In a city that was quick to adopt jazz and the blues into the music scene, good Southern barbecue wasn’t far behind. Chicago q continues in that tradition with their high-quality meat and house rubs, all prepared for you with that Southern flair. Although they are on the pricey side, you can’t beat Chicago q when it comes to portion size and quality. They even have alligator for you Southerners that have found yourself a long way from home.
Chicago q, 1160 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL, USA, +1 312 642 1160
Although the majority of Old Town’s restaurants specialize in American fare, the neighborhood still attracts diverse flavors, especially from Italy, the Mediterranean, and the Middle East. And so if you’re looking for the best falafel, freshest pita, or most mouthwatering kufta, look no further than the Dawali Mediterranean Kitchen. With delicious options like their beef shish kabob entrée, Dawali Mediterranean Kitchen delivers high-quality cuisine without the high-quality price.
Dawali Mediterranean Kitchen, 1625 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL, USA, +1 312 944 5800
Salpicon is not only, the best Mexican restaurant in the neighborhood but also very well may be the best in the entire city. Born and raised in Colonia San Angel, Mexico City, Chef Priscilla Satkoff and her husband created Salpicon in 1995. They have been showered deservedly in accolades ever since. Upon Chef Satkoff’s induction into the Chicago Culinary Museum’s ‘Chefs Hall of Fame,’ Mayor Rahm Emanuel even proclaimed September 29, 2011 as ‘Chef Priscilla Satkoff Day.’ You’ve never tasted anything like the award-winning cuisine found at Salpicon.
Salpicon, 1252 N Wells St, Chicago, IL, USA, +1 312 988 7811