Chef Art Smith's Reunion

Let’s face it, locals don’t have much reason to visit Navy Pier. But if you do find yourself there, you might as well make the best out of it and sit down to a good meal. Replacing seafood chain Bubba Gump’s Shrimp Co., celebrity chef Art Smith’s new waterfront restaurant delivers comforting Southern fare. You’ll munch on dishes like fried green tomatoes, shrimp and grits and Smith’s famous fried chicken complemented by mashed potatoes and house-made hot sauce. To finish, the moist hummingbird cake flavored with bananas, pineapples and pecans is a perfect sendoff that may entice you to come to the pier more often.