September: Eat This Now
Miko's Italian Ice is one of September: Eat This Now.

1. Miko's Italian Ice

9.1
2236 N Sacramento Ave (at Lyndale St), Chicago, IL
Ice Cream Parlor · Logan Square · 23 tips and reviews

BlackboardEatsBlackboardEats: Take a trip to Miko’s Italian Ice in Bucktown or Logan Square for their banana Italian ice mixed with chocolate chips. Hurry, when the weather cools down it turns into Miko’s Flipside Café.

Lula Café is one of September: Eat This Now.

2. Lula Café

9.3
2537 N Kedzie Blvd (btwn Linden & Logan Sq.), Chicago, IL
Café · Logan Square · 255 tips and reviews

BlackboardEatsBlackboardEats: Summer doesn’t usually scream soup, but the chilled cucumber soup at Lula Café is a must. Topped with crème fraîche and pickled chanterelle mushrooms, this is the perfect relief from a hot day.

Balena is one of September: Eat This Now.

3. Balena

1633 N Halsted St (btwn Willow St & North Ave), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 66 tips and reviews

BlackboardEatsBlackboardEats: There are many reasons why Balena was named one of Bon Appetit's Top 50 Best New Restaurants, and their Farm Egg Tajarin is one of them. Topped with sage and brown butter, this pasta dish is perfect.

Au Cheval is one of September: Eat This Now.

4. Au Cheval

9.1
800 W Randolph St (at S Halsted St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Fulton Market · 482 tips and reviews

BlackboardEatsBlackboardEats: Want to be a little daring? Try the crispy potato hash topped with an egg and duck heart gravy; you won’t be disappointed.

5. Roots Handmade Pizza

8.0
1924 W Chicago Ave (at N Winchester Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · East Ukrainian Village · 103 tips and reviews

BlackboardEatsBlackboardEats: These aren’t your typical greasy sticks. Gooey logs made completely from scratch with house made mozzarella and garlic breadcrumbs that pair perfectly with their selection of 70 Midwest beers.

Sola is one of September: Eat This Now.

6. Sola

3868 N Lincoln Ave (at Byron), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · North Center · 49 tips and reviews

BlackboardEatsBlackboardEats: Your meal isn’t complete without a side of the crispy Brussels sprout leaves. Flash fried and sprinkled with Togarashi spice, you’ll forget you hated these as a kid.

The Savoy is one of September: Eat This Now.

7. The Savoy

1408 N Milwaukee Ave (Milwaukee And Wood), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Wicker Park · 24 tips and reviews

BlackboardEatsBlackboardEats: A real standout is the tuna tartare layered on a basil vinaigrette and yuzu emulsion. Served with handcrafted wonton chips, it’s hard to not want to scoop it all up in one bite.

Glazed and Infused is one of September: Eat This Now.

8. Glazed and Infused

813 W Fulton St (at N Halsted St), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Fulton Market · 61 tips and reviews

BlackboardEatsBlackboardEats: Need a quick breakfast on-the-go? Pop into one of three locations to get your sweet and savory fix with their maple bacon long john with a maple glaze and a full piece of maple bacon along the top.

Mexique is one of September: Eat This Now.

9. Mexique

1529 W Chicago Ave (at N Ashland Ave), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · West Town · 65 tips and reviews

BlackboardEatsBlackboardEats: Nothing says summer like a good ceviche, and Mexique has just that. Although the selection rotates on a regular basis, the shrimp ceviche is the perfect balance of acidity and heat.

Henri is one of September: Eat This Now.

10. Henri

18 S Michigan Ave (at E. Madison St.), Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · The Loop · 36 tips and reviews

BlackboardEatsBlackboardEats: Chef Dirk Flanigan’s cassoulet has been touted as some of the best outside of France, and is chock-full-of duck confit, housemade Toulouse sausage, pork belly, and haricots coco.