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Restaurants and Food - Chicago's Food and Drink Scene

Chicago offers some of the best restaurants in the country and on the globe. But every local knows, it's not just the five stars that offer great food and memorable experiences. Use these resources to delve into the full range of Chicago's flavors.
Chicago Hot Dog Recipe
Find the key ingredients in a Chicago hot dog according to Chicago hot dog maker Vienna Beef.
Taylor Street Festa Italiana 2009 - Chicago's Little Italy Festival
Find the dates, time, location, and more for the Chicago Taylor Street Festa Italiana 2009.
Terzo Piano - Sample Menu
See a sample menu and find the hours, location, reservation information, and see photos of the Terzo Piano restaurant in the Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Chicago Neighborhood Farmers Markets - South Side
Find the hours, locations, and dates of the 2009 City of Chicago-sponsored farmers markets on the south side.
Chicago Neighborhood Farmers Markets - West Side
Find a list of the city of Chicago-sponsored west side Chicago farmers markets, their hours, locations, and dates they will run in 2009.
Chicago Neighborhood Farmers Markets - North Side
Find the hours, locations, and dates of the 2009 City of Chicago-sponsored farmers markets on the north side.
Terzo Piano Restaurant - Located in the Art Institute's Modern Wing
Find the location, hours, menus, and more for the Terzo Piano restaurant located in the Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Hot Dog Trivia
Find hot dog trivia and Chicago hot dog trivia that will delight your weiner sensibilities.
Vienna Beef Factory Store
Find the hours, locations, products, and shopper comments for the Vienna Beef Factory Store located on Chicago's north side.
World's Finest Chocolate Outlet -
Find the hours, location, and types of bargains you can find at the World's Finest Chocolate Outlet store in Chicago, IL.
Palace Grill
Find the location, hours, and reader comments for the classic Palace Grill in Chicago.
Chicago Restaurant Week 2009
Learn the dates, participating restaurants, and more information about the annual Restaurant Week in Chicago in February 2009.
Barack Obama and Michelle Obama's Favorite Chicago Restaurants
Even though Barack Obama and Michelle Obama are headed to the White House, Chicago will remain their home sweet home. And, like all of us, they enjoy eating out …
The Top Ten Bars in Chicago
Find our hand-picked list of the best bars in Chicago.
The Top Five Best Chicago Bars for Celebrating Christmas
Find our top five, hand-picked Chicago bars for celebrating the holiday season.
Great Places to Eat Breakfast in Chicago
For many Chicagoans, going out to breakfast is an important part of our daily or weekend routines. These restaurants are among the best places for hearty starts in the Windy City.
Great Chicago Irish Pubs and Restaurants
Find the top Chicago Irish pubs and restaurants recommended by local author Sharon Shea Bossard.
Michelle Obama - Chicago Green City Market Luncheon Menu
When Alice Waters created a luncheon for Michelle Obama, Waters insisted all the menu's food come from Chicago's Green City Market. Here's the menu and the local farmers and vendors who were selected.
Green City Market - Chicago's Organic Farmers Market
Chicago's premiere farmers market offers organic and locally-grown foods, local farmers and chefs, lunch options, cooking demos, a sustainability focus and more. Find location, schedule, hours, and more.
The Chicago Reader Restaurant Finder
A reliable, flexible search engine that allows you to search for restaurants by rating, proximity to a civic building or movie theater, by cuisine, and price. Neighborhood gems tend to rise to the top in this site's recommendations, which are shaped by diner feedback.
Chicago Magazine's Dining Guide
A bit trendier and upscale in its tastes than the Chicago Reader Restaurant Finder, this searchable site puts you in the diner's seat for all of Chicago's hot new restaurants.
Crain's Chicago Business Dining Guide
A foodie site with a business person's point of view. Find great downtown lunch spots, advice on where to entertain clients, and savvy food reviews.
NewCity Guide to Chicago Clubs
NewCity, an alternative Chicago newspaper, features a run-down on Chicago's club and bar scene. Search by type of club or location, find special events, and learn about NewCity's recommendations.
Check, Please! Chicago - Local Restaurant Reviews
Home page of the popular TV show, hosted by Alpana Singh, and featuring Chicago restaurant reviews and recommendations by Chicago locals. Find restaurants reviewed on the show, search restaurants alphabetically or by cuisine, be a guest on the show, find recipes, and more.
Open Table Chicago - Free Dinner Reservations
Search availability and make reservations at Chicago's top restaurants with this free reservation service.
Chicago Foodies Blog
Local foodie blog explores the city's culinary cuisine and features reviews, cooking tips and recipes, restaurant search, and more.
The Food Chain - Chicago Reader Food Blog
This is arguably THE best site on the web for updates and insight to Chicago's restaurant scene. In-the-know restaurant opening information, in-depth reviews, special events, and more.
What's Hot & New in Chicago's Bar and Club Scene
Find a tip sheet, updated monthly, from Chicago Scene magazine that lists the hot Chicago bars and clubs. It includes recommendations by day of the week or neighborhood, and it also lists popular restaurants.

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