For 25 years, ZAGAT has reported on the shared experiences of diners. Here are the results of the 2004 CHICAGO RESTAURANT SURVEY, covering hundreds of restaurants. The surveyors are men and women of all ages. No matter the economic climate, Chicago's appetite for lively dining destinations continues unabated, inspiring ever bolder ventures. For every notable closing, there's another restaurateur waiting in the wings, often joined by an expensive team of architects and designers and ZAGATSURVEY is always there to note the changes. So whether you are looking for the hippest restaurant, where to dine with celebs or find a lunch bargain, the new ZAGATSURVEY 2004 Chicago Restaurant guide rates and reviews the city’s best restaurants. The newest guide delivers ZAGAT’S signature comprehensive coverage, rating each restaurant on appeal, decor, service and cost.

For twenty-five years, ZAGAT has reported on the shared experiences of diners. Here are the results of the 2004/05 CHICAGO RESTAURANT SURVEY, covering hundreds of restaurants. The surveyors are men and women of all ages. No matter the economic climate, Chicago's appetite for lively dining destinations continues unabated, inspiring ever bolder ventures. For every notable closing, there's another restaurateur waiting in the wings, often joined by an expensive team of architects and designers and ZAGATSURVEY is always there to note the changes. So whether you are looking for the hippest restaurant, where to dine with celebs or find a lunch bargain, the new ZAGATSURVEY 2004/05 Chicago Restaurant guide rates and reviews the city’s best restaurants. The newest guide delivers ZAGAT’S signature comprehensive coverage, rating each restaurant on appeal, decor, service and cost.

A Chicago author’s tribute to the historic eateries and storied local haunts that the Windy City has loved and lost. Many of Chicago’s greatest or most unusual restaurants are “no longer taking reservations.” But even if they’re gone, they're definitely not forgotten. From steakhouses to delis, these dining destinations attracted movie stars, fed the hungry, launched nationwide trends and launched a smorgasbord of culinary innovations. Stretching across almost two centuries of memorable service and adventurous menus, Lost Restaurants of Chicago revisits the institutions entrusted with the city's special occasions. Noted author Greg Borzo dishes out course after course of fondly remembered fare, from Maxim's to Charlie Trotter’s and Trader Vic's to the Blackhawk.

The MICHELIN Guide contains a selection of more than 300 quality restaurants based on anonymous visits made by our team of professional, local inspectors. Here you will find only the best places to fit your budget and culinary cravings. Here's how it works : Our inspectors visit hundreds of establishments every year and evaluate each one according to a rigorous set of criteria ; Only the best restaurants and hotels in each category are included in the guide; every establishment is a trusted Michelin recommendation ; Our selection represents a wide variety of styles, price ranges, and cuisine types ; Considering décor, ambience, and service, our inspectors classify restaurants by comfort, with ' one fateware' indicating a modest establishment and ' five flateware', the most luxurious ; The restaurants that stand out for the exceptional quality of their cuisine are awarded Michelin stars, the highest honor in the culinary industry ; Special symbols, such as the Bib Gourmand indicate our inspectors' favorites for great food at reasonable prices ; Our extensive list of places to eat for $25 or less is perfect when both quality and price matter ; Our inspectors offer their tested selection of Small Plates as a dining option, indicated by 'plate'. Our inspection process has been refined over decades so you can feel confident in selecting a Michelin-recommended restaurant. No matter what the occasion, the MICHELIN Guide will help you make the right choice.

Restaurant critic Sherman Kaplan continues his 23-year tradition of restaurant reviews with this updated and revised listing of the best restaurants in Chicago. Features dozens of reviews of new dining sports, updates on previously reviewed restaurants, and more.

The Chicago Food Encyclopedia is a far-ranging portrait of an American culinary paradise. Hundreds of entries deliver all of the visionary restauranteurs, Michelin superstars, beloved haunts, and food companies of today and yesterday. More than 100 sumptuous images include thirty full-color photographs that transport readers to dining rooms and food stands across the city. Throughout, a roster of writers, scholars, and industry experts pays tribute to an expansive--and still expanding--food history that not only helped build Chicago but fed a growing nation. Pizza. Alinea. Wrigley Spearmint. Soul food. Rick Bayless. Hot Dogs. Koreatown. Everest. All served up A-Z, and all part of the ultimate reference on Chicago and its food.

Andrew Delaplaine is the ultimate Restaurant Enthusiast. With decades in the food writing business, he has been everywhere and eaten (almost) everything. “Unlike the ‘honest’ reviews on sites like Yelp, this writer knows what he’s talking about. He’s a professional, with decades in the business, not a well-intentioned but clueless amateur.” = Holly Titler, Los Angeles “This concise guidebook was exactly what I needed to make the most of my limited time in town.” = Tanner Davis, Milwaukee This is another of his books with spot-on reviews of the most exciting restaurants in town. Some will merit only a line or two, just to bring them to your attention. Others deserve a half page or more. “The fact that he doesn’t accept free meals in exchange for a good review makes all the difference in his sometimes brutally accurate reviews.” = Jerry Adams, El Paso “Exciting” does not necessarily mean expensive. The area’s top spots get the recognition they so richly deserve (and that they so loudly demand), but there are plenty of “sensible alternatives” for those looking for good food handsomely prepared by cooks and chefs who really care what they “plate up” in the kitchen. For those with a touch of Guy Fieri, Delaplaine ferrets out the best food for those on a budget. That dingy looking dive bar around the corner may serve up one of the juiciest burgers in town, perfect to wash down with a locally brewed craft beer. Whatever your predilection or taste, cuisine of choice or your budget, you may rely on Andrew Delaplaine not to disappoint. Delaplaine dines anonymously at the Publisher’s expense. No restaurant listed in this series has paid a penny or given so much as a free meal to be included. Bon Appétit!

During the last couple of decades, Chicago has become well known for its thriving restaurant scene. On offer are a range of imaginatively conceived menus served in exquisitely designed interiors. The best of these restaurants, bars and lounges are profiled in this guide.