Despite the earlier comment, I recommend giving Tapas Barcelona in Evanston a try. I've eaten both there and Iberico many times, and I've found the food quality and freshness at Barcelona to be much more consistent. YMMV, right?

I led the way for a group of 5 FTers to dinner at 1492 a few weeks ago. Still my favorite tapas place in Chicago :)

Too tired (or hung-over?) to get dressed on New Year's Day? CAFE BA-BA-REEBA doesn't care. The Lincoln Park restaurant gives guests who dine in their pajamas on New Year's Day a voucher in the dollar amount of their meal for use later in 2006 as part of its ANNUAL PAJAMA PARTY LUNCH. Libations include Cava cocktails and a build-your-own bloody Mary bar. Jan. 1, 2006 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., reservations required. 2024 N. Halsted St., 773-935-5000, http://www.cafebabareeba.com

Meson Sabika in Naperville
 

If anyone spends anytime in the western 'burbs, Meson Sabika in Naperville is quite good. It's a beautiful setting too - in a huge white mansion. Food is much better than Ba Ba Reeba - I haven't been to Iberico, so I can't compare.

If you want to go to Meson Sabika, reservations are needed for the weekend evenings.