Today marks the start of the 17th Annual Chicago Restaurant Week, which is the perfect opportunity to explore the Chicago food scene, have a taste of the hundreds of cuisines the city has to offer and experience one of the major reasons why Chicago has been the Best Big City in the U.S. for seven years in a row.

Each neighborhood has a selection of notable restaurants to choose from which provide prefixed menus for brunch, lunch and dinner, exceptionally crafted to provide the best dining experience for guests. With over 400 participating restaurants across the city, there is food to appease every kind of palate.

Enjoy a variety of foods from around the world, local favorites or traditional American food. Must-try spots include award-winning restaurants, diet friendly restaurants with vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options and places with one-of-a-kind dining experiences.

Chicago Restaurant Week runs until Feb. 4. To make a reservation and view a full list of participating restaurants visit the Chicago Restaurant Week website.

Cheers!