Best of 2010: Chicago Restaurants

Another “Best of 2010″ list for you today, folks. I am listing the best restaurants I tried (or tried again) this year around Chicago. Due to my aversion to cooking, and my love of new places – I’ve been to quite a few restaurants this year. Below are the restaurants where I had memorable meals in 2010. What restaurant or meal sticks out to you in 2010? What suggestions do you have for me in 2011?

	90 Miles Cuban Cafe http://www.90milescubancafe.com Cuban, BYOB, 2 locations: Roscoe Village, Logan Square/Bucktown Yelp Review: http://www.yelp.com/biz/90-miles-cuban-cafe-chicago The Meal: Ropa Vieja Dinner Platter with Fried Maduros The Deal: Cuban has flavor – so does this restaurant. If you bring your own wine, have them throw it into their sangria mix!
	Kuma’s Corner http://www.kumascorner.com Burger joint, 1 location: Avondale Yelp Review: http://www.yelp.com/biz/kumas-corner-chicago The Meal: The Kaijo Burger (bleu cheese, bacon, frizzled onions) The Deal: Decor and Music is all metal – not for children or the faint of heart.
	Chikurin http://chikurinchicago.com Sushi & Asian Cuisine, BYOB, 1 Location: Wicker Park Yelp Review: http://www.yelp.com/biz/chikurin-chicago The Meal: We shared family style, so my meal was one of just about everything sushi/sashimi. The Deal: Not just sushi – Chikurin has all type of asian meals. The pot stickers and dragon roll were my favorite for the night.
	Brand BBQ Market http://www.brandbbqmarket.com Barbecue, 1 Location: Logan Square Yelp Review: http://www.yelp.com/biz/brand-bbq-market-chicago The Meal: Chopped Pork Sandwich with Brand Signature and Bourbon Mustard sauces and a side of sweet potato fries The Deal: Some gourmet twists on classic BBQ’s. The sauces here are definitely the best part.
	Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria http://www.loumalnatis.com Chicago Style Pizza, 31 Locations: All over the city and suburbs Yelp Review: http://www.yelp.com/biz/lou-malnatis-pizzeria-chicago The Meal: Spinach Pizza followed by Chocolate Chip Cookie Pizza The Deal: Obviously, Lou’s is not a new restaurant for me but in 2010 I did find a new love for the spinach pizza.
	Sushi Station http://www.sushistation.us Sushi Bar, 2 locations: Rolling Meadows, Elgin Yelp Review: http://www.yelp.com/biz/sushi-station-elgin The Meal: The Bostation Roll, plus whatever else I grabbed from the convey0r belt. The Deal: Small plates literally rotate around a convey0r belt. Just grab what you want from your seat at the bar!
	America’s Dog http://www.americasdog.com Hot Dogs, 4 Locations: Lincoln Park, Navy Pier, and 2 in the loop Yelp Review: http://www.yelp.com/biz/americas-dog-chicago-3 The Meal: Buffalo Dog and curly fries The Deal: Headstand’s favorite hot dog place, just across the loop from us.
	Big Star http://www.bigstarchicago.com Tex-Mex, 1 Location: Wicker Park Yelp Review: http://www.yelp.com/biz/big-star-chicago The Meal: Tacos Al Pastor The Deal: Restaurant seating or walk up taco stand – your choice. Also, after ordering to-go one night, we got a spicy chicken flavored lollipop which we thought was pretty cool.
	Greek Islands Restaurant http://www.greekislands.net Greek, 2 Locations: Greektown, Lombard Yelp Review: http://www.yelp.com/biz/greek-islands-restaurant-chicago The Meal: Flaming Saganaki Cheese, Beef Tenderloin Shish Kabob The Deal: Greeks fry cheese – therefore I am a fan. And Greek Islands fries cheese really well!
	Uncommon Ground http://www.uncommonground.com New American/Green Restaurant, 2 Locations: Wrigleyville, Edgewater Yelp Review: http://www.yelp.com/biz/uncommon-ground-chicago The Meal: Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf and local wines The Deal: All locally sourced organic foods on the rotating menu. Local wines, breweries, artists, and musicians are also featured.