A Flavorful Tour of the North Shore

Eat your way across Chicago’s North Shore with nummy deals on dreamy meals! Follow your taste buds to fine dining steak and seafood locations, bustling breakfast spots, and the freshest faster food. Mix it up with something new or fall back in love with your longtime favorites. 
 

Stefani Prime, Lincolnwood

Bold Bites & Italian Nights
If you love the flavors of sunny Italy, welcome these upscale players and test drive their prix fixe menus. Utterly authentic Mino’s Italian (Winnetka) is home to some of the best antipasti, pizzas and pastas. Order the Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese celebrating prosciutto, pancetta, beef and parmigiano Reggiano. Stylish Stefani Prime (Lincolnwood) serves up a mix of steaks, seafood and Italian fare with full bar. Check out theri mouth-watering Kansas City Strip, that’s 18 ounces of bone in Kansas City steak. Generous portions and exquisite flavors are a hallmark at Rosebud (Wheeling). We recommned opening with a Caesar Salad, Signature Meatball or craveable Jalapeno Corn Chowder.
 

Ema, Glenview

Global Comforts with a Twist
Expanding their coffeeshop chops into Mediterranean-inspired dining, CUPITOL the Restaurant (Skokie) introduces themselves with endless choices. Give the Pistachio Pesto Linguini with Aegean pistachio pesto and grilled asparagus a spin on your fork (upgrade to any protein or vegan). Celtic Knot Public House (Evanston) offers the perfect indulgence with their Bacon-Wrapped Dates or addictive Chips and Curry to accompany Fish and Chips or Shephard’s Pie. Mix it up with a lunchtime feast at Ēma (Glenview), where marvelous Mediterranean fare meets a lighter California cooking style. Choose from Spreads and Mezze like Hot Honey Halloumi with crispy garlic dukkah and Lunch Plates like Romanesque Cauliflower Kebab with labneh, honey, Aleppo pepper, lemon.
 

Convito Cafe & Market, Wilmette

From Bistro Vibes to Brewpub Bites
A classic spot on Chicago’s North Shore, Convito Cafe and Market (Wilmette) offers an extensive wine list with their dinner choices like classic Spaghetti & Meatballs ( pork-beef spinach meatballs with fresh tomato basil sauce) and Betise Salad (organic mixed greens, cucumber, radishes, crispy sweet onions, roasted garlic vinaigrette). Oceanique (Evanston) seamlessly fuses French, Modern American and Japanese influences. Consider trying the Organic Mexican “Pacifico” Striped Bass with creminis, eggplant and bacon in a porto reduction. Pretty brewpub Hangar Two by Tangled Roots Brewing (Glenview) sports a chef-crafted, locally-grown menu complementing their craft beers. An extensive lunch or dinner menu with optional add-on flights awaits. Pair their Ancient Grains Salad with Carne Asada Vampire Tacos or Chicken Schnitzel. 
 

Evanston Corner Bistro, Evanston

Homey Dishes, Elevated
Aromas for American flavors with tasty twists inspire cravings. Evanston Corner Bistro (Evanston) focuses on approachable contemporary dishes with selections ranging from Corn and Cheddar Fritters to start, Charred Broccolini Risotto (charred broccolini, asparagus, oven roasted tomatoes, balsamic glaze, pesto and pecorino romano), crown it off with their Salted Caramel Bar. EvaDean's Bakery & Café (Wilmette) practices the art of handcrafted culinary delights. Options include items like their Eggy Mushroom Toast, a griddled brioche with roasted garlic and black pepper, whipped cream cheese, chives, soy-glazed mushrooms, poached egg, and a garlic honey drizzle. Sample dishes like Matzo Ball Soup, latkes and classic sandwiches — maybe try The Big Macher with corned beef, chopped liver, swiss and deli mustard on toasted challah — at soon-to-be-legendary Mensch’s Deli (Evanston).

Boston Fish Market, Wheeling

Save Room for Dessert
La Cocinita (Evanston) serves up Venezuelan street food where you can obsess over their Flan with Venezuelan-style quesillo or Churros served with warm chocolate sauce. Boston Fish Market (Wheeling) gives supporting players to their seafood specialties star treatment with homemade desserts like Mama’s Apple Pie, Seven Layer Carrot Cake, Cheesecake and more. A charming coffeeshop with friendly vibes, Will’s Place (Skokie) builds incredible sandwiches made even better with a free home-baked Chocolate Chip Cookie. Wrap up your tour at Fondita Miguel (Winnetka) for fast-casual Mexican where you can top it off with Pastel de Tres Leches (Three Milk Cake), Churros or Flan.