Spotlighting restaurants in the Chicago area that do not have liquor licenses and allow their customers to "BYOB," or bring-your-own-bottle, this conveniently sized resource provides all the information needed for an enjoyable BYOB dining experience. The guide introduces establishments that not only allow but encourage their patrons to bring their own wine, beer, or spirits. Included here are 15 detailed neighborhood maps and cross-referenced indices of BYOBs by cuisine and neighborhood.

This new edition has been expanded to include restaurants with a liquor license that allow customers to BYOB for a corkage fee of $10 or less, and off-the-beaten path BYOB options such as local theaters.

Anchored by comprehensive listings of BYOB restaurants and wine stores as well as lively information on food-pairing guidelines and BYOB etiquette, this edition reflects the growth of the BYOB trend in Chicago, as more people are learning to appreciate the savings and personal enjoyment of bringing their own bottles of wine, beer, or spirits to dinner.