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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Clark Street Dog

Since 1977, the Velliotis family has been serving the Chicagoland area delicious Chicago-style food and drink. The restaurant has become known for Vienna Beef hot dogs including the signature Clark Street Dog, a play on the Chicago Dog with mustard, onion, relish, tomato, pickle, and sport peppers.

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TimeLine Theatre Company

TimeLine Theatre Company presents stories inspired by history that connect with today’s social and political issues. Our collaborative artistic team produces provocative theatre and educational programs that engage, entertain and enlighten.

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Wow Bao - Lakeview

The first Lakeview location of this Chicago mini chain features the same familiar, popular formula of classic steamed bao buns, potstickers, housemade ginger ales, salads, rice bowls, and more.

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Matisse

Snuggle up with a significant other at this garden-level lounge specializing in sophisticated nights.

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Cesar's Restaurant - Broadway

Spacious, family-owned Mexican bar & grill with classic dishes, margaritas & a festive atmosphere.

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Jake's Pub

Local fixture since 1933, this cash-only bar offers a huge beer selection, free popcorn & a jukebox.

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Select Cut Steakhouse

Family-friendly and family-operated since 1994, this casual steakhouse offers downtown-quality steaks at affordable neighborhood prices, plus ribs, seafood and highly lauded burgers.

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5411 Empanadas

The popular food truck with the crispy meat-, cheese- and vegetable-filled mini pastries now boasts a brick-and-mortar location.

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Soupbox / Icebox - Lakeview

Small storefront with few tables offering a rotating selection of a dozen homemade soups every day.

Binny's Beverage Depot - Lakeview

Binny's superstores offer a huge selection of fine wines, premium spirits, imported and domestic beers, cigars and gift items. This location also offers gourmet groceries and cheeses, a walk-in humidor, a wine cellar and storage services.

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George Street Pub

Vintage tavern featuring seafood, burgers & bar food plus over 50 craft brews & a beer garden.

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Crisp

Counter-service Korean restaurant specializing in fried chicken. Also serving burritos, steak and vegetable bowls, kimchee and much more (delivery available).

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Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba

It’s been about 35 years since Café Ba-Ba-Reeba opened in Chicago and in doing so kicked off the tapas trend that’s become common in many restaurants, some of which are not even Spanish. Now, Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba is opening a little further north, serving another community with the Spanish food that goes way beyond the tapas the Café helped popularize.

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Soupbox - River North

Choose from a dozen daily soups, such as beef stew, lobster bisque and New England clam chowder, as well as salads like Caesar, apple berry and Greek, and, in summer, gelato. Check the website for the day's offerings.

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Sakura Teppanyaki & Sushi Bar

Hibachi, Tepannyaki, Sushi, Thai, full service bar, Japanese kitchen menu, sidewalk cafe, plus FREE parking (in Walgreen's Lot) Free Teppanyaki Dinner and Tempura Ice-cream on your birthday with party of 4 or more

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Half Shell

King crab legs, oysters on the half shell and clams are the specialty at this down-scaled eatery that's been around since 1968. Half Shell observes first-come, first-served and cash-only policies.

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Duke of Perth

Established in 1989, the duke brings the true essence of pub culture to chicago. Within it's cozy confines you will find the city's largest collection of single malt whiskeys and some of the finest beers in the world, accompanied by good old-fashioned comfort food. Be sure to try our fish and chips--they are the best you'll find the side of the Atlantic!

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Parrots Bar and Grill

Modest watering hole offering American bites such as burgers & wings, plus a full bar, darts & pool.

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Nancy's Pizza

Chicago-style stuffed-crust pizza is the draw at this chain also offering thin-crust pies & pastas.

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Avenue Tavern

Salads, burgers & other pub grub in a space with TVs often playing Michigan sports events.

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El Nuevo Mexicano

El Nuevo Mexicano is Chicago’s spot to find a mix of traditional and creative Mexican dishes. We offer authentic options such as homemade Poblano Mole Enchiladas, Chipotle Carnitas, and Carne Sada en Salsa Molcajete.

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