Wine bar · Near North Side
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"A popular spot in Downtown Chicago for wine lovers, bachelorette parties, and group gatherings, the second incarnation of Pops has made the corner of State and Ohio a drinking destination." - Ashok Selvam
Restaurant · South Lawndale
Casual spot serving up standard Mexican fare alongside exotic meats such as rattlesnake & alligator.
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Fast food restaurant · Mount Greenwood
Local, counter-serve fast-food chain, for fried & grilled sandwiches, hot dogs & burgers.
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Book store · Hyde Park
Low-ceilinged & mazelike bookshop with a literary vibe & a wide stock, plus a kids' section.
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Mediterranean restaurant · Bridgeport
Buzzy cafe serving falafel & shawarma plates & wraps (made with housemade flatbread) in casual digs.
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Pizza restaurant · River North
Family-owned local chain for Italian classics & Chicago-style, deep-dish pizzas with buttery crusts.
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Brewery · Goose Island
House & guest brews are tapped at this funky tasting room also offering cocktails, wine & coffee.
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Dumpling restaurant · Loop
Modern pit stop for hand-pressed Northern Chinese dumplings & milk teas in funky surroundings.
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Chinese restaurant · South Loop
Long-running sit-down spot for classic Chinese plates like chow mein & orange chicken.
Organic restaurant · Lakeview
Casual, vibrant spot with sustainable eats plus coffee, craft brews & regular live music.
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American restaurant · Streeterville
This bistro in the Knickerbocker Hotel offers a variety of choices, from burgers to pasta and fish.