G. Garvin's Favorite Chicago Restaurants
G. Garvin lists the best places to eat in the Windy City.
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Best Burger
Dusek's Board & Beer
1227 W. 18th St.
Chicago, IL 60608
312-526-3851
What I love about the burgers here is the creative use of multiple ingredients that make for a great finished product. This burger is the real deal.
Image via: Dusek's on Facebook
Best Pizza
Lou Malnati's
Multiple locations
Pizza is pizza is pizza is pizza, but this pizza's buttery crust makes it unique in its own right. For typical deep-dish pizza, this is more than typical.
Image via: Lou Malnati's on Instagram
Best Late-Night Spot
theWit Hotel — ROOF on theWit
201 N. State St.
Chicago, IL 60601
312-467-0200
This is a great scene after the scene; there is no other place to be for a rooftop view, and there's nothing better than this place for a late-night shindig.
Image via: ROOF on theWit on Facebook
Best Fine Dining
Blackbird Restaurant
619 W. Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60661
312-715-0708
Blackbird is one of the spots that is truly about the food and the experience. From my point of view, this is the epitome of what fine dining should be.
Image vai: Blackbird
Best Family-Friendly Spot
Honey Butter Fried Chicken
3361 N. Elston Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618
773-478-4000
I like this restaurant particularly because the menu is creative and serious. It creates a fun, exciting atmosphere for the whole family. When it comes to making fried chicken, this place is doing it the way it should be done.
Image Via: Honey Butter Fried Chicken
Best Date Spot
Japonais by Morimoto
600 West Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60654
312-822-9600
I'm a guy who likes for a date to be fun but not too serious. The food is really good, but, wow, what a scene!
Image Via: Japonais
Best Tasting Menu
Tru Chicago
676 N. St. Clair St.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-202-0001
This restaurant showcases food in such a creative way; it's worth the splurge. Choose the seven-course Experience Menu with the wine pairings.
Image Via: Tru Restaurant
Best New Restaurant
The Purple Pig
500 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
312-464-1744
New restaurants pop up all the time, but certain restaurants have a way of standing out. My visit to The Purple Pig left an impression unlike any recent restaurant visit. A must-try is the crispy pig ear salad with kale.
Image Via: esimpraim on Flickr
Best Brunch
Public House
400 N. State St.
Chicago, IL 60654
312-265-1240
Public House is a great neighborhood gem with great menu choices, fresh ingredients and housemade French doughnuts.
Image Via: Public House on Facebook
Best Cocktails/Bar Scene
The Aviary
955 West Fulton Market
Chicago, IL 60607
312-226-0868
Talk about innovative! This place gives as much attention to cocktails as a Michelin-rated restaurant gives to food. Presentation is everything, as cocktails are the focus served with small bites.
Image Via: The Aviary on Facebook