Taco restaurant · Lincoln Park
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"Velvet Taco is one of the new additions to Lincoln Common, a development on the former Children’s Memorial Hospital site." - Ashok Selvam
American restaurant · East Garfield Park
Offbeat neighborhood pick, offering a Southern-style menu with a variety of chicken & sides.
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Wine bar · Roscoe Village
New American sharing plates & an extensive wine list in a small storefront with booths & a patio.
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Mexican restaurant · Belmont Gardens
Bright, buzzy venue fixing up Mexican staples, including tacos, burritos & birria.
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Gay bar · Humboldt Park
Fast food restaurant · Dunning
Casual retro eatery that turns out Italian beef, pizza, burgers, hot dogs & other fast fare.
Korean restaurant · Ravenswood
Dancen in Lincoln Square is a cozy, hidden gem where smoky Korean BBQ meets a nostalgic vibe, serving up spicy fire chicken and delicious drinks.
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Nepalese restaurant · West Rogers Park
Family-owned restaurant serving Nepalese & Indian dishes in a relaxed, white-tablecloth dining room.
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South Indian restaurant · Loop
Nestled in a lively food hall, this vegan haven serves up deliciously crispy dosas and flavorful Indian comfort food that you can't resist.
Coffee shop · Rogers Park
Cozy, community-minded coffeehouse serving homemade baked goods and lunch.
Steak house · Streeterville
Tucked in a historic building, this luxury steakhouse serves perfectly cooked meats and stylish seafood in a refined yet inviting atmosphere.