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● Mado Market & Eatery (Bucktown/Wicker Park) - Local ingredients and solid execution for dazzling, stylish New-American plates. ● The Bristol (Bucktown/Wicker Park) - A Midwestern neighborhood place focusing on their Mediterranean roots. ● Piccolo Sogno (West Loop) - Piccolo Sogno translates into "Little Dream," and the mozzarella translates into "fresh."

Chicago Mado Market & Eatery (Bucktown/Wicker Park) - Local ingredients and solid execution for dazzling, stylish New-American plates. The Bristol (Bucktown/Wicker Park) - A Midwestern neighborhood place focusing on their Mediterranean roots. Piccolo Sogno (West Loop) - Piccolo Sogno translates into "Little Dream" and the mozzarella translates into "fresh."

New York ● Char 4: Whiskey and BBQ. The whiskey comes in 150 different flavors. ● Chloe 81: Latest LES underground bar. Red booths, white tiles, and hipsters galore. ● Double Crown: New spot from the folks behind Public and Stanton Social. ● Five Leaves: Heath Ledger’s pet project; expect a coffeehouse/oyster bar.