There are so many choices when our tummy is growling that it may be hard to decide where to go to ease those hunger pains. These fine establishments are a few of the places that BOI Magazine recommends.

Angel's Restaurant
Angel's Restaurant is located at 5403 N. Clark Street here in Chicago. They have a "Great Atmosphere with outdoor patio dining. Angel's is known for their delicious, authentic Mexican cuisine."
Some of their specialties consist of Molcajete (filled with chicken or steak, cactus, green pepper, tomato, onions, and melted Chihuahua cheese) served with rice, beans, and tortillas. With a background of Latin pop music to keep you hopping. The average dinner tab at Angel's is $5 to $15 (drinks not included); margaritas, wine, & beer are extra. The hour's are 8am to 11pm - Monday-thru-Sunday for reservations or more information call them at 773/271-1138

Tweet
Our next offering is Tweet, at 5020 N. Sheridan in Chicago. Tweet is "Casual, upscale, good food for nice people, with an American/French bistro influence". The food at Tweet is "mostly organic, farm to table dining". Tweet...lets eat is open for breakfast & brunch - Saturday 9am-2pm /Sunday 9am-3pm Tweet...le soir Dinner - Tuesday-Saturday 5:30pm-10pm/Friday-Saturday 5:50pm -10:30pm, The average tab at Tweet is $12 breakfast - $32-$40 dinner. As far as parking, you can park in Big Chicks parking lot or on the street. For more info or reservations call (773) 728-5576 or go to www.tweet.biz

Chicago Diner
For those of you looking for something a bit different we have Chicago Diner at 3411 N. Halsted in Chicago. Chicago Diner is a funky decor but clean, comfortable, casual. Passion and commitment to organic/vegetarian food with a wide variety of options in food, beverages, and desserts...all delicious! This vegetarian restaurant can really put on the feed bag with these wonderful specialties: Empanadas, Caesar Salads, 40 Different Hot Soups, Philly Steak Sandwich (veggie style), No Meat Fajita and German Chocolate Cake. NATURAL WEKEND BRUNCH: Blue Corn Cakes, Biscuits & Gravy Hash Scrambler,100% Squeezed Juices, Vegan Milk Shakes, and Natural Margaritas. The average ticket at Chicago Diner is around $15 plus alcohol. Chicago Diner's hours are Monday thru Thursday -11am-10pm Friday- 11am-11pm, Saturday - 10am-11pm, Sunday - 10am -10pm with free Parking after 6pm weekdays, free all day Saturday & Sunday. If you need information or reservations call them at 773/935-6696.

Green Dolphin
Here is another interesting eatery to add to your list its Green Dolphin Street located at 2200 N. Ashland Ave. in Chicago. Green Dolphin Street is contemporary American fine dining, locally grown, organic meats and produce, using French and Italian technique with innovative daily menu changes. The Specialties of the house include. Mano de Leon Diver Scallop - [corn and apple chowder, served with a lobster emulsion and gunthorp bacon], Gunthorp Farms Organic Duck Breast - [grilled "nectar red" Nectarines, chive crepe, homegrown Wisconsin's chard, foie grad sauce]

Green Dolphin Street explores diverse stylings of music every night of the week. Sunday's live jazz series. Tuesday's are Latin jazz nights with the Jose Valdes Latin Jazz Trio, along with Salsa DJ's and dance lessons. Every Wednesday night we have the Bill Porter Orchestra, Chicago's pre-eminent Big Band. Thursday's we plat traditional jazz featuring the legendary Vince Willis. Friday's And Saturday's we feature local and national live acts ranging from Chicago Blues to rhythm and blues, to contemporary Latin. The average cost per person at Green Dolphin is $45 per person with Two full bars, with a comprehensive wine list; champagne. Green Dolphin Street's hours are Sunday through Thursday - 5:30 -10pm, Friday's & Saturday's - 5:30 - 11pm, closed Monday, Reservations are highly recommended for weekend dining. There is $6 valet parking everyday, with free valet for diners. For more information call 773/395-0066 or go to www.jazzitup.com

L8
Brand new in the city is L8 at 222 W. Ontario in downtown Chicago. L8 is part of two of Chicago's prominent hospitality and nightlife icons, Sound-Bar Group and Phil Stefani Signature Restaurants, have collaborated to open L8 (pronounced "late"). L8 is River North's premier all night eatery featuring delectable Italian dining from after work to after play. Veterans of the industry, Sound-Bar Group and Phil Stefani Signature Restaurants recently recognized a void in the River North neighborhood for a restaurant that will satisfy the hearty appetites of Chicago's bustling night owls. The specialties at L8 are Pizza, homemade pasta, wine and you will be entertained by a variety of music, via satellite radio. The average meal at L8 will run you $8 - $15 per person and they have a full bar and many wines by the glass. The hours at L8 are really L8 (ha, ha) Monday-Wednesday -5pm-12am, Thursday - 5pm-3am, Friday - 5pm-4am, Saturday -5pm-5amand for $10.00 they have Valet parking. If you need further information call L8 at 312/266-0616.

Twisted Spoke
Next up is Twisted Spoke. The new kid on the block, at 3369 N. Clark in Chicago. Twisted Spoke is your friendly neighborhood biker bar, Good Food made from scratch everyday, lots of booze, over 125 different bottles of whiskey, 50 different beers, drink specials every day just ask, there is a dinner special Monday through Friday, don't forget "Smut & Eggs" every Saturday Midnight till 3am. Twisted Spoke is best known for their Bloody Mary's, The Fatboy, Meatloaf, Ribs, Whiskey, Beer and of course Fun. The average ticket here is $9 -$15 and they serve Lots of Booze! Twisted Spokes hours are Monday - Friday-11am-2am, Saturday - 9am-3am and Sunday - 9am-2am. For more info call 773/52z5-5300 or go to www.twistedspoke.com

Pie Hole
Here is one you won't want to shut, Pie Hole, at 737 W. Roscoe. It's just the best damn pizza in the world, the dough is made from scratch everyday, we make our sauce from San Marzano Tomatoes, we use real old fashion mozzarella cheese, and we open everyday at 5pm, Friday and Saturday we are open till 4am. Pizza by the slice or whole pies, we deliver. Other specialties at Pit Hole include Shrimp Scampi, Red Pesto, Green Pesto, Desert Pizza and BBQ Chicken. The music is ambient and the average tab is $5 - $15. Pie Hole is open Sunday - Thursday - 5pm-2am and Friday -Saturday - 5pm-4am and is patiently waiting for their Liquor license. If you want to contact Pie Hole give them a call at 773/525-8888 or keep checking because their website www.pieholepizza.com is coming soon!

Kit Kat Lounge
For those of you looking for International fare, the Kit Kat Lounge located at3741 N. Halsted, is the Chicago location of the Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, cabaret and restaurant features an eclectic Asian-influenced menu. The brightly hued interior, an homage to the supper clubs of the '40s and '50s, features green glass mosaic tiles on the bar and in a curving path around the floor. Booths are off-white and upholstered in leopard and snake print vinyl. A house specialty is the Big Daddy Buffalo Shrimp, soaked in coconut milk and rolled in shredded coconut, then deep fried and skewered with pineapple chunks. To drive home the retro theme, strolling performers dressed up as '40s-era icons (Bette Davis, Rita Hayworth and the like) lip-synch standard tunes piped through the dining room on a state-of-the-art sound systems. The bar offers a martini menu featuring 65 concoctions, some familiar classics and a few originals, such as the Angel martini, garnished with a cherry speared on a white feather. The average check at Kit Kat is around $40-$50 and their hours are Tuesday-Sunday - 5:30pm-1am with valet parking. Kit Kat recommends reservations so give them a call at 773/525 -1111 or visit them on the web at www.kitkatchicago.com .

Joey's Brickhouse
Last but not least is Joey's Brickhouse at 1258 W. Belmont. Joey's is a casual atmosphere with light jazz music in the background. Serving American Cuisine tops off the experience at Joey's. The specialties are the whole grilled fish and rainbow trout plus the meatball casserole; Lasagna ala Joey is a favorite and kids eat free on Mondays and Tuesdays! Amy Armstrong and Freddie Allen entertain the troops on Friday nights and Karaoke with Craeagh on Saturday nights. Joey's has a wonderful brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 10 to 3pm and the average cost is $20.00 per person. Joey's has a full service bar with multi-flavor long island iced teas. Monday and Tuesdays are 1/2 priced Martini's, Wednesdays are buckets of beer, Thursdays imports specials and Sundays is $6.50 Long Island Iced Tea! Joey's has Valet Parking on Friday and Saturday nights. For more information or to make a reservation call 773-296-1300 or on the web at www.joeysbrickhouse.com

What a decision, If I were you I would start at one end of the city and work my way to the other end. I would like to thank these fine restaurants in gastric gratitude for joining BOI Magazine in out "Dining Out" Issue and remember Bon a Petite!