Found

Imagine your funky Aunt's awesome basement. Take away the musty smell, any hint of dirt and any knick-knacks that aren't awesome. Add a fish tank. Oh, and some world-class food. That pretty much describes Found, Evanston's new hot dining destination. Chef Nicole Pederson has decamped from River North (she used to be Executive Chef at C-House) and headed north. Her menu is eclectic, focused on local and sustainable foods, and altogether awesome. Feast on fried oyster tacos, house-made charcuterie, a full line of craft cocktails and wood-roasted beef steaks from Slagel Farms. Just make sure to get there early, because the waits are long and the space is so cute you will want to linger.