The Lawless sisters, Clodagh and Amy, operate a gorgeous restaurant near the Washington Blue Line Stop at the Block 37 development in Downtown Chicago. The Dearborn is specializing in brunch of the festival with dishes like cinnamon roll monkey bread, dutch apple pancakes, and a Buffalo chicken sandwich.

TheChicago Athletic Association Hotelhas multiple beautifully restored distinct areas to fuel up, relax, and grab drinks. The food and beverage is run by Land & Sea Dept., which runs spots like Lost Lake, Longman & Eagle, and Parson’s Chicken & Fish. Get a bird's eye view of the park from Cindy's rooftop lounge, hide away with drinks and play bocce and pool in Game Room, sit down with a full meal at Cherry Circle Room. There’s even a Shake Shack.

Qing Xiang Yuan, shortened to QXY, is a favorite for dumplings. For many, it’s the first restaurant visitors patronized when visiting Chicago’s Chinatown. Ownership saw how customers outside of the neighborhood loved coriander-lamb dumplings and other items, so they created JIAO with hopes to open more locations across the country. Customers will find a huge selection of dumplings packaged to go with tea. This is a great spot for a quick and filling meal.

Fuel up with decent Japanese and Thai food fast and for cheap right up the street from the festival.Hot Woks Cool Sushiis a local Chicago Pan Asian chain for noodles and sushi rolls.

Recently renovated, this historic Chicago pub is friendly and has a full menu of baby back ribs and classic drinks.Miller’s Pubhas been around for more than 80 years. This is a no-frills spot that screams old-school Chicago.

A favorite of several Latin American baseball players on the Chicago White Sox, the new location ofBienMeSabe Venezuelan Arepa Baris more quick serve. Arepas are the name of the game here and there’s a deep selection. There’s also ceviche and empanadas. Warning: It’s closed on Sunday.

Only a handful of names are associated with Chicago outside of the city. Barack Obama and Michael Jordan are easy marks. But Chicago’s gangster ties still make Al Capone a figure many connect with the city. Exchequer only opened in 1982, but the building allegedly housed a speakeasy where Capone and his goons would frequent. The pub serves thin pizzas, barbecue ribs, salads, and more.

This recently opened restaurant is inspired by Japanese listening rooms, bars that play full albums on vinyl with impressive sound systems. This restaurant is from DMK Restaurants and they’ve got bar snacks, salads, and impressive entrees like steamed walleye, mushroom rigatoni, and a 10-ounce steak. There’s also an afternoon happy hour from Tuesday to Friday with $10 cocktails.

This Latin coffee shop and counter-service eatery is a good bet for a quick breakfast or lunch with Cuban sandwiches and more.Cafecitohas three Chicago locations.

Mercat a la Planxais a Spanish stalwart is just a touch south on Michigan Avenue with plenty of small tapas-style plates, large meals, and cocktails and wine. Sit down in the full dining room or order a drink at the secluded downstairs bar.

Roots also has locations in West Town, Lincoln Square, and Old Town and the four serve the same menu: Quad Cities thin-crust pizza that’s cut into puffy strips. It’s a unique style that has made the pizzeria popular for families across Chicago. This South Loop/Printer’s Row location has a gorgeous patio space with a retractable roof.

Yes, folks can grab a hot dog at fest, but why fight those lines? Devil Dawgs is a Chicago mini chain that does a proper dog through the garden with all the toppings that the city is known for. This is where to stop to try some authentic Chicago street fare.

Eleven City Diner offers classic diner fare with Jewish deli classic like filling pastrami and corned beef sandwiches. Diners will find breakfast served all day, lox, bagels, soups, salads, and more.

Chicago loves its deep-dish pizza, but the city has more than one pizza style. Crispy square-cut tavern style pies are a South Side invention, andAurelio’s Pizzais among the premier pizza makers in the city. Get it with giardiniera.

Minghin has several locations around Chicago and specialize in dim sum car service. The decor has all the trappings of a traditional Chinese restaurant, including the Lazy Susan trays. This is a dumpling lover’s delight; the steamed shrimp are among the top selections.

Those with an appetite for South Side Chicago cuisine will want to visitFlo & Santo’s. There are pierogis, pork wings, and tavern-style pizzas at this popular restaurant.