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Elate Restaurant
111 W. Huron St.
Hotel Felix
312-202-9900
The Hotel Felix's contemporary restaurant opened in August 2009, with a menu big on small plates.
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| River North | American
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Bob McCullough's Pub & Billiards
333 S. Roselle Road
847-352-1700
Two rows of tournament-quality tables feature at this Schaumburg billiards parlor, which also offers dart boards, 14 televisions and a long wooden bar serving cheap Miller Light drafts. There's a menu of burgers, sandwiches, soups, salads, and other American favorites. Breakfast is served all day until the latenight closing, and from one hour before closing, it's free.
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| Northwest Suburbs | Bar - Club
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Leo's Coney Island
3455 N Southport Ave
773-281-LEOS
Will this Michigan-based phenomenon catch on in Chicago? Will Chicagoans accept a new kind of hot dog into their lives? Leo's Coney Island is betting on a resounding "yes" to both of these questions, opening its first location outside of Michigan and getting a new set of Midwesterns hooked on its famous Coney Island dogs (with chili, mustard and onions) and Greek salad. Catering to the neighborhood, the takeout window is open until 2 a.m. on weekends.
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| West Lakeview | Greek
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Orange - River North
738 N Clark St
312-202-0600
Opening an hour earlier than its other locations (7 am) to cater to the 9-to-5 crowd, this expanding local brunch chain is known for its creative pancakes and omelettes, killer coffee and make-your-own juice bar. Open daily until 3 pm.
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| River North | Breakfast - Brunch
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| Brazzaz Best | South American | Top | Private Parties | Steak House | Chicago | River North
539 N. Dearborn St.
312-595-9000
A visually stunning premiere Brazilian steakhouse serving a dazzling variety of meats in continuous tableside service called Rodizio.
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| River North | Steaks
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Elly's Pancake House
101 W North Ave
312-643-2300
Open 24 hours, Elly's Pancake House serves a range of traditional breakfast foods--including omelettes, crepes, French toast and blintzes--plus a few burgers, chicken and diner-style sandwiches. The Old Town location is part of a small chain, with restaurants in Mundelein and Arlington Heights.
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| Old Town | Breakfast - Brunch
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Jacky's on Prairie
2545 Prairie Ave.
847-733-0899
Blind Faith Cafe's owner, David Lipschutz, and chef, Jonadab Silva, are behind this bistro, where they combine the classic French traditions of former owner Jacky Pluton with updated, globally inspired cuisine.
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| North Shore | Global - Eclectic
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Klopa Grill & Cafe
4835 N Western Ave
773-745-5672
Lincoln Square is one of Chicago's most eclectic food neighborhoods, with traditional fare from Japan, Greece, Italy, Thailand and now Serbia, thanks to Klopa Grill & Cafe. Specializing in Serbian barbecue, expect kabobs, burgers and steaks, served with grilled onions and fries. Crepes and Serbian coffee are also available.
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| Lincoln Square | Balkan
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Kamehachi Wells St.
1400 N. Wells St.
312-664-3663
Kamehachi of Tokyo was originally founded in Chicago in 1967 by
Mrs. Marion Konishi, and is widely recognized as the first sushi bar in the city.
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| Old Town | Japanese
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M Burger
161 E. Huron St.
312-254-8500
This tiny fast-casual burger joint, an offshoot of the famed Tru, offers a few signature burgers, sandwiches and shakes. Bonus: You can catch a view of Tru's kitchen from the counter.
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| Streeterville | Burgers - Sandwiches
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