Crisp, golden breads bookend gooey fillings of assorted cheese, bacon & veggies beside seasoned fries, steaming soups & frosty bottled brews

Hibachi grills sear juicy filet mignon dinners & nimble fingers snatch Homewood sushi roll's twin tempura strips in tuna & caviar

25+ brews wash down Chicago-style pies baked in brick oven & piled with fresh toppings in eatery that airs UFC matches

Authentic Mexican dishes pile guacamole, beans & cheese onto combination plates with enchiladas, tacos & tostadas

Iraqi Kurdish restaurateur oversees menu of authentic Middle Eastern fare, proffering skewers of lamb, salmon & cornish hen

French, Italian & Spanish cuisine meld to form epicurean feasts of fettuccine alfredo with escargot & chicken marsala

Classic American roadhouse serves half-pound burgers & gourmet mac 'n' cheese until 2 a.m. & boasts extensive outdoor patio at two locations

Steakhouse serves up flame-kissed steaks in high-ceilinged space with deer-antler chandeliers & expansive salad bar

Chefs slather savory barbecue sauces on platters & slow-smoked meats cooked over hickory wood

Chef draws on extensive education in Italian cooking to craft deceptively simple dishes from locally sourced meats, veggies & cheeses