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2569 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago 60647
773-358-2569

La Boulangerie

Bringing a little slice of France to Logan Square, Parisian native and Cook Au Vin caterer Vincent Colombet offers Chicagoans a traditional 19th century bakery. Replete with little marble tables, a... read more

1160 N. Dearborn St., Chicago 60610
312-642-1160

Chicago Q

Officially raising the stakes on the Chicago BBQ scene this, dare we say, 'elegant' barbecue resto serves up brisket in a setting more akin to your bosses' taste than your little brother'... read more

1818 W. Wilson Ave., Chicago 60640
773-293-2489

City Provisions Deli

Whether you're on your way to the park, to work or you're just too tired (damn lazy) to whip up dinner, City Provisions Deli in Ravenswood has all the organic, sustainable and local ingredients and... read more

3056 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago 60657
773 477 6400

Chizakaya

The izakaya trend of Japanese pub fare finds a home in Lakeview with this chic, neighborhood restaurant. Former chefs from Japonais and L20 are behind the seasonal small plates menu of chicken meat... read more

4664 N. Manor Ave., Chicago 60625
773-267-0169

First Slice Pie Cafe

Here's what we like about this Albany Park cafe: its daily soups, baked goods like lemon bars and peanut butter pie, vegetarian sandwiches and its funky rustic atmosphere with communal seating and ... read more

6 W. Hubbard St., Chicago 60654
312-494-3288

Eatt

Eatt earns its extra 'T' by offering a plethora of food until the wee hours of the night. On one side of this River North diner you'll find carry-out pastries, gourmet sandwiches gelato, and espres... read more

18 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago 60603

Henri

Sister to the popular gastropub The Gage, this neighboring restaurant focuses more on French-American cuisine. Named after the building's architect, Louis Henri Sullivan, this 65-seat white-tablecl... read more

160 E. Grand Ave., Chicago 60611
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Grami

The owners of the Reagle Beagle have ditched the kitsch (thank you!) and gone contemporary with this Streeterville lounge. Sports fans, there are a dozen 50-inch flatscreens and fancy bar grub like... read more

1350 W. Randolph St. , Chicago 60607
312-526-3320

Sawtooth Restaurant and Lounge

Contemporary Vietnamese throws its hat in the Randolph dining scene. The mod tables and lounge seats in this two-story eatery are definitely cool, but it's really all just a showcase for the menu... read more

1582 N. Clybourn Ave. , Chicago 60642
312-255-1122

Sono Wood Fired

Even though this chic pizzeria sits next door to its owner's Urban Burger Bar, you'll be hard pressed to find much crossover. House-made pastas, Italian cheeses and a 70-bottle wine list are enti... read more

1829 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago 60622
312-243-1535

Arami

Arami, an old Japanese word that means garden, blends both traditional and modern cultures together with everyday cuisine in a contemporary setting. Chef B.K. Park (formerly of Mirai) focuses on Ja... read more

1578 N. Clybourn Ave., Chicago 60642
312-255-0055

Urban Burger Bar

It's all about the patty - all 10 of them - at this casual-chic burger joint in Lincoln Park. Almost a dozen different kinds of half-pound "stackers," including the Shortay with braised short r... read more

1856 W. North Ave., Chicago 60622
773-772-5500

Lillie's Q

Chef Charlie McKenna spent seven years testing and perfecting the 'cue coming out of his two custom peach-wood smokers (both made in GA where BBQ is serious business) in Bucktown. Billed as Sout... read more

2324 W. Giddings Ave., Chicago 60625
773-989-1926

Paciugo

In Italian, Paciugo means "messy concoction." In Lincoln Square, it means "about effing time the neighborhood got a good dessert shop." Using perfectly ripe fruit and artisanal Italian ingredient... read more

1533 N. Wells St. , Chicago 60610

Palermo Bakery

Who's really going to turn down the chance to peruse 75 different types of cookies from an Italian bakery? Or brioche stuffed with gelato? This Sicialian family-owned Old Town outpost of Palermo Ba... read more

50 E. Walton St., Chicago 60611
312-573-1600

Sprinkles Cupcakes

This famed Beverly Hills bakery has some fierce competition to contend with in Chicago, but there's always room for more cupcakes with hella icing. With their trademark inch of icing pierced with a... read more

2313 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago 60647
773-877-3327

Cafe Mustache

As if mustaches weren't everywhere these days, the owners of this Logan Square coffee shop name their venture after the flavor saver. Lucky for us it's just a silly name they liked; luckier for ... read more

809 W. Randolph St., Chicago 60607
312-492-6262

Girl & the Goat

Partnering with Rob Katz and Kevin Boehm (BOKA and Perennial), "Top Chef" Season 4 winner Stephanie Izard has opened the doors to her long-awaited West Loop restaurant. Design firm 555 Internati... read more

2755 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago 60618
773-961-7654

Pork Shoppe

By now you know you're in a Chicago restaurant if the ingredients are organic, the meat is local and the seating is communal. What's surprising at the Pork Shoppe are the homemade popsicles and you... read more

2210 N. California Ave., Chicago 60647
773-276-5625

The Boiler Room

Repurposed furniture and salvaged metal scraps set the backdrop for this casual artisan pizza and craft beer joint in Logan Square. Subway doors, old school desks and the 18 solar panels on the r... read more

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