"Deluxe" foccaciaAvec$$$, Outdoor Seating, Wine Bar, Full Bar, New American, West Loop Gate"Taleggio cheese and truffle oil are all you need to know. Foccacia from avec is the real deal."ChefBradford PhillipsGuildhall Restaurant
Tongue tacosBirrieria Reyes de Ocotlan$, Mexican, Pilsen"This place is right around the corner from my house in Pilsen—it’s almost too easy. The tongue is tender and delicious and comes with two home-made sauces to boot."ChefBradford PhillipsGuildhall Restaurant
Flying breakfast bowlFlying Saucer$$, Café, Breakfast, Humboldt Park"This is my idea of a great breakfast: rice and beans, vegan chorizo and eggs. It’s filling but not overbearing."ChefBradford PhillipsGuildhall Restaurant
Cheese pizzaThe Boiler Room$$, Pizza, Wine Bar, Bar, Palmer Square"This is my go-to for New York-style slices. It’s foldable and delicious. Plain cheese pizza never tasted so good."ChefBradford PhillipsGuildhall Restaurant
Baked chilaquilesNana$$, Outdoor Seating, Café, Reservations, Modern, Full Bar, Breakfast, Art Gallery, Bridgeport"Guy Meikle layers his chilaquiles like lasagna, bakes them, and tops it all with amazing salsa verde. It’s a perfect hangover cure."ChefBradford PhillipsGuildhall Restaurant
Tenderloin steak tartareMaude's Liquor Bar$$$, Outdoor Seating, French, Full Bar, Cocktail, West Loop"This is the best tartare I have had outside of Paris. Add a little Sriracha and it’s heaven."ChefBradford PhillipsGuildhall Restaurant