"There’s nothing attractive about the ground during Fake Spring, since it’s spent months waterlogged under all the melty snow and ice. And the Indiana-style smashed burgers at The Region in Roscoe Village aren’t the prettiest things either. But they’re delicious, and the caramelized edges they get from being pressed flat on the grill make them worth any and all aesthetic compromises. Plus, this counter-service spot feels like the kind of place you’d stop in during the summer after a day at the pool." - adrian kane, john ringor, nick allen