Chicago: Lincoln Park and around

Ann Sather 929 W Belmont Ave tel 773/348-2378 and four other locations. This Chicago institution serves breakfast, brunch and some of the city's finest Scandinavian food. Only this location is open for dinner.

Brother Jimmy's BBQ 2909 N Sheffield Ave tel 773/528-0888. The BBQ chicken and three kinds of ribs (aficionados say Northern are the best) come with side orders such as candied yams or collard greens and corn bread. Moderate prices, and loud live music Thurs-Sun.

Charlie Trotter's 816 W Armitage Ave tel 773/248-6228. Prepare for a superb, and appropriately pricey, experience. Chef Trotter is a true artist and his daring creations, such as caviar-stuffed quail eggs or Maine salmon with blood sausage, are constantly evolving.

Chicago Diner 3411 N Halsted St tel 773/935-6696. This vegetarian restaurant incorporates international influences in its expansive menu. Soup, salads, tempe burgers and the macrobiotic plate are popular. Vegan dishes are served as well.

Little Bucharest 3001 N Ashland Ave tel 773/929-8640. A Romanian inn serves huge stews, roasts and sweetbreads. Rich desserts come with a complimentary slivovitz (plum brandy). A bargain.

Mia Francesca 3311 N Clark St tel 773/281-3310. Huge servings of pasta and tasty pizzas (try the quattro formaggi ) ensure that this cozy Italian place with a no-reservations policy is always packed.

R J Grunts 2056 Lincoln Park W tel 773/929-5363. Check out the great burgers and a top-notch salad bar - purported to be the nation's first - in a casual neighborhood atmosphere.

Wishbone 1001 W Washington Blvd tel 312/850-2663 and 1800 W Grand Ave tel 312/829-3597. The rich, down-home Southern cooking come in large portions at reasonable prices. The yardbird chicken (served with a red-pepper sauce), baked ham and sweet potato pie are wonderful.

Yoshi's Café 3257 N Halsted St tel 773/248-6160. An East-West fusion with a French accent, it works especially well with tuna or fluke (sea urchin). More Asian is the three-course kaiseki menu of tiny dishes. Very expensive.

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