What are some of the best restaurants in the US? Let’s see what the expert chefs, restaurateurs and celebrities have to say. After seeing such helpful advice from our last two round-up posts on travel savings tips and inspirational travel advice, we could hardly wait to see the words of wisdom that we would hear from a new batch of travelers. So, in an effort to learn from some of the world’s most experienced industry professionals, we reached out to them to hear their response to this one simple question:

What’s your favorite restaurant in Chicago and why?

We got loads of great advice, as these travelers reflected back on their many years of dining and really gave us some tips from the heart. So without further ado, here are their responses, which are shared in the order that they were received:

1. “I think I’d have to say Mon Ami Gabi. The rooms intimate, upbeat and romantic. The foods always spot-on delicious and classic French.”

Gale Gand, Nationally acclaimed pastry chef, restaurateur at Chicago’s Tru Restaurant, cookbook author, television personality, @GaleGand

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