Location:
814 W. Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60607
312.455.8114

De Cero is a modern day taqueria offering fresh Mexican cuisine in the heart of the west loop. It is conveniently located at 814 W. Randolph Street, just 1 block west of 90/94 expressway on the north side of the street, 1 door east of Redlight.

Location:
832 W. Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60607
312.787.7600

"If James Bond were in Chicago, you'd most likely find him in this newly opened pad of Asian minimalism. Reverberating with live Gypsy King-esque tunes and a well-dressed crowd of young professionals outfitted with bowls of spicy noodles in one hand and colorful Martinis in the other, Dragonfly is reminiscent of the 1930s Shanghai supper club, with a modern day lounge-cat attitude.

Location:
1312 S. Wabash
Chicago, IL 60605
312.939.3870

Named one of Chicago Magazines 'Best New Restaurants' as well as one of Bon Appetit’s 'Favorite Places in 2000', Gioco is a hip, Italian eatery and the latest addition to the Marché, Red Light and Opera family of restaurants. Located at 1312 South Wabash, just minutes away from McCormick Place Convention Center, Gioco is in an area of the South Loop once dominated by speakeasies and other prohibition-era establishments including Al Capone’s headquarters.  Gioco is housed in two adjacent buildings from 1890. In historic Chicago tradition, Gioco features a Prohibition-era 'speakeasy,'. Gioco also boasts a storefront that will open for alfresco dining, weather permitting.

The Girl & The Goat was born in the summer of 2010. Her doors are open to anybody with an open mind, an empty stomach, or a thirst for crafted beers and cocktails. She opens early and doesn’t close til late. Her menu consists of 30 items: 10 vegetarian, 10 meat, and 10 fish, as she likes to appeal to all tastes and gastronomical creeds. She makes sausages every day and has 4 to choose from.

She sits in the West Loop, convenient to get to for everyone, but still gritty enough to appeal to the chef’s integrity. She has a wide breadth of seating choices, including the sidewalk patio, a comfortable lounge, bar seats, standard table seating, and four seats close enough to the kitchen line that you might be asked to help.

She blended her own wine, and it's tasty. She has beers on tap from Three Floyd’s and a fine selection of others in bottle form. She’s open 7 days a week, because she never gets tired. She accepts reservations but always keeps tables open for walk-ins, nomads, dreamers, and those of you who don’t like to plan.

La Sardine
Location:
111 N. Carpenter
Chicago, IL 60607
312.421.2800

La Sardine is Chicago's favorite Parisian Café! Since opening in September of 1998, La Sardine has been delighting both Chicagoans and visitors alike with our truly delicious and authentic French Cuisine. Owned by veteran Jean Claude Poilevey, La Sardine's friendly and bustling setting is the perfect place to enjoy lunch or dinner.

Location:
1958 N. Damen
Chicago, IL 60647
773.862.6600

Cozy little Le Bouchon is crowded just about every night, and it's not hard to see why. With its tile floor, tightly packed tables, and yellowing framed photographs on the walls, this place feels like it was plucked from a Parisian side street. Add gracious service and great prices, and voila--you've got the ultimate neighborhood date place.

Location:
1301 S. Wabash
Chicago, IL 60605
312.461.0161

Opera, located in the south loop, is home to renowned Executive Chef Paul Wildermuth. This space overflows with color and feel of wonderland ambiance. For a truly unique and romantic evening request a private 'vault'.

Location:
820 W. Randolph
Chicago, IL 60607
312.733.8880

Located in the Randolph Street Market District is home to Executive Chef Jackie Shen. The atmosphere is warm and tropical while you view Jackie put her passion into each artful Pan-Asian dish in the exhibition kitchen.

Location:
842 W. Randolph St.
Chicago IL, 60607
312.563.1224

In Japanese, “wabi” implies refined simplicity, and the streamlined decor certainly fulfills this expectation. But this restaurant is also a happening scene that jumps with energy. If you intend to dine here, reservations are essential. Without them, you’ll wait for a considerable amount of time and end up sitting at the counter (the upside is that those are some of the best seats in the house, as you get to watch the sushi masters exercise their skills). Be daring when ordering maki: The godzilla roll, ecuador roll and fire roll all have their fans. This is also a fabulous place to grab drinks before dining elsewhere. If you have any desire at all to swill some sake (or try a modern variation like a saketini or sake bomber), you won’t find a better place to partake than Sushi Wabi.

Location:
1952 N. Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
773. 772.6170

Acclaimed Chef Takashi Yagihashi (a James Beard Foundation Best Chef: Midwest award winner) features contemporary French-American fare with Japanese influences, combining the cuisine and service of a fine dining establishment with the warmth and accessibility of a neighborhood tavern.

Veerasway is a modern Indian restaurant with an upscale yet casual atmosphere that features fresh and approachable Indian Food. We separate ourselves from traditional Indian restaurants by providing a modern approach to everything from the food to the décor. The menu consists of an array of a la carte items so our guests may taste multiple flavors in one sitting.

Location
1307 S. Wabash
Chicago, IL 60605
312.435.1307

Zapatista is one of Chicago's best authentic Mexican restaurants. Favorite dishes include the made-to-order guacamole and the fajitas which are served sizzling hot in a molcajete or lave stone. The menu also boasts excellent steak and seafood dishes and a seemingly endless list of tequila choices. And our guests will love al fresco dining in late spring through early autumn, with our grand outdoor dining area on the sidewalk.