Logan Square, Cook County · Chicago
3524 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Logan Square counter-service spot from chef Brian Bruns combining barrel-smoked barbecue meats with handmade pasta, vegetables, and locally sourced ingredients.
Haven't been here myself — came recommended from someone I trust.
Hip counter serve dishing house-smoked Texas BBQ & homey sides in woodsy, warehouselike digs.
A creative seafood & pork-focused menu plus global brews in a hip setting with communal tables.
Brick-walled West Town pizzeria from Brian Tondryk serving a family's 50-year-old deep-dish recipe alongside cracker-thin pies, regularly named among Chicago's best.
West Loop bistro from David and Anna Posey (of Elske) mixing French technique with Midwestern charm. Signatures include Parisian gnocchi in gruyere sauce with crispy ham and steamed halibut with sauce homard.
Logan Square ramen shop from Mike Satinover (Ramen_Lord) making everything in-house, with a tight menu of four ramen styles plus a rotating special, named for the red star linking Sapporo and Chicago.