The Tamale Guy in Ukrainian Village is a Mexican restaurant serving fantastic tamales and tacos.

Kasama is a fantastic new Filipino restaurant in Ukrainian Village.

Pizza Friendly Pizza is a carryout window serving fantastic Sicilian-style pizza-by-the-slice.

Lao Peng You is a busy BYOB spot in Ukrainian Village with great handmade noodles and dumplings.

Happy Village is a low-key bar in Ukrainian Village.

Sportsman’s Club is a bar in Ukranian Village with a great back patio and plenty of character.

Rainbo Club is a historic dive that’s great for a late night of cheap drinks.

Bite Cafe is a BYOB diner attached to the Empty Bottle in Ukranian Village and owned by the same people, offering all-day breakfast.

All Together Now is an all-day cafe and wine store in Ukrainian Village with very good food.

Boeufhaus is a different kind of Chicago steakhouse. It's small, loud, cool, and still serves excellent steaks.

Hash is like a casual hipster commune that serves delicious and cheap breakfast.

The patio and BYOB policy alone are worth repeat trips, but the simple Italian food isn't a guarantee hit.

So many farm-to-table restaurants, zero farms around. Homestead changes that a bit by growing vegetation on site.