BRUNO'S TOP 10

New restaurants offer a rush, but for food with history, Chicago'sageless eateries should not be forgotten.Lou Mitchell's Opened 1923. Breakfast is my thing here. Thelogging camp atmosphere is spirited and, to say the least,interesting. Great omelets and homemade pastries. Call (312)939-3111. 565 W. Jackson Green Door Tavern Opened 1921. I like theold signs and stuff on the walls and the way the building leans tothe right - it adds character. Try a burger, ribs or chili. Call(312) 664-5496. 678 N. OrleansComo Inn Opened 1924. As big as a soccer stadium (but with cozynooks) and as festive. Try one of the pasta dishes that comes witha red sauce and the chicken cacciatore. Call (312) 421-5222. 546 N.MilwaukeeClub Lago Opened 1952. An inexpensive, delightful hole-in-the-wallthat serves basic Italian with a touch of American. Try thespaghetti and meatballs, eggplant parmigiana. Call (312) 951-2849.331 W. SuperiorTwin Anchors Opened 1932. One of the last of the great old tavernsthat is a shrine to Sinatra (check the jukebox selections). Greatribs, and the burgers are fine, too. Call (312) 266-1616. 1655 N.SedgwickBerghoff Opened 1898. A Loop legend that is awash in Old Worldambience and serves a mix of German and American specialties. Trythe sauerbraten, schnitzel or fish specials. Call (312) 427-3170. 17W. AdamsGolden Ox Opened 1921. Early Alpine decor, marvelous waitstaff,classic German food heaped high on the plate. Try: oxtail soup,schnitzel, stroganoff and strudel. Call (312) 664-0780. 1578 N.ClybournCape Cod Room Opened 1933. Nice nautical decor, a maitre'd (PatrickBredin) who never forgets a name, and some of the best snapper soupand Dover sole around. At the Drake Hotel; call (312) 787-2200. 140E. WaltonVernon Park Tap Opened 1930. Excellent Old World Italian food in amix of old tavern (the original restaurant) and new atrium. Anypasta, eggplant or veal dish. (312) 733-3393. 1073 W. Vernon ParkAnn Sather Opened 1945. I love breakfast (awesome cinnamon rolls)here more than lunch or dinner, but when I'm up for Swedish meatballsor pickled herring, this is the place. (773) 348-2378. 929 W. Belmont