The Big Easy by Jimmy Bannos

Bannos is no stranger to the Loop lunch crowd—he’s been feeding them for years at his Wabash location of Heaven on Seven. This outpost, which offers a pared-down menu of Southern foods, has none of the character of Heaven. But the jambalaya fares pretty well (nicely cooked shrimp; spicy bites of sausage), the collard greens have spunk, and the smothered lima beans make for a nice side. Still, we’d rather eat at Heaven on Seven, if only for the selection of hot sauces.