Chicago is full of all kinds of restaurant gimmicks, but Prix Fixe (4835 N. Western Ave., 773-681-0651) — an eatery that serves its locally sourced, European inspired fare only from a prix-fixe menu — is one I can get behind. Owned by husband-and-wife team John Fuente and Alisa Gaylon (both of whom have spent time at Chicago's Le Cordon Bleu), the 34-seat space in Lincoln Square offers a three-course menu (each course has three to four options) for a mere $35. if that's too much for you, Prix Fixe will also let two diners split three courses for $50.

Prix Fixe officially opens this Saturday (though serving dinner tonight and tomorrow as well), and features dishes including goat-cheese gnocchi with mushrooms, parsley, garlic, and an herb broth; coq au vin with lardon, pearl onions, egg noodles, and thyme; and vanilla bean crème brûlée with cinnamon tuile and maple macaroon cookies. In addition, this week Prix Fixe introduced a menu of small plates (two for $8, three for $11, four for $14, five for $17) including a whole-wheat flatbread with caramelized onion, goat cheese, arugula and parmesan cheese straws with a roasted garlic dip. To add to the wallet appeal, Prix Fixe is currently BYOB while they're waiting for their liquor license, so make your reservation soon!