional / Bar Food | $-$$ | Lisa | 4300 N. Lincoln Ave. | 773-588-4280 |
| 7. | 05.19.00 | * JEKYLL & HYDE CLUB / ERIE WORLD CAFÉ | “Frightfully Good” American Traditional Fare | $$ | M. Priest | 51 E. Ohio St. | 312-644-9900 |
| 6. | 05.12.00 | THE PARTHENON | Greek | $$ | Lisa | 314 S. Halsted St. | 312-726-2407 |
| 5. | 05.05.00 | + BISTROT ZINC | French | $$ | Mathew C. | 1131 N. State St. (Relocated) | 773-281-3443 |
| 4. | 04.28.00 | * GILGAMESH | Mediterranean / Middle Eastern | $$ | Jodi | 1952 N. Damen Ave. | 773-782-3227 |
| 3. | 04.21.00 | * BEN PAO | Chinese | $$ | Nate | 52 W. Illinois St. | 312-222-1888 |
| 2. | 04.14.00 | CESAR’S TACOS | Mexican w/ an Emphasis on Margaritas | $ | Alyssa | 3166 N. Clark St. | 773-248-2835 |
| 1. | 04.07.00 | * SOUK | Persian / Syrian / Turkish / Shisha Pipes | $$ | Nikki | 1552 N. Milwaukee Ave. | 773-227-1818 |
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