2011 Annual Meeting

Historians' Favorites

We asked two Chicago-area historians to recommend their favorite restaurants:

Jan Goldstein, Univ. of Chicago

Topolobampo (Closed Jan. 1–9)

Crofton on Wells
535 N. Wells St., 312-755-1790

A Tavola
2148 W. Chicago Ave., 773-276-7567

Café Spiaggia
980 N. Michigan Ave., 312-280-3300

La Petite Folie
1504 E. 55th St., 773-493-1394

La Sardine
111 N. Carpenter St., 312-421-2800

Terzo Piano
159 E. Monroe St., 312-443-8650

Han 202
605 W. 31st St., 312-949-1314

Sayat Nova
157 E. Ohio St. # 1, 312-644-9159

Heaven on Seven
111 N. Wabash, 7th Floor (original location), 312-263-6443
600 N. Michigan Ave., 2nd Floor (the other downtown location—entrance on Rush/Ohio), 312-280-7774

Ramón A. Gutiérrez, Univ. of Chicago

Big Star in Wicker Park for fine tacos and margaritas
1531 N. Damen Ave., 773-235-4039

Amelia's Mestizo Grill for superb Mexican food
4559 S. Halsted, 773-538-8200

Trattoria No.10 for excellent Italian
10 N. Dearborn St. # 1
312-984-1718

The Gage, general great food
24 S. Michigan Ave.
312-372-4243

Henri for exquisite French food
18 S. Michigan Ave.
312-578-0763

Last Updated: December 28, 2011 3:18 PM