Literally a step away from the Granville stop on the Red Line in Rogers Park, Summer is the perfect place to enjoy Thai and Pan-Asian fares. At Summer, you'll find everything from traditional curry and stir-fried noodle dishes on the menu, to the deliciously unique Scallop Dynamite and Panang Salmon. We hope that you enjoy many memorable dining experiences with us. - Menu Pages

Some noodle and rice shops are dives, but this Edgewater cutie isn't one of them. A sleek, modern space that opened in October 2007, the BYOB pan-Asian eatery was purposefully named to put smiles on the faces of down-trodden, winter-weary neighborhood folks. Literally a step away from the Granville stop on the Red Line, Summer is the perfect place to grab takeout on your way home, but the warm orange and white interior may inspire you to lose the coat and stay a while. If you can take the heat, go for the Spicy Basil stir-fried with fresh basil, green beans, onions and bell pepper in a chili garlic sauce. You'll find the usual curry and stir-fried noodle dishes on the menu, but unique items such as the Scallop Dynamite or Panang salmon spice things -- literally. Metromix