Word Of Mouth: Emily Fiffer's Best Of Chicago
Brunch: Lula Cafe
Fancy: Schwa
Best Value: Hot Doug's (Go Friday or Saturday for the duck fat fries.)
Bar Scene/Drinks: Violet Hour
Business Lunch: RL (If they're paying!)
Burger: Sadly, I'm pescetarian. But I recommend Edzo's.
Pizza: Spacca Napoli
Sandwich: La Farine Bakery (Grilled Cheese with Adobo Sauce)
Food Truck: We have only two, but I'll go with the banana bread pudding from Happy Bodega.
Regional: West Town Tavern; The Bristol
Hidden Gem: Margie's Candies makes the best ice cream sundaes ever.
Mexican/Latin-American: May St. Cafe; Chilam Balam
Japanese: Takashi
Thai/Southeast Asian: Tac Thai
Wine List: Avec
Seafood: Mussels at The Publican
Steak: The Capital Grille
Italian: Purple Pig
Barbecue: Honky Tonk BBQ Chicago
Desserts: Pie, Hoosier Mama Pie Co.; milkshakes, M Burger
Indian: Cumin
Vegetarian: Mana Food Bar
Wild Card: Bonsoiree