BYO

One of our favorite things about living is Chicago is the wonderful selection of BYOB's. We love this type of dining because it saves a bundle and the wine brought always has the potential to become a topic of discussion. If you are a visitor to Chicago I highly recommend getting off the beaten path and trying some neighborhood favorites. Our favorite three, rated for food, style, and ambiance, all serve different fare but satisfy our culinary mood depending on the evening.

Coast Sushi Bar
This trendy Bucktown joint is our favorite for sushi. It's always packed, and consistently serves fresh, creative rolls. The facade of the building is indiscreet but once inside the hip, young atmosphere relaxes you into a wonderful meal shared with friends. If you think you don't like sushi give Coast a try and it will quickly change your mind.

Terragusto
You cannot find a restaurant that serves more locally grown and organic dishes. The chef works towards maintaining a restaurant that is reasonably priced, low key, and serves excellent Italian food. The menu is always changing so we never tire of the choices available. Expect an unpretentious environment where local regulars gather with family and friends on Friday and Saturday nights.

Tango Sur
This Southport favorite is so small it doesn't even have a website. You can expect a long wait for dinner on the weekends; about two hours. There is plenty to do on Southport itself and we like to make our way to Tango Sur's back room where corkscrews and wine glasses are available. A drink with friends makes the wait time pass quickly! This Argentinian steakhouse is very reasonably priced and the atmosphere and fabulous meat dishes make the restaurant a great choice. During the summer take advantage of the fabulous street front patio!