Just Turkey Restaurant - Halsted, Chicago

Though some people may only associate turkey with deli-style sandwiches or Presidential pardons, the chefs at Just Turkey have a much more evolved view of the bird. Using a bit of spice and a whole lot of creativity, they've worked turkey into a range of traditional American staples, unveiling dishes as varied as turkey chili, turkey lasagna with spinach, and even turkey nachos. And while it's hard to pass up a juicy turkey polish with fries or a spicy jerk turkey burger, the shop's specialty is its turkey barbecue, which includes plates of deep-fried turkey ribs and honey glazed smoked turkey legs.