JULIE & SEBASTIAN'S PICKS
Our Restaurant Guide
Everywhere we actually eat, close by and a little further out. Jump to a category or just scroll — it’s short on purpose.
Evanston
Stay close by — Evanston has some delicious food, some with a lot of history.
Brunch / Lunch
Blind Faith Cafe
Innovative vegetarian
Lefty’s Righteous Bagels
Bagel bakery
Berry Pike Cafe
Authentic Liege waffles & more
Mensch’s Deli
Classic deli — breakfast & lunch
Picnic
Healthy salads & bowls, takeout only
Dinner
Koi
Chinese
Dozika
Pan Asian
La Principal
Mexican
Campagnola
Italian
Trattoria DOC
Italian, less expensive than Campagnola
Table to Stix
Ramen
Cross-Rhodes
Greek diner, the very best hamburgers — cash only
Lucky Platter
Eclectic, funky diner
Chicago
For a great food experience, the West Loop / Fulton Market is where to start.
Brunch
The Little Goat
All-day foodies’ diner
Lunch
J.P. Graziano
Authentic and delicious Italian subs
Dinner
Girl and the Goat
Eclectic / Asian fusion
Parlor Pizza
Pizza, great & lively outdoor seating
Au Cheval
Best burgers, no reservations — go early
Spacca Napoli
Incredible Neapolitan pizza
Piccolo Sogno
Amazing Italian, a truly lovely outdoor area
Duck Duck Goat
Chinese, same chef as the two "Goats"
Avec
Creative small plates — the stuffed dates!
High Five Ramen
Ramen, in the basement of Green Street Smoked Meats