
Duck Duck Goat: Celebrity chef Stephanie Izard's Duck Duck Goat touts "reasonably authentic Chinese food."

Duck Duck Goat: The West Loop restaurant was inspired by Izard's travels.

Leña Brava: Rick Bayless' newest restaurant serves up Baja-inspired plates hot off a giant wood-fired grill.

Monteverde: Chef Sarah Grueneberg expertly crafts fresh pasta dishes at Monteverde.

Monteverde: The West Loop spot opened in 2015 and has earned numerous accolades.

Boka: This Lincoln Park restaurant features a blow-you-away menu from culinary rock star Lee Wolen.

Boka: Clubby design by Simeone Deary invites diners to linger.

Spacca Napoli: This Ravenswood spot is home to some of Chicago's best pizza -- no, not that kind, the paper-thin Italian kind.

Smyth: Chefs John and Karen Shields (alums of the dear, departed Charlie Trotter's) serve an Asian-inspired tasting menu at Smyth.

Smyth: The name comes from the chefs' time in farmland-rich Smyth County, Virginia.

Milk Room: This eight-seat microbar is inside the Chicago Athletic Association hotel.


