Southern restaurant (US) · Bucktown
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"A Place by Damao, the Chinese restaurant in Bridgeport, Luella’s Gospel Bird in Bucktown, and 90 Miles Cuban Café in Logan Square, Roscoe Village, and Lincolnwood are other newbies this year." - Ashok Selvam
Coffee shop · West Town
Art-lined and cozy, this funky cafe serves stellar coffee, tasty sandwiches, and pastries, making it a perfect spot for remote work and relaxation.
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Bedding store · Ranch Triangle
Parachute offers a curated selection of premium home goods, from soft sheets to cozy towels, all crafted with a modern touch and eco-friendly practices.
Steak house · Humboldt Park
Boeufhaus is a cozy French-German brasserie where mastery meets casual dining, featuring stellar dry-aged steaks, cheeky short rib beignets, and a top-notch wine list.
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Coffee shop · Lincoln Square
This cozy café serves up scrumptious espresso drinks and delightful baked goods, making it a local favorite for comfort food and pastries.
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Bar · Logan Square
At Federales Logan Square, you’ll find a vibrant blend of delicious tacos and lively drinks in an airy, industrial-style setting, perfect for a fun outing with friends.
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Japanese restaurant · West Town
Arami serves up modern sushi and creative Japanese dishes in a chic, bamboo-clad space, perfect for a casual night out or an elevated dining experience.
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Fine dining restaurant · Lincoln Park
At Alinea, Chef Grant Achatz crafts an immersive culinary odyssey, serving a whimsical fusion of modernist cuisine in a mesmerizing, theatrical setting.
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Wine bar · Near North Side
Pops for Champagne, a sleek hotspot in Downtown Chicago, dazzles with an extensive selection of bubbly and refined bites that make every outing memorable.
Sichuan restaurant · South Loop
Lao Sze Chuan is a vibrant Chinatown haunt known for its fiery Szechuan specialties like dry chili chicken and mapo tofu, served in a lively, BYOB setting.
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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.
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