Deli · Lincoln Square
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"Gene’s Sausage Shop is a multilevel grocer with roots as a small wiener-maker, facing potential business impact from a rumored nearby Amazon store." - Naomi Waxman
Sushi restaurant · West Town
Nestled in the discreet West Loop, Mako offers a chic, intimate setting where each course of its exquisite omakase menu celebrates the artistry of sushi with masterful presentation and high-end flavors.
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Italian restaurant · Near North Side
Located just off the Mag Mile, this buzzing Italian marketplace crafts Neapolitan pizza and handmade pasta amidst a feast of gourmet goods.
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Mexican restaurant · Logan Square
Lonesome Rose serves creative Tex-Mex eats and craft cocktails in a bright, plant-filled Logan Square spot with a rooftop and basement bar.
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Restaurant · Gold Coast
Cozy Gold Coast French bistro serving stylish, modern classics with Midwest ingredients, great prix fixe menus, and buzzworthy desserts.
Peruvian restaurant · West Town
Perched atop the Hoxton, Cabra serves vibrant Peruvian-inspired small plates and craft cocktails in a lush, sunlit rooftop setting with stellar city views.
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Chinese restaurant · Ukrainian Village
Lao Peng You serves hand-rolled dumplings and noodles in spicy, tangy broths in a casual, BYOB West Town spot that's always buzzing.
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Donut shop · West Town
At Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken, indulge in chef-crafted artisanal donuts and mouthwatering chicken sandwiches, all while sipping excellent coffee in a cozy spot.
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Pizza restaurant · Ravenswood
Spacca Napoli in Ravenswood serves authentic, wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas with bubbly crusts and fresh Italian toppings in a cozy spot with a lively patio.
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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.
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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