Solo Dining Recommendations?

[mchutch]

Hi,

Will be in Chicago next week for a couple days for a conference, will have time for dinner one night and maybe a second night. I need some recommendations for dining solo. I have been to Avec and sat at the counter and really liked the atmosphere and the food. I was thinking of trying Publican this time around but am open any other recommendations for solo dining?

Thanks,

Mary from Seattle