The lunch side of brunch offers treasures like the ’99 Turkey Sandwich – a masterpiece of avocado, tomato, lettuce, red onion, sprouts, and chile aioli that has remained on the menu for good reason.

Illinois has seafood spots so good they’ve turned rational people into road-tripping food pilgrims. These aren’t fancy-schmancy places with white tablecloths and snooty servers who judge your wine ...