Chicago
A storefront restaurant painted yellow, green and blue, 5 Rabanitos looks like any other taqueria on 18th St, except the chef learned his craft from…
Must-see restaurants in The Great Lakes
Milwaukee
Milwaukee's foodies get weak in the knees when they sniff the Beard-nominated chef's ever-changing, farm-to-table dishes. Dinner is a lingering affair in…
Chicago
One of the city's premier deep-dish pizza makers, Lou Malnati's claims to have invented the gooey behemoth (though that's a matter of never-ending dispute…
Minneapolis
The coppery, candlelit room is carnivore nirvana. Get your carving knife ready for wild boar ham with country butter, chicken-fried veal sausage and many…
Chicago
Everyone from hipsters nursing hangovers to moms nursing babies piles in to family-run Tiztal for brunch. The chorizo scrambles, gravy-slathered biscuits…
Chicago
Upscale burger shack Small Cheval does one thing and it does it well – serve up delicious all-beef patties, with or without cheese, and a side of golden…
Chicago
In mfk's teeny space it feels like you're having a romantic meal at the seaside in Spain. Dig into crunchy prawn heads, garlicky octopus and veal…
Chicago
A family-run classic on a leafy residential street, Tufano’s serves old-school Italian fare for modest prices. Blackboards carry a long list of daily…
Chicago
The Pig's Magnificent Mile location, lively ambience and wide-ranging meat, cheese and veggie menu make it a crowd-pleaser. Milk-braised pork shoulder is…
Chicago
Michelin-starred Elizabeth will blow your mind. Chef Iliana Regan describes her dishes as 'new gatherer' cuisine, meaning she uses ingredients that are…
Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village
The cult of the bike messenger runs strong in Chicago, and this clamorous restaurant-bar is a way station for tattooed couriers and locals who love the…
Chicago
NoMi is perched on the Park Hyatt hotel's 7th floor, providing a sleek, art-filled interior and spectacular Magnificent Mile views. The seasonally driven…
Wisconsin
This eclectic bar-restaurant has a speakeasy feel and a menu with something for everyone. Choose from among delicious dim sum or wood-fired pizza or…
Chicago
Music blasts from the stereo while delicious Korean fusions arrive from the kitchen at this cheerful little spot. The ‘Bad Boy Buddha’ bowl, a variation…
Chicago
Pizano's is a good recommendation for deep-dish newbies, since it's not jaw-breakingly thick. The thin-crust pies that hit the checker-clothed tables are…
Wisconsin
You may have to wait in line at this old-timey spot with wood plank floors and red-checkered tablecloths, but that allows you to study the blackboard and…
Chicago
People go crazy over Au Cheval's cheeseburger. It drips with a runny fried egg, melty cheddar and tangy dijonnaise, all stuffed into a super-fluffy bun…
Wisconsin
Every town should have a 'Cannery,' a farm-to-table restaurant serving popular regional foods with locally sourced ingredients. Green Bay's is situated in…
Chicago
Warm, sunny Big Jones puts sustainable 'Southern heirloom cooking' on the menu, mixing dishes from New Orleans, the Carolina Lowcountry and Appalachia…
Chicago
The Garcia brothers (hence the 'G') learned the gourmet-sausage trade from famed Chicago bratmaster 'Hot Doug' Sohn. This is the place to bite into, say,…
Hendrickx Belgian Bread Crafter
Chicago
Hiding in a nondescript apartment building, Hendrickx is a local secret. Push open the bright orange door and behold the waffles, brioche and croissants …
Door County
Even if you're not staying the night at this upmarket inn, try to reserve a table to eat. The White Gull is famed for its award-winning breakfasts (7:30am…
Chicago
This teensy, chandelier-clad shop is indeed in a vault – an old bank vault – with room for only a handful of people. The glazed doughnuts (vanilla or…
Wisconsin
The unassuming exterior hides what's, in fact, a snug but handsome dining room with a sleek bar at the center. But that's all beside the point. The thin…
Chicago
The tough decision at this revered breakfast house is between the free-range-egg omelets and the legendary French toast, cooked in rich cream batter and…
Chicago
The crowds come to this popular, spacious utilitarian eatery for banh mi (served on crunchy fresh baguette rolls) and the pho, which is widely regarded as…
Northern Minnesota
This slick downtown restaurant/brewery offers inventive starters, like sliders and pulled-pork nachos, very good sandwiches and grilled steaks and fish,…
Milwaukee
Fine dining in a relaxed neighborhood setting. The Original puts the emphasis on local ingredients and upmarket comfort foods, such as grilled lamb loin,…
Minneapolis
This neighborhood ice cream parlor offers a range of standard and more-exotic (how about 'Good Girl' – almond milk, lavender and burnt honey?) flavors in…
Chicago
Attached to the HI-Chicago hostel and perfect for the hungry, thrifty traveler, Cafecito serves killer Cuban sandwiches layered with citrus-garlic…
Minnesota
This cute, sunny spot serves creative diner dishes (gingery French toast, curried veggie burgers, braised short-rib sandwiches), including some with a…
Wisconsin
You'll need Google Maps to find this one, located amid the warren of chain hotels near I-41 and about 3 miles south of downtown Green Bay. The effort is…
Milwaukee
Steaks, chops, seafood, and the house ribs are on the menu here at this Milwaukee supper club that's been going strong since the 1940s. Walk into the…
Northern Minnesota
Executive chef Daniel Vollom has injected a dose of fine dining in Ely, though the mood is light and the setting casual. The menu is a mix of burgers and…
Chicago
It’s a matter of dispute, but some say Malnati is the innovator of Chicago’s deep-dish pizza (Lou's father Rudy was a cook at Pizzeria Uno, which also…
Chicago
There's a scene every night at this local original. Politicians, movers, shakers and the shaken-down swirl the famed martinis and compete for prime table…
Northern Minnesota
This lively, informal deli in the Lincoln Park Craft District is hands-down the best lunch option around. Grab a table or sit at the bar, and choose from…
Minneapolis
Widely considered the city's best Somali restaurant, Safari is the place to dabble in chicken suqaar, marinated slices of meat served in a heap of spiced…
Wisconsin
Widely considered the best steakhouse and supper club in town, with a wide variety quality meats and a menu that also spans blackened pork loin, fresh…
Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village
Think you’ve had a good breakfast burrito before? Not until you’ve eaten here. The Southwestern-bent dishes, cozy atmosphere and jovial staff draw hordes…
