Pizza restaurant · Andersonville
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Fine dining restaurant · Lincoln Park
Alinea, Grant Achatz’s Chicago gem, dazzles with inventive, theatrical New American tasting menus that redefine fine dining as a sensory adventure.
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Mexican restaurant · Pilsen
Creative, upscale tamales with global flavors served in a funky spot decked out with Day of the Dead graffiti and a chill patio vibe.
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Mexican restaurant · Uptown
A cozy counter-serve gem, this taco haven dishes out mouthwatering al pastor and burritos, perfect for a quick, flavor-packed lunch.
Bar · Rogers Park
Mission Control is Rogers Park's lively arcade bar blending vintage games, craft cocktails, and pierogies, all wrapped in a nostalgic, laid-back vibe.
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Breakfast restaurant · Hollywood Park
Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club serves creative, globally inspired brunch classics in a cozy rustic-chic spot with stellar service and a sunny patio.
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Japanese restaurant · Pilsen
Casa Madai in Pilsen combines Japanese and Mexican flavors in a cozy BYOB setting, offering standout omakase and unique tostadas.
Eastern European restaurant · Humboldt Park
Heritage blends chic Eastern European vibes with approachable caviar, inventive cocktails, and crave-worthy seasonal dishes in a lively neighborhood spot.
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New American restaurant · Ranch Triangle
Summer House Santa Monica serves fresh California-inspired dishes and wines in a bright, beachy space with a bakery full of irresistible treats.
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Fondue restaurant · Lincoln Park
Since ’65, Geja’s has been Chicago’s cozy, candlelit spot where you fondue dip everything, sip wines, and soak in romantic vibes.
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Seafood restaurant · River North
With rustic exposed-brick charm and shining chandeliers, this seafood haven serves up top-notch sustainable fish and cocktails that steal the show.
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