For lovers of craft beer and tacos, it doesn't get much better than Rick Bayless' new addition to his Mexican restaurant empire — Cruz Blanca in the West Loop.

Exploring Chicago’s neighborhoods, one street corner at a time

Stephanie Krupka Restaurant hostess How long you’ve lived here: Almost three years. What you like best about Chicago: I love the proximity to the lake, whether its summer or one of many chilly Chicago days, the lake is always incredibly calming. Best meal you’ve had recently: My favorite recent meal was at Landmark. I’ve been ...