If you’re under 50 and don’t belong to a North Shore synagogue, you may feel a little out of place at this throwback steakhouse, where the entry’s covered in signed photos of ancients such as Henny Youngman and Arte Johnson
Located in Schaumburg’s Renaissance Hotel, this modern steakhouse’s dining room is rimmed with stylish booths strewn with pillows in somewhat zany shapes, making lounging easy but dining difficult; opt for a regular table
The newest addition to the Chicagoland restaurant empire offers more of the same to its loyal biz-cas clientele: pricey, well-portioned steaks, chops and fish in a comfortable yet elegant atmosphere
When they opened their multi-restaurant food court in Wheeling's Westin Hotel back in 2007, Rick Tramonto and Gale Gand upped the ante for dining in the 'burbs
Businessmen, their suit jackets shucked and their ties loosened, fill every seat and corner of this hidden West Loop restaurant. It’s not the most conducive setting for eating dinner, but if you must, ignore the flavorless housemade ravioli and make a meal out of the baked clams and a steak
Half Italian steakhouse, half North Woods supper club, EJ’s Place offers the perfect combination of upscale Chicago and laid-back Wisconsin to its North Shore clientele. Old-school bartenders and waiters give the place a genuine feel
After several years as chef Shawn McClain’s upscale steakhouse, this South Loop spot is now home to chef Perry Hendrix, who's putting out a menu that's hyperseasonal and lightly rustic