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Savbor Saveur Photo: stevenjohnsonphotography French-Mexican fusion is the name of the game at Sabor Saveur, a Ukrainian Village arrival offering dishes like consommé with cacti-chorizo dumplings, chocolate-braised salmon and lobster enchiladas; Read More...
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At Belly Shack , a counter-service BYO under the el tracks in Humboldt Park, the urbanbelly crew delivers a budget-friendly Eclectic menu including Asian and Latin riffs on sandwiches, soups, salads and side dishes, along with creative soft-serve ice Read More...
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Pelago Photo: stevenjohnsonphotography Upscale contemporary seafood and fresh pasta dishes made with local ingredients are the focus at Pelago , a sophisticated Streeterville hotel Italian, which also serves four- or six-course tasting menus, plus breakfast Read More...
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Jacky's on Prairie Photo: stevenjohnsonphotography Evanston’s Jacky's Bistro has been reworked as Jacky's on Prairie , an homage to former chef-owner Jacky Pluton (even though he's no longer affiliated) that offers a midpriced, all-day Read More...
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A portrait of its namesake playwright, Samuel Beckett, presides over homey Lakeview pub Beckett's Public House , a cousin to nearby Wilde Bar & Restaurant ; social folks hang by the intricately carved wood bar or snag one of the plentiful tables Read More...
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Sprout Photo: stephenjohnsonphotography The menu at the upscale, white-tablecloth Lincoln Park French-Italian Sprout skews organic – befitting its down-to-earth name – as does its selection of wines, beers and specialty cocktails; soft lighting Read More...
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LM Le Restaurant Photo: stephenjohnsonphotography Seasonal, modern French fare pairs with a concise global wine list and a handful of house cocktails and craft brews at LM Le Restaurant , an upscale yet moderately priced Lincoln Square neighborhood spot; Read More...
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Bar Novo Photo: stephenjohnsonphotography The State Street people-watching is as solid as the creative, mixologist-made cocktails at Bar Novo, the sleek, modern, upper-moderately priced Loop lounge on the first floor of the Renaissance Chicago Hotel ; Read More...
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Folklore Photo: stevenjohnsonphotgraphy Folklore , a hipster version of Tango Sur , arrives in Ukrainian Village offering a similar affordable Argentinean steakhouse menu (with the addition of organic and grass-fed beef options) plus – unlike its Read More...
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(k)new Photo: stevenjohnsonphotgraphy The chef from the defunct Think cafe returns at (k)new , a more upscale Logan Square BYO serving New American–Eclectic fare made with organic and free-range foods (plus a tasting menu offered at a communal chef’s Read More...
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Blue Ocean stevenjohnsonphotography Tucked into the corner of a Ravenswood residential complex, storefront arrival Blue Ocean serves signature rolls in full and half sizes (including creative vegetarian options) plus Japanese small plates; its eye-popping, Read More...
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Pimped out to the nth degree with gas-station garnishes, Clutch, a West Town tavern in a former car shop, features a cinder-block bar with midpriced pours from a retrofitted pump and an auto-themed menu of both standard and souped-up pub grub (e.g. the Read More...
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Mercadito Photo: stevenjohnsonphotography NYC Mexican Mercadito makes its way to River North, offering creative renditions of taqueria favorites (guacamole, ceviche, tacos) and a fine selection of tequila and Mexican beers, all served in low-lit, nightclubby Read More...
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The Rocking Horse Photo: stevenjohnsonphotography Hipsters pony up moderate fees to sample over 50 sought-after microbrews (a dozen on tap), sauce-smothered fries and other pub grub at Logan Square spot The Rocking Horse ; the decor’s all retro Read More...
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Gemini Bistro Photo: stevenjohnsonphotography Veteran Chicago chef Jason Paskewitz (of the shuttered JP) helms smart Lincoln Park eatery Gemini Bistro , which mixes affordable New American bistro bites – duck confit nachos, crab cake Benedict – Read More...
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