5 to Try: Hidden Gems in Chicago http://chicago.citysearch.com/roundup/39423 Can you keep a secret? These five great Chicago restaurants are some of the best hidden gems in town. en Copyright 2002 Tue, 17 Dec 2002 02:44:48 -0800 http://images.citysearch.com/roundup/69/34/39423r1.jpg http://chicago.citysearch.com/roundup/39423 It may not look like much, but Half Shell's got great seafood. Gulliver's Pizzeria & Restaurant Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Top-notch deep dish in a charming, old-school pizzeria setting. Chicago, IL http://chicago.citysearch.com/profile/3723908/chicago_il/gulliver_s_pizzeria_restaurant.html Tue, 17 Dec 2002 02:44:48 -0800 Half Shell, Inc Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles This Diversey dive may not look like much, but it serves some of the best--and cheapest--crab legs in town. Chicago, IL http://chicago.citysearch.com/profile/3677781/chicago_il/half_shell_inc.html Tue, 17 Dec 2002 02:44:48 -0800 John's Place Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Mellow, yellow neighborhood place that packs in Lincoln Parkers for comfort food. Chicago, IL http://chicago.citysearch.com/profile/3677764/chicago_il/john_s_place.html Tue, 17 Dec 2002 02:44:48 -0800 The Stained Glass Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Warm, contemporary Evanston wine bar scores with a sophisticated menu and upscale ambience. Evanston, IL http://chicago.citysearch.com/profile/3551898/evanston_il/the_stained_glass.html Tue, 17 Dec 2002 02:44:48 -0800 MacArthur's Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Generous portions of soul food at a nice price make this cafeteria a West Side favorite. Chicago, IL http://chicago.citysearch.com/profile/3722984/chicago_il/macarthur_s.html Tue, 17 Dec 2002 02:44:48 -0800 Top Italian beef sandwiches http://chicago.citysearch.com/roundup/39225/ Tue, 17 Dec 2002 02:44:48 -0800 Chicago-style hot dog faves http://chicago.citysearch.com/roundup/40723/ Tue, 17 Dec 2002 02:44:48 -0800 More new and notable restaurants http://chicago.citysearch.com/roundup/38069 Tue, 17 Dec 2002 02:44:48 -0800 Jimmy's Red Hots Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Far westside favorite serves up cheap hot dogs in modest surroundings. Chicago, IL http://chicago.citysearch.com/profile/3730043/chicago_il/jimmy_s_red_hots.html Tue, 17 Dec 2002 02:44:48 -0800 R.J. Grunts Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Great salads and burgers, friendly service and a prime view of Lincoln Park make this a local favorite for laid-back dining. Chicago, IL http://chicago.citysearch.com/profile/3676971/chicago_il/r_j_grunts.html Tue, 17 Dec 2002 02:44:48 -0800 Hot Blocks: Lincoln Square http://chicago.citysearch.com/roundup/39980/ Tue, 17 Dec 2002 02:44:48 -0800 Hot Blocks: Andersonville http://chicago.citysearch.com/roundup/40108/ Tue, 17 Dec 2002 02:44:48 -0800 Hot Blocks: Rush Street http://chicago.citysearch.com/roundup/40097/ Tue, 17 Dec 2002 02:44:48 -0800