Mexican restaurant · West Town
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"Leña Brava and Cruz Blanca quietly changed hands earlier this year, as the owners of Au Cheval have taken over Rick Bayless’ former Mexican restaurant and brewpub along Randolph Street." - Ashok Selvam
Pizza restaurant · Heart of Chicago
Nestled in Pilsen, Novel Pizza offers a cozy, nostalgic vibe, serving up razor-thin tavern-style pies that are absolute game-changers.
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Social club · Loop
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Dim sum restaurant · South Loop
MingHin Cuisine offers a lively modern space for dim sum and hot pots in Chinatown, with friendly service and quick bites that cater to diverse tastes.
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Tourist attraction · Loop
Riverside pedestrian path featuring city views & dining, plus bridges, fishing piers & boat docks.
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Bar · Bucktown
Prohibition-era bar in a small space that hosts all kinds of live music & dancing on Saturday night.
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Ramen restaurant · West Town
Casual Japanese eatery offering a variety of ramen options, plus small plates, cocktails, and desserts.
Crab house · Near North Side
Shaw's Crab House is a vintage-chic seafood haven in Chicago, where exquisite oysters and crab legs steal the show in a festive yet relaxed atmosphere.
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American restaurant · Lakeview
Sandwiches, cheese boards & burgers plus loads of tap beers in a large space with TVs & pool tables.
Hot dog restaurant · West Rogers Park
Well-known hot dog joint established in 1967, also serving eats including burgers, salads & fries.
Chinese restaurant · Uptown
Long-running Chinese eatery known for its Hong Kong-style BBQ dishes, plus beer & cocktails.
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