Phil Vettel sure likes the $17 fish and chips at the Gage. You would too if you had an expense account. If you want to save some bucks and get equally good fare, try the $12 version at the Gage’s sister restaurant, The Grafton (4530 N. Lincoln Ave.), or the $8.25 Atlantic Cod at the Red Lion (2446 N. Lincoln Ave).

Of course, fish is so old school Wisconsin, why not check out some of Chicago’s best shrimp houses instead. I wrote the article for Time Out last year, and unfortunately my favorite spot, the Southside Shrimp House is now closed. Snappy’s is still awesome, as is Troha’s and Calumet fisheries. Goose Island offers you the best value in town.