OLD MARKET. As the name implies, this local grille's decor features wood and brass accents and a long bar down the center. The Brass Grille is a bit upscale, but entrée prices are moderate. The menu features favorites like fresh oysters and Oysters Rockefeller. Additional items, which are typical American entrées highlighted with an Italian fare, include pork, steak, seafood, chicken, and pasta. Business casual attire. Reservations recommended.

OLD MARKET. With 110 beers and great pizza, this is the place to enjoy dinner with a diverse and friendly group. Old Chicago attracts a mixed crowd of young and old, is usually packed, and sports both a full service bar as well as video games. The food includes pasta, bread sticks, burgers, fish n' chips and pizza. Prices range from moderate to inexpensive, and the atmosphere is homey and jovial. Old Chicago's decor is brightly lit, and the restaurant even continues serving late into the night. Casual attire.

OLD MARKET. Turn of the century antiques and collectibles accentuate the decor at this local eatery. Spaghetti Works features family-style cooking and serves up some of the city's best quick Italian cuisine. The menu features pastas, manicotti, ravioli, and the ever-popular spaghetti entrée. Diners can enjoy their meal in one of several eating areas, which range from booths to an actual railroad dining car. This is fun for the entire family, and prices are quite affordable.

OLD MARKET. Delicious Italian and Mediterranean influenced cuisine is served in an elegantly casual setting at Vivace. The decor includes exposed brick walls, neatly set tables, a glass front, and the charm of a lively and stylish ambience. The menu features pastas with a variety of toppings like Carabonara, pesto, and cream-based sauces as well as a variety of dishes that include salmon, shrimp, or beef. Risottos, couscous, tapas, and pizza are also available, and the menu changes daily. A highlight at Vivace is its exclusive wine list that has almost 200 wines. Business casual attire. Reservations recommended.

OLD MARKET. With an aluminum and white 1950s diner decor, enjoying a pizza slice and a cold brew at Zio's is like stepping back into time. This pizzeria is the real thing. Homemade dough, fresh made sauces, and natural toppings add to the flavor of the pies. Zio's Pizzeria also has Neapolitan pies, like the zucchini supreme, and calzones with names like the Mini-Bronx, which features pepperoni, Canadian bacon, onions, and mushrooms. Daily specials include the Manhattan chicken melt and meatball hoagie, as well as salad options. The service is friendly and the ambience very casual. Other locations are Midtown-12997 W Center Rd (330-1444) and West-7834 W Dodge Rd (391-1881).