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"I’m going big and saying the South Side was essential to my dining this year, and Nita’s Gumbo was one of my favorite takeouts." - Ashok Selvam
Louisiana-style gumbo, seafood, and roux-tossed wings
8100 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60617 Get directions
$10–20
Chinese restaurant · Chinatown
Skewers of grilled meats, seafood, veggies, and hot pot
5 Postcards
American restaurant · Edgewater
American comfort food with a twist & bakery carryout
18 Postcards
Vietnamese restaurant · Lakeview
Modern Vietnamese spot with duck salad & pho
24 Postcards
Korean restaurant · Avondale
Burgers, pad Thai, cocktails, and vinyl spins
77 Postcards
Spice store · Old Town
All manner of rubs, salts & extracts, plus housemade mixes
9 Postcards
Barbecue restaurant · Beverly
Brisket, ribs, wings, catfish, mac n cheese, cornbread
17 Postcards
Fine dining restaurant · Sheffield Neighbors
Legendary fine dining celebrating food, wine, and hospitality
15 Postcards
Mexican restaurant · Belmont Heights
Nayarit-style seafood, BYOB, outdoor patio, great drinks
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Coffee shop · Wicker Park
80s-themed coffee shop with DeLorean, unique lattes
11 Postcards
Coffee shop · Bridgeport
Asian inspired coffee, ube latte, Spanish latte, pastries