Taco restaurant · South Lawndale
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Inside a Little Village grocery, César “El Molusco” Castillo serves Mexico City–style tacos—suadero, tripa, cabeza—off a comal con sombrero. Frequently featured on Eater Chicago maps and Taco Chronicles.
Sichuan restaurant · South Loop
Szechuan specialties with dishes like dry chili chicken and mapo tofu
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Japanese curry, katsu, udon, and confetti fries
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Vintage arcade games, pinball, and a full bar with many beers
Bakery · Logan Square
Creative Asian baked goods & coffee, restaurant-bar by night
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Century-old vaudeville theater with 3 bars, live music & movies
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Fine dining restaurant · Lincoln Park
Avant-garde tasting menus with theatrical presentations and edible balloons
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Restaurant · Wicker Park
Detroit-style pizza, chicken parm sandwich, and Korean BBQ pizza
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Restaurant · South Loop
European-Mediterranean coastal fare, handmade pasta, seafood, tasting menu
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South Asian restaurant · Wicker Park
South Asian tasting menu with innovative flavors and stories
Bar · Lakeview
Craft beer cafe with 350+ brews, local focus, cafe vibe
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