May Spring Specials

We love Chicago for its stunning architecture, extreme sports fans, and lovely Lake Michigan. But, truthfully, we really love it for its food. And while we know it's important to eat enough fruits and veggies, Chicago.com is here to help make sure you get your other vital food groups (like pizza and nachos).  This newsletter is for anyone who's ever longed for a breakfast burrito, devoured French toast, or soothed oneself with a great big bowl of chicken soup.

Three Times A Charm

Imagine indulging in delicious delicacies from three different restaurants, except you don't need to keep paying for the valet. With Chicago Dine Around, guests are chauffeured around the city to enjoy Hors d'oeuvres, a main course, and desert from three fine Chicago restaurants. Let them take care of the details; you just concentrate on the meals.

The Cream of the Crop

With its exposed brick walls and low lighting, Deleece mixes pizzazz with refinement. Devour their bread with their butter and Dijon mustard combo. Select from an eclectic menu with eye-catching main dishes that are loaded with flavor. Be sure to come back for brunch and sample their mouthwatering cinnamon-orange upside-down French toast. Run; don't walk, to 4004 N Southport Ave.

Viva Italia

You can travel to Northern Italy for pesto and Osso Buco. Then fly to Central Italy for its Pecorino cheese and gnocchi. Then take the train to Southern Italy for its pizza and sweet citrus fruits. Or, you can stay in Chicago and enjoy Italian family-style dining at its best at Quartino Chicago without paying in Euro! For very special days make sure to ask for the private room at 626 N. State St.

So Deli-cious

A Chicago deli will stir up big pots of chicken soup and desire. From corn beef sandwiches on rye to noodle kugel, you'll love Ashkenaz Deli dishes. Have a lip-smacking experience in the Gold Coast at 12 East Cedar St.

Konnichiwa Japan!

The sushi looks so beautiful it’s hard to believe you can eat them with your hands. Of course, you can impress your date with chopsticks. At Oysy, the fatty tuna is sensational and don’t miss the daily fresh ngiri specials. For sushi newcomers, here's what you do: press it in soy sauce; mix in a drop of wasabi; add some ginger; pop it in your mouth; and smile in delight! Enjoy the comfortable, contemporary surroundings at Oysy at 888 S. Michigan Avenue.

Can’t Decide…Try ’em all.

Devour authentic Chicago-style deep-dish pizza. Enjoy buttered corn on the cob or a crispy lumpia. Indulge with rich ice cream and a bite of cheesecake. At the Taste of Chicago, held from June 27-July 6, you can sample over 200 different types of food. Restaurants offer “tastes,” and food and beverages are sold by ticket. This fabulous food frenzy in Grant Park is easily accessible to public transportation and parking. Plus, just when you can't swallow one more morsel or clog one more artery, you can relax and enjoy the musical entertainment.