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615 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60661

An instant success when it debuted in 2003, avec is the second restaurant from One Off Hospitality, the group behind Blackbird, Publican, The Violet Hour, Big Star and Nico Osteria. The restaurant, specializes in Mediterranean-inspired small plate dishes, vino and beer.

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Portillo's Hot Dogs / Barnelli's Pasta Bowl

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100 W. Ontario St., Chicago, IL 60610

The restaurant chain launched in 1963 out of the founder's trailer. And now he boasts more than 48 units all over the country, including Alaska. Portillo's is most famous for fast food made to order, including hot dogs, fried chicken sandwiches and burgers. The chain has also developed a cult following for its chocolate cake AND chocolate cake milk shake.

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Omakase Yume

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651 W. Washington, Chicago, IL 60661

Having earned a Michelin star in 2021, Omakase Yume has solidified its place as one of the best-known and finest spots in Chicago for Japanese cuisine.

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Pizzeria Due

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619 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL 60611

Chicago pizza institution with an old-time feel baking deep-dish crusts laden with cheese & sauce.

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Adorn

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900 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611

Adorn at the Four Seasons is a lively new restaurant from James Beard award-winning Chef Jonathon Sawyer, serving exceptional food and full of surprises.

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Esme

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2200 N. Clark, Chicago, IL 60614

One of the most exciting restaurants to open in Chicago since the pandemic hit, Esme brings together art and food in a combiantion that as lovely to look at as it is delicious to eat.

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Dear Margaret

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2965 N. Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60657

Dear Margaret in Lakeview offers a type of “ethnic” cuisine rarely seen in Chicago: French-Canadian, the food of French immigrants who settled in the Great White North and brought their love of food with them

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Momotaro

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820 W. Lake St., Chicago, IL 60607

Three levels of spectacular modern Japanese dining can be experienced at this sprawling West Loop project from Boka Restaurant Group (Boka, GT Fish & Oyster, Girl and the Goat). The top level is for private dining, the main level is designated for the full dining experience, and the lower-level izakaya

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Lure Fishbar

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616 N. Rush, Chicago, IL 60611

With locations in New York City, South Beach and now Chicago, Lure Fishbar lays out a spectacularly broad and deep selection of fish and seafood.

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Margeaux Brasserie

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11 E. Walton St., Chicago, IL 60611

One of the country's foremost celebrity chefs is finally in Chicago, as Michael Mina marks his local debut with this French stunner. Adjoined by a casual French patisserie called Petit Margeaux, this elegant brasserie on the third floor of the Waldorf Astoria Chicago hotel features all the upscale stylings one would expect of a Parisian parlor.

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Marchesa

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535 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL 60654

Kathryn Sullivan Alvera (Narcisse, Domaine and Prosecco) and partner Jason Clark are behind this sleek, multi-level River North establishment with a vintage Parisian vibe.

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avec River North

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141 W. erie street, Chicago, IL 60654

From One Off Hospitality, the restaurant group that brought you such Chicago classics as Blackbird, Publican and avec, comes avec River North, specializing in sophisticated yet casual Mediterranean-influenced cuisine

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Bar Goa

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116 W. Hubbard, Chicago, IL 60654

Goa is a city on the southwestern coast of India; it's a former Portuguese territory, and the food at Goa restaurant in Chicago reflects a blend of Indian and Portuguese culinary traditions.

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Le Colonial - Chicago

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57 E. Oak St., Chicago, IL 60611

Le Colonial, with locations in New York and San Francisco, also boasts a popular outpost in the heart of Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood. After more than 20 years in its original space on Rush Street,

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Andros Taverna

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2542 N. Milwaukee, Chicago, IL 60647

Many Greek restaurants serve basically the same food; not so at Andros Taverna, where Chef Doug Psaltis serves contemporary Mediterranean food inspired by the classic taverns of Greece, as well as a few items prepared using family recipes.

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Pops for Champagne

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601 N. State St., Chicago, IL 60654

The city's first-ever lounge dedicated to sparkling wine and Champagne continues to set the standards. The venue seamlessly pairs vino with a menu of smart small plates and raw bar items.

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Alinea

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1723 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60614

James Beard Award winner Grant Achatz, who won the coveted "Outstanding Chef Award" in 2008, is one of the city's most acclaimed chefs. His unique, cutting-edge cuisine, full of twists and turns, comes with equally remarkable service, and an extremely high price.

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Armitage Alehouse

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1000 W. Armitage, Chicago, IL 60614

In Lincoln Park, Armitage Alehouse captures the vibe of a London pub with a wood-burning fireplace, a piano player, and select ales and cocktails.

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Piccolo Sogno

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2 locations in Chicago

On Chicago’s near north side, Piccolo Sogno is the “little dream” of Chef Tony Priolo, whose goal has been to serve the very finest in rustic Italian cuisine, using locally...

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Vin Chicago

Long-standing massive emporium stocking a large variety of wines sold at discount prices.

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Hideout

"The Hideout is music, art, performance, plays, poetry, rock and rebellion." Called the Hideout since its legal opening in 1934, the onetime speakeasy is housed in a 100-year-old balloon-frame house. Live music features nightly and regular fundraisers promote largely liberal causes.

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Phodega

Phodega is the seemingly inevitable union of a shop selling the immensely popular Southeast Asian soup, pho, and the Latin American bodega, or small grocery store, found in metro areas across the United States.

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Ada Street

David Morton and Michael Kornick (DMK Burger Bar, Fish Bar) have collaborated once again.

Mable's Table

Now open in Bucktown's former, longstanding Jane's space, Mable's Table is an homage to moms from chef Anthony Reyes. In a world where fast-casual restaurants are dominating the dining landscape,

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Local Foods

Local Foods is founded by Chicagoans Andrew Lutsey and Dave Rand, who each bring experience in agricultural production and marketing and distribution of locally grown foods. Our wholesale product list features a full line of pasture-raised proteins, organic and sustainably-raised fruits and vegetables, value-added products, specialty items and much more.

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Hollywood Grill

Hollywood Grill has a variety of mouthwatering selections for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late night. From pancakes, omelettes, and egg breakfast to burgers, chicken, and steak, we’ve got something for just about everybody. Whether you are young or more mature, Hollywood Grill is the place for great tasting meals 24 hours a day.

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Cortland's Garage

The old Leopard Lounge transforms into an upscale sports venue.

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Bucktown Pub

It's a no-frills bar that even allows you to bring your dog.

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Fort Willow

Indigenous flavors and spices converge at Fort Willow; a journey for the senses set amid the nostalgia of a reimagined childhood tree fort.

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Interurban Cafe & Pastry Shop

Former Charlie Trotter's and Glazed and Infused pastry star Christine McCabe has broken out on her own with this edgy sweets and savories shop located in an alley. Incidentally, it's located pretty close to her old stomping crowds of Trotter's. Ingredients are local and seasonally driven.

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