Bar & grill · Portage Park
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"A neighborhood beer bar with food and live music, expected to open this spring." - Naomi Waxman
Italian restaurant · Near North Side
La Storia offers a cozy, historic Italian dining experience in the Gold Coast, featuring great homemade pastas and a charming courtyard for relaxed meals.
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Restaurant · Bucktown
A lively cocktail haven, this Bucktown gem serves up deliciously reimagined American-Chinese classics in a fun, welcoming atmosphere.
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Thai restaurant · Noble Square
Tucked in West Town, Opart Thai House offers a cozy vibe and a menu bursting with classic favorites and spicy delights, perfect for both casual dinners and takeout cravings.
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Restaurant · Lakeview
Family-focused option for refined American comfort foods plus brunch, full bar & happy hour.
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Bar · Wicker Park
This lively, art deco lounge in Wicker Park serves late-night bites like burgers and addictive fried snacks, making it a perfect dive for night owls.
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Lebanese restaurant · West Town
Beity, a cozy haven in Fulton Market, serves an inventive Lebanese-French tasting menu that feels like a heartfelt embrace from Chef Ryan Fakih's culinary roots.
Pizza restaurant · Old Town Triangle
Nestled in Old Town, Professor Pizza serves up a feast of Chicago's finest tavern-style pies in a lively, family-friendly setting—an absolute must-try!
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American restaurant · Old Town Triangle
Nookies, a beloved Chicago diner since 1973, serves an expansive menu of breakfast classics and brunch favorites in a lively, welcoming atmosphere.
Chinese restaurant · Bridgeport
Nestled in a Bridgeport strip mall, Da Mao Jia serves fiery Sichuan street food with standout dumplings and hot pot that ignite the senses.
Diner · Ravenswood
Tucked in Andersonville, this charming diner elevates the breakfast game with specialty coffees and a menu of hearty, housemade eats, perfect for a cozy brunch or a quick bite.
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