Top 10 New Restaurants of 2006

465 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

River East restaurant steals the scene with its Nuevo Latino cuisine and sizzling decor designed by Suhail. Private cabana, anyone?

616 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

Celebrity chef David Burke successfully tweaks the idea of a classic American steakhouse with this sleek restaurant in the James Hotel.

1851 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60613 (map)

Loyalists love the house-made pastas and organic, seasonal ingredients at this Roscoe Village BYOB.

1466 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 (map)

It takes months to score a reservation at this unassuming Ashland Avenue storefront, and no wonder: Chef Michael Carlson strives for art on a plate with local, sustainable ingredients.

1132 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 (map)

American regional fare driven by fresh, seasonal ingredients is the hallmark of this River West restaurant.

2030 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60616 (map)

Upscale South Loop restaurant lives up to its hype with Latin American-Caribbean flavors, live music and a late-night menu and bar scene.

3868 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60613 (map)

Bustling North Center eatery--showcasing tropical flavors from Hawaii, Asia and California--is a bright spot on the Chicago dining scene.

601 N Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090 (map)

Rick Tramonto extends his culinary empire to this North Shore gem focusing on classic country fare.