Steak house · Near West Side
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Mediterranean restaurant · Loop
Beatnik on the River serves eclectic Mediterranean-inspired global eats and tropical cocktails in a lush, boho-chic riverside setting with killer views.
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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.
Korean restaurant · Mayfair
Ssyal in Albany Park is a beloved Korean gem since '88, celebrated for its soothing ginseng chicken soup and cozy, laid-back vibe.
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Middle Eastern restaurant · Wrightwood Neighbors
Galit in Lincoln Park serves innovative Middle Eastern fare by Michelin-star chef Zach Engel, famed for creamy hummus, fluffy pita, and shareable mezze in a chic, lively setting.
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Fine dining restaurant · Lincoln Park
Alinea, chef Grant Achatz's three-Michelin-star Chicago landmark, serves inventive, theatrical tasting menus that redefine modernist cuisine.
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Coffee shop · Near North Side
Experience a coffee enthusiast's dream at Chicago's towering Starbucks Reserve Roastery, an Art Deco-inspired five-story temple of brews, bites, and beautiful skyline views, complete with a cocktail bar and exclusive merchandise.
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Hamburger restaurant · Fulton River District
Maillard Tavern is a casual-chic joint in River West serving up stellar burgers, inventive cocktails, and decadent milkshakes in a cozy bar setting.
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Cocktail bar · Albany Park
Bokeh is a cozy, moody Albany Park lounge mixing classic and inventive cocktails with refined small plates and laid-back vibes.
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Restaurant · Ukrainian Village
The Fifty/50 in Wicker Park is a lively sports bar bursting with classic American eats, notably its legendary jumbo wings, and offers plenty of TVs for game day.
Dim sum restaurant · South Loop
MingHin Cuisine serves modern Cantonese dim sum and seafood in spacious, stylish spots across Chicago, perfect for groups craving classics like siu mai and crispy pork belly.
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