Italian restaurant · Near West Side
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"Sarah Grueneberg of Monteverde earned another nomination for Outstanding Chef (she won in 2017)." - Naomi Waxman
Chinese restaurant · Near North Side
Lao Sze Chuan: a spicy Sichuan haven in River North serving hearty, authentic bites like dry-chili chicken and Peking duck with bold kick.
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Bakery · South Loop
Paris Baguette is your go-to spot for an array of stunning pastries and fresh-baked delights, all in a cozy, inviting space perfect for a sweet escape.
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Restaurant · Chicago Midway International Airport
Nestled in Concourse B near Gate B14, BIG & littles serves up a funky array of unexpected fast-food delights like sushi-grade ahi tuna tacos and decadent foie gras fries.
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Coffee shop · Near North Side
Experience a coffee enthusiast's dream at Chicago's towering Starbucks Reserve Roastery, an Art Deco-inspired five-story temple of brews, bites, and beautiful skyline views, complete with a cocktail bar and exclusive merchandise.
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Restaurant · Noble Square
Step into Bar Biscay, a vibrant Spanish brasserie in West Town where seasonal small plates meet inventive cocktails in a lively atmosphere.
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Pizza restaurant · Bridgeport
Phil’s is a no-frills, cash-only Bridgeport spot known for its crispy, square-cut thin-crust pizzas loaded with chunky sausage and spicy giardiniera.
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Seafood restaurant · Lake Calumet Industrial District
Calumet Fisheries is a beloved, no-frills seafood shack on the 95th Street Bridge, renowned for its house-smoked fish and hearty fried seafood, making it a perfect grab-and-go spot for a riverside feast.
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Fine dining restaurant · Lincoln Park
Alinea, Grant Achatz’s Chicago gem, dazzles with inventive, theatrical New American tasting menus that redefine fine dining as a sensory adventure.
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Cocktail bar · Near North Side
Tucked away in a River North alley, this sleek tiki bar serves strong rum cocktails in vibrant ceramic mugs with a cool island vibe.
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Chinese restaurant · West Town
Stephanie Izard’s Duck Duck Goat serves creative, buzzing Chinese-American fare with cool vibes and standout dim sum in a hip Fulton Market setting.
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