Top 12 Chicago Newcomers Restaurants of 2012

As it is the last week of 2012, I wanted to share my favorite newcomers to the 312 dining scene. Since the world didn't end and if you live in Chicago and haven't been to these spots....you must try them ASAP! I would love to hear which are your favorite new restaurants in Chicago of 2012?

Antique Taco 

eat: 

Antique Taco Salad

Chili Cheese Curds

Crispy Fish Tempura Taco 

Rosemary's Margarita 

Horchata Milkshake 

      
Au Cheval
eat: 
Burger
Fried Bologna 
Mazto Ball soup 

Balena 
eat:
Zingerman's Burrata 
Orecchiette 
Pizza 

Bavettes
eat:
Fresh Oysters
Shaved prime rib 
Southern Style Fried chicken 
Lemon Meringue pie 

Boarding House
eat:  
The Alpine Pizza
Lobster Poutine
Edith's Fried Chicken 


Carriage House
eat:
Charleston She Crab Soup 
Shrimp and Grits
Down South Lyonaisse Salad
Skillet Cornbread

Little Goat
eat:
The Shrimp 
The Roast Beef
Bacon & Gouda Bread
Drink:
The Little Goat 

Kai Zan
eat:
Escolar Pearls
Orange Rush 
Omakase 
Green Monster 


Publican Quality Meats
eat: 
PB&L 
Chicken Parmesan 
Muffaletta


RPM
eat: 
Giuliana's Salad
Prime Beef Meatballs
Mama DePandi's Bucatini Pomodoro  
PS: I love G & B! 

Trencherman
eat:
Pickle Tots
Aged Pekin Duck
Milk Braised Pork Shoulder 

Want more? Here are the spots where I am a regular 
(besides the restaurants, I LOVE, listed above)

Athenian Room

Avec 

Barnaby's in Northbrook 

Bento Box

Big Star

Caffe Gelato

Cemitas Puebla   

Chickpea

Davanti Enoteca

grahamwich 

GT Fish & Oyster

Fujiyama in Northbrook   

Joe's Stone Crab 

Kasia's Deli 

La Scarola 

Le Bouchon

LuLu Cafe

Mana Food Bar 

Maude's Liquor Bar 

Mindy's Hot Chocolate 

Pizano's on Division

Ruxbin 

Upper Crust Bagels in Deerfield 

Yusho 

......and many more :  )