Ema Mediterranean small plates and spreads with fresh breads paired with regional wines in an airy surrounding. Mediterranean Restaurant 312-527-5586 $$ 74 W Illinois

Aba Posh destination for elevated Mediterranean fare and cocktails, plus a lounge-style rooftop patio. Mediterranean Restaurant 773-645-1400 $$$ 302 N Green St 3rd Floor,

Girl & The Goat Hot spot where Stephanie Izard serves up innovative small plates from a dramatic open kitchen. New American Restaurant 312-492-6262 $$$

Baba’s Buffalo Famous Crispy Chicken Try Baba’s Buffalo Famous Crispy Chicken’s Chop chicken tender with cheese Chicken Restaurant 773-413-7787 $$ 5360 W Division St,

Habrae Thai Cafe & Eatery. If you think about sweet, it is Habrae. If you think about Thai desserts, it is Habrae. If you