Halal restaurant · Arcadia Terrace
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"Bamyan Kabob, a new Middle Eastern/Mediterranean restaurant serving halal meat, is located at 5701 N. California Avenue." - Ashok Selvam
Lounge · River North
Posh rooftop restaurant & lounge in the Godfrey Hotel offering New American fare, booze & more.
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Bar · Old Town Triangle
Casual eatery serving pizza, pub food & plenty of beer in the bar area & on a big outdoor patio.
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Bar · Near North Side
Hip Rick Bayless outpost with a generous mezcal collection to pair with modern Mexican plates.
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Barbecue restaurant · Lakeview
Asian-influenced BBQ pairs with Southern cocktails & live country music in a large urban-chic space.
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Mediterranean restaurant · Streeterville
Beach-season spot serving burgers, Mediterranean fare & cocktails in an open-air setting.
Restaurant · River North
Neighborhood spot serving Mediterranean fare and chef-driven pizzas, plus craft cocktails and classic pastries.
Filipino restaurant · Albany Park
Family-owned neighborhood spot serving Filipino cooking in a relaxed dining room.
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Italian restaurant · Hyde Park
This charming eatery serves up fantastic Neapolitan pizzas and standout pastas alongside a solid lineup of cocktails and Cal-Ital wines.
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Brunch restaurant · Logan Square
Small, easygoing restaurant serving an American breakfast & lunch menu with Caribbean flavors.
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Hotel · Loop
Polished quarters with river views in a sleek hotel offering a rooftop lounge, a tavern & a spa. Next to an El station on a street lined with upscale shops and restaurants, this sleek hotel in the Theater District is 2 blocks from the Chicago River and 11 minutes' walk from the sculptures at Millennium Park. Polished rooms with river views feature flat-screen TVs, iPod docks and Wi-Fi (fee), as well as minibars and coffeemakers. Suites add living rooms with kitchenettes, dining areas, and spa-style bathrooms with soaking tubs. Room service is available. A chic rooftop lounge with a glass-enclosed deck offers river and park views. There's also an upscale tavern and a high-end spa. Valet parking is available for a surcharge.