From the November 2014 issue of HealthCare Business News magazine


Greek Islands Greek, big nicely designed rooms, classic Greek fare, professional wait staff, always on top of list for Greektown restaurants. $$ 200 S. Halsted 312-782-9855

Coco Pazzo Italian, traditional and contemporary Tuscan in energetic, nicely designed space - a favorite of RSNA goers for years. $$$ 300 W. Hubbard 312-836-0900


Le Colonial French Vietnamese in a leafy, shuttered colonial atmosphere. Exceptional food and service in a lush setting. Wonderful soups, fish especially sea bass, shrimp wrapped sugarcane, good variety of dishes. For smaller and mid size groups. $$$ 937 N. Rush 312-255-0088

Cafe Iberico Spanish tapas prepared to perfection. You'd think you were in Spain, vivacious, casual environment which can accommodate larger
groups. $$ 737 N. LaSalle Drive 312-573-1510 Frontera Grill Mexican, upscale and creative cuisine by famous PBS chef Rick Bayless. International reputation. $$$$ 455 N. Clark 312-661-1434

Hachi's Kitchen Japanese/Sushi. Out-of-way, but among best sushi in Chicago. Attractive, contemporary dining room, topnotch service. Sister restaurant of Sai Café on Sheffield which also has excellent sushi. $$$ 2521 N. California 773-276-8080

North Pond Café American, renowned for upscale dishes with interesting French influence, use of local farms. $$$ 2610 N. Cannon Drive 773-477-5845

Reza's Persian, wide variety of kabobs, fish, lentil soup, dill rice. Well-suited for larger groups. $$ 5255 N.Clark Street 773-561-1898

Tango Sur Argentinean Steak House, one-of-a-kind with variety of succulent steak dishes with real Argentinean beef, intimate, convivial environment. $$ 3763 N. Southport 773-477-5466

Gibson's American Steak House, a Chicago powerbroker favorite, great food and drinks. Swagger in and out with the big boys. $$$$ 1028 N. Rush 312-266-8999

La Scarola Italian, hole-in-the-wall and always popular. Fresh pasta, risotto to die for, real Italian. For smaller groups. $$ 721 West Grand 312-243-1740

Mia Francesca Italian, favorite among Chicagoans near Wrigley field, know their pasta and fish, wonderful salads, leave tourists behind and rub elbows with the locals. $$$ 3311 N. Clark 773-281-3310

Twin Anchors Ribs, perhaps country's best in restaurant/bar setting. Sinatra loved it here, No really - he always came here. $$ 1655 N. Sedgwick 312-266-1616

Kiki's Bistro French, well-established, classic fare in convivial, relaxed environment. Run by a family with high standards, like a visit to French countryside, repeat customers always satisfied. $$$ 900 N. Franklin 312-335-5454

Salpicon Mexican: Highly Innovative chef, for aficionados, low key, mostly locals. $$$ 1252 N. Wells 312-988-7811

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