Stocks and Blondes is a bar in the Loop.

Fulton Galley is a food hall in Fulton Market that also has a full bar.

Roanoke is a large restaurant in the Loop with a "pre-theater" dinner menu.

Frasca is a neighborhood staple that's great for families, serving pizza and pasta.

Spilt Milk is a great low-key bar in Logan Square with a back patio.

Skylark is a casual bar in Pilsen.

Enoteca Roma is a small Italian restaurant in Wicker Park with great pastas and a huge back patio.

Mart Antony’s is a bar in West Town serving great Italian food.

Funkenhausen is a great German-inspired restaurant in West Town.

Owen & Engine is a gastropub. Or is it?

Parlor Pizza, where you can day party outside and eat some pizza in the process.

Burgers, beers, and delicious milkshakes.

GT Fish & Oyster is ideal for those who like all the pleasures of the sea. Mandatory oysters to start.

Jake Melnick’s is all about the wings. Firecracker wings in particular.

25 Degrees is a solid, dimly-lit burger and beer kind of spot in River North. We approve.

Utilize Hub 51 for its strengths. Disclaimer: that doesn’t include full course dinners.