Fine dining restaurant · Uptown
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"Brass Heart, the upcoming restaurant replacing 42 Grams in Uptown, is ready to fill a niche in Chicago’s fine dining scene when they hopefully open in late August." - Ashok Selvam
Cuban restaurant · Streeterville
This vibrant coffeehouse serves up delicious pressed Cuban sandwiches, salads, and platters, all in a casual, modern atmosphere that's perfect for a quick bite.
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Vegan restaurant · Calumet Heights
Plant Based Junkie serves up mouthwatering vegan fast food classics like juicy burgers and nachos, proving that healthy can be delicious!
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Restaurant · Wicker Park
Chef Bill Kim’s Pizza & Parm Shop in Wicker Park serves up Detroit-style pizzas with a crispy crust and a must-try chicken parm sandwich, blending classic flavors with a twist.
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Bar · Fulton River District
Kumiko offers a hip space where imaginative Japanese bites and expertly crafted cocktails create a unique and stylish experience worth indulging in.
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Pizza restaurant · River North
Lou Malnati's is a beloved family-run pizzeria dishing out iconic Chicago deep-dish with a buttery crust and fresh ingredients across its numerous locations.
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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.
Hotel · Loop
Chic high-rise lodging offering polished rooms & suites, plus a modern restaurant & a sleek bar. Dating from 1928, this swanky, high-rise hotel is a 4-minute walk from Skydeck Chicago in the Willis Tower, and a mile from the sprawling greenery of Millennium Park. Chic rooms feature glass desks, flat-screen TVs and iPod docks, plus minibars and Wi-Fi (fee). Upgraded rooms add living rooms, city views and/or whirlpool tubs. Room service is available. Amenities include a contemporary restaurant serving classic American dishes with a regional twist, plus a stylish bar and a 24/7 gym. There's also a business center.
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Hot dog stand · Norwood Park East
Step back in time at this charming 1948 drive-in where you can savor Chicago-style hot dogs, crispy fries, and rich milkshakes—all from your car.
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Mexican restaurant · Logan Square
Nestled in Logan Square, this vibrant spot serves up inventive Mexican small plates, radiant cocktails, and a casual, welcoming vibe that’s hard to beat.
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Pizza restaurant · Ashburn
Vito & Nick's Pizzeria is a beloved South Side icon dishing out crispy, tavern-style thin-crust pizza since 1932, where nostalgia meets flavor in every square slice.
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