Steak house · Loop
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"Kindling, a charhouse-style restaurant centered around an open hearth, will also be opening in the Catalog food space in Willis Tower." - aimee.levitt
Pub · Lakeview East
Duke of Perth is a cozy Lakeview Scottish pub famed for its massive whiskey selection and legendary all-you-can-eat fish & chips.
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British restaurant · Avondale
Owen & Engine, a cozy British-inspired gastropub in Logan Square, captivates diners with its hearty dishes like acclaimed burgers, fish and chips, and a warm ambiance of leather and wood, making it a go-to for comfort food and craft brews.
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Vietnamese restaurant · Uptown
Uptown's Tank Noodle dishes up hearty pho, banh mi, and bubble tea in a casual, spacious spot with a massive Vietnamese menu.
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Lesbian bar · Humboldt Park
Step into Dorothy, a chic basement cocktail lounge with a cozy 70s vibe, where inclusivity reigns and inventive drinks flow amidst a welcoming atmosphere.
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Pakistani restaurant · West Rogers Park
Nestled on vibrant Devon Avenue, this spacious and family-friendly Pakistani spot serves up memorable dishes like their legendary nihari and succulent chicken boti in a sleek, welcoming atmosphere.
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Hamburger restaurant · Fulton River District
Maillard Tavern is a casual-chic joint in River West serving up stellar burgers, inventive cocktails, and decadent milkshakes in a cozy bar setting.
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Pizza restaurant · Ashburn
Since 1932, Vito & Nick's has been a South Side legend crafting crispy, paper-thin, tavern-style pizzas loaded with classic sausage and a splash of Old Style.
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Restaurant · West Town
Maxwells Trading melds Asian-inspired small plates like scallion griddle bread and Japanese sweet potato with vibrant cocktails in a sleek, sunlit West Loop warehouse.
Pizza restaurant · Lincoln Park
This cozy Lincoln Park spot dishes out legendary, cheesy Chicago-style pizza pot pies and hearty Italian grinders in a historic, prohibition-era vibe.
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Bowling alley · Lakeview
This vintage bowling alley offers a charming retro vibe with manually set lanes, billiards, and a lively bar serving hearty pub fare and craft brews.
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