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Restaurant Reviews
, May 20, 2010
New Too
Eleven more recent openings
by Anne Spiselman, Julia Thiel, Cliff Doerksen, Mike Sula, Ted Cox, Izidora Angel, David Hammond, and Kate Schmidt
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Accanto
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Ciao Napoli Pizzeria
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Corner 41 Bar & Grill
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Dee's Place
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Delhi 6
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Elly's Pancake House
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Geisha Sushi & Lounge
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Got Spaghetti?
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J. Wellington's
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Leo's Coney Island of Chicago
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M Burger
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Cucina Madonna
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Restaurant Reviews
, May 13, 2010
Between the Bun
Twenty-two places for burgers
by Mike Sula, Kate Schmidt, Holly Greenhagen, Kathie Bergquist, Martha Bayne, Julia Thiel, Michael Gebert, Gary Wiviott, David Hammond, Susannah J. Felts, and Elizabeth M. Tamny
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The Bad Apple
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Jury's
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Billy Goat Tavern
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The Counter
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DMK Burger Bar
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Edzo's Burger Shop
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Eddie Lakin
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Epic Burger
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Five Guys Burgers & Fries
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Hackney's Printers' Row
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Hamburger Mary's
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Hop Haus
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J. Wellington's
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Kevin's Hamburger Heaven
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Kuma's Corner
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Lockdown Bar & Grill
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M Burger
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Moody's Pub
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Patty Burger
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Skylark
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That's-A-Burger
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Top Notch Beefburger
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Boston Blackie's
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Restaurant Reviews
, May 6, 2010
Prix Fixe
A dozen dinner deals
by Kate Schmidt, Mike Sula, Anne Spiselman, Ted Cox, Mara Tapp, Martha Bayne, and David Hammond
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Between Boutique Cafe & Lounge
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Jose Victorio
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Blue 13
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Chris Curren
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Browntrout
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Sean Sanders
,
C-House
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Cafe Matou
,
Nicole Pederson
,
Charlie Socher
,
Brandon Canfield
,
The Dining Room at Kendall College
,
Duchamp
,
Michael Taus
,
Erwin
,
Erwin Drechsler
,
Eve
,
Troy Graves
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Andy Motto
,
Quince
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Sabor Saveur
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Yanitzin Sanchez
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Deleece
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Between Peruvian Cafe & Lounge
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Restaurant Reviews
, Apr 29, 2010
Seoul Food
Fourteen Korean restaurants
by Mike Sula, Gary Wiviott, Laura Levy Shatkin, Kristina Meyer, and Peter Tyksinski
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Cheogajip
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Pizza & Chicken Love Letter
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Chicago Kalbi
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Cho Sun Ok Restaurant
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Crystal Korean Restaurant
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Hai Woon Dae
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Mandoo
,
kalibi
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Hai Woon Dae
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San Soo Gap San
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Han Bat
,
ox-bone soup
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kkakdugi
,
Jin Ju
,
haemul pajon
,
daeji kalbi
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Kang
,
Kang Nam
,
Korean Seoulfood Cafe
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Mi Na Ri
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Minari
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San Chae Dol Sot Restaurant
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sam gyeop sal
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Solga Charcoal Grill and Noodle
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Woo Chon
,
goon mandoo
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Cheogajip/Pizza & Chicken Love Letter
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Restaurant Reviews
, Apr 22, 2010
Neighborhood Tours
Fourteen restaurants in Albany Park
by Laura Levy Shatkin, Mike Sula, and David Hammond
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albany park
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albany park restaurants
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Al-Khaymeih
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Big Pho
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Brasa Roja
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Brasa Roja
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Chicago Kalbi
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Dawali Mediterranean Kitchen
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D'Candela
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Great Sea
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Kang Nam
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Noon-O-Kabab
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Rapa Nui
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Salam
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Semiramis
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Tre Kronor
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VIP Restaurant
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Restaurant Reviews
, Apr 15, 2010
Beyond Pub Grub
Thirteen bars with standout food
by Kate Schmidt, David Hammond, Heather Kenny, Anne Spiselman, Rob Christopher, Martha Bayne, Mike Sula, Anne Spiselman, and Laura Levy Shatkin
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Between Boutique Cafe & Lounge
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Big Star
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Cooper's
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Cuna
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The Gage
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In Fine Spirits
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Kith & Kin
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Old Oak Tap
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Old Town Social
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People Lounge
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The Purple Pig
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The Southern
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Volo Restaurant Wine Bar
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Between Peruvian Cafe & Lounge
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Restaurant Reviews
, Apr 8, 2010
Brewcentric Dining
Good food, superior beer
by Martha Bayne, Paul Schoenwetter, Mike Sula, Laura Levy Shatkin, Tasneem Paghdiwala, and Rachel Klein
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The Bluebird
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Brasserie Jo
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The Bristol
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Goose Island Brewpub
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Goose Island Brewpub
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Hopleaf
,
Jake Melnick's Corner Tap
,
Jerry's
,
Moonshine
,
Piece
,
The Publican
,
Revolution Brewing Company
,
Rock Bottom Brewery
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Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
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Small Bar
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Small Bar
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Twisted Spoke
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Moonshine Brewing Company
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Restaurant Reviews
, Apr 1, 2010
The Regional Taqueria
Fifteen recommended storefronts
by David Hammond, Mike Sula, Gary Wiviott, Philip Montoro, Anne Spiselman, and Kathie Bergquist
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Abuelo's Mexican Grill
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Birrieria Zaragoza
,
Carnitas Don Pedro
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La Cecina
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Cemitas Puebla
,
Huaraches Dona Chio
,
Nuevo Leon
,
La Pasadita Restaurant
,
La Pasadita
,
La Quebrada
,
Restaurant y Pozoleria San Juan
,
Sabas Vega Carnitas Restaurant
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Tamales lo Mejor de Guerrero
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Taqueria la Oaxaquena
,
Taqueria Traspasada No. 2
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Taqueria Traspasada
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Xni-Pec
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Huaraches Doña Chio
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Restaurant Reviews
, Mar 25, 2010
Rise and Shine
Fourteen spots for brunch, from Bakin' & Eggs to Yolk
by Julia Thiel, Kate Schmidt, Laura Levy Shatkin, Martha Bayne, Kiki Yablon, Ryan Hubbard, Mike Sula, David Hammond, Anne Ford, and Kathie Bergquist
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Chicago brunch
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Chicago breakfast
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Bakin' & Eggs
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Lovely
,
Lovely: A Bake Shop
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Bananas Foster Cafe
,
Bongo Room
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Breakfast Club
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Curio Cafe
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Eggsperience
,
Hashbrowns
,
Jam
,
M. Henry
,
Nana
,
Orange
,
Over Easy
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Pannenkoeken Cafe
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Yolk
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Yuca Cafe
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Restaurant Reviews
, Mar 18, 2010
New Too
Eleven more recent openings, including Epic, Lockdown Bar & Grill, Life on Mars, and more
by Anne Spiselman, Julia Thiel, Mike Sula, Kevin Warwick, and David Hammond
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Ameer Kabob
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Bagel on Damen
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Bagel on Damen
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Epic
,
Izakaya Hapa
,
Klopa Grill & Cafe
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Life on Mars
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Lockdown Bar & Grill
,
Pho and I
,
Rockin' Taco
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Xni-Pec
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Eggsperience
,
Winter Garden
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Restaurant Reviews
, Mar 11, 2010
Down-Home Cookin'
Southern and soul food restaurants
by David Hammond, Martha Bayne, Mike Sula, Nicholas Day, and Laura Levy Shatkin
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Army & Lou's
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Big Jones
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BJ's Market & Bakery
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Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles
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Chuck's Southern Comforts Cafe & Voodoo Lounge
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Daley's Restaurant
,
Edna's
,
Feed
,
Ina's
,
Macarthur's
,
Miss Lee's Good Food
,
Turner's Family Soul Food
,
Wishbone
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Restaurant Reviews
, Mar 4, 2010
Hyde Park & Kenwood Issue: Bars
Where the locals drink
by Jajah Wu
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Cove Lounge
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Karlovacko's Croatian Beer
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Falcon Inn
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Cholie's Pizza
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Jimmy's Woodlawn Tap
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Jimmy's
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Noon Hookah Lounge
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The University of Chicago Pub
,
the Pub
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Ida Noyes
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Chicago bars
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Hyde Park bars
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University of Chicago bars
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Ida Noyes Hall, University of Chicago
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Restaurant Reviews
, Mar 4, 2010
Hyde Park & Kenwood Issue: Restaurants
The Medici, Valois, Park 52, Backstory Cafe, and more
by Holly Greenhagen, Kate Schmidt, Laura Levy Shatkin, Michael Gebert, David Hammond, Anne Spiselman, and Whet Moser
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Hyde Park restaurants
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University of Chicago restaurants
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restaurant reviews
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Bar Louie
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Harold's Chicken Shack No. 14
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Nathan's Chicago Style and Taste of Jamaica
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Original Pancake House
,
Valois Cafeteria
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Bonjour Bakery and Cafe
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Medici Bakery
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Ribs 'n' Bibs
,
Backstory Cafe
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Caffe Florian
,
Istria Cafe
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Medici on 57th
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the Med
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Mellow Yellow
,
Third World Cafe
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The Big Easy
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Ronisha Preckwinkle
,
C'est Si Bon!
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Calypso Cafe
,
Uncle Joe's Jerk
,
De Rice
,
Fung's Chop Suey
,
Nicky's Chinese Food
,
Fung's Chop Suey
,
Nicky's Chinese Food
,
Wok N' Roll Express
,
Park 52
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Morry's Deli
,
Zaleski & Horvath MarketCafe
,
Salonica
,
La Petite Folie
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Rajun Cajun
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Leona's
,
Piccolo Mondo
,
Kikuya
,
Shinju Sushi
,
The SitDown Cafe & Sushi Bar
,
Cafe Corea
,
Maravillas
,
Cedars Mediterranean Kitchen
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Nile Restaurant
,
Noodles Etc.
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Cholie's Pizza
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Edwardo's Natural Pizza
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Giordano's
,
Italian Fiesta Pizzeria
,
Pizza Capri
,
Argo Tea
,
Chant
,
Jarunee (Thai 55th)
,
Siam Thai Cuisine
,
Snail Thai Cuisine
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Jarunee (Thai 55th) Restaurant
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Restaurant Reviews
, Feb 25, 2010
Soup's On
Eleven recommended bowls at Chicago restaurants
by Martha Bayne, Mike Sula, David Hammond, and Kate Schmidt
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The Bagel
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Birrieria Zaragoza
,
John Zaragoza
,
Han Bat
,
sul lung tang
,
Jibek Jolu
,
Kasia's Deli
,
Kazimiera Bober
,
Laschet's Inn
,
Le's Pho
,
Macku Sushi
,
Podhalanka Polksa Restauracja
,
Polish Triangle
,
Ssyal Ginseng House
,
El Taco Veloz
,
Podhalanka Polska Restauracja
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Restaurant Reviews
, Feb 18, 2010
Better Bar Food
Eleven gastropubs, from the Bad Apple to the Publican
by Mike Sula, Martha Bayne, and Rob Christopher
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brewpub
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beer
,
gastropub
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bar food
,
Chicago bars
,
best Chicago gastropubs
,
best Chicago bar food
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The Bad Apple
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The Bluebird
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The Bristol
,
English
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the Gage
,
Goose Island
,
Goose Island Brewpub
,
Kith & Kin
,
Old Town Social
,
the Publican
,
Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
,
Hopleaf
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Restaurant Reviews
, Feb 11, 2010
Sweet Specials
Chicago restaurants offering Valentine's Day dinner
by Reader staff
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NoMi
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Valentine's Day
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Charlie Trotter's
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Athena
,
Balsan
,
Big Jones
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Bistro 110
,
Bistro Bordeaux
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Blind Faith Cafe
,
Brasserie Jo
,
C-House
,
Carnivale
,
Ceres' Table
,
Chen's
,
Cyrano's Bistrot & Wine Bar
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David Burke's Primehouse
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Dawali Mediterranean Kitchen
,
Deleece
,
Deleece Grill Pub
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DMK Burger Bar
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Elate
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Everest
,
Fiddlehead Cafe
,
Hearty
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In Fine Spirits
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Jacky's on Prairie
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Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club
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Knew
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Koi Sushi & Chinese
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Le Colonial
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Marigold
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The Money Shot
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Nacional 27
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Naha
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N9ne Steak House
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O'Donovan's
,
Osteria Via Stato
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Park Grill
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People Lounge
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Petterino's
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Quince
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RB Grille
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Rhapsody
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Ria
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Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
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Sabor Saveur
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Saluté Wine Bar
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Sola
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Sushi Taiyo
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Tavern on Rush
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Taxim
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Tocco
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Trader Vic's
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Uncommon Ground on Devon
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Vie
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Zealous
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Zocalo
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Lush
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Lush
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Saluté Wine Bar
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NoMi Kitchen
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Restaurant Reviews
, Feb 4, 2010
Haute Hotel Cuisine
Even without Charlie Trotter, the Elysian Hotel opens two terrific new restaurants. Plus: the return of Sepia's Kendal Duque and eight more openings
by Martha Bayne, Mike Sula, and Anne Spiselman
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Ria
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Elysian Hotel
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Jason McCleod
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Marco Pierre White
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Balsan
,
Danny Grant
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Charlie Trotter
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Kendal Duque
,
Bistro Bordeaux
,
La Bombonera
,
Fonda del Mar
,
Jibek Jolu
,
Mr. Brown's Lounge
,
Nohea Cafe
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Shabuka Indian Grill
,
State Street Pizza Company
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Cuna
,
Curried
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Restaurant Reviews
, Jan 21, 2010
Recommended
Under chef Dale Levitski, Sprout takes root
Plus: Nella's masterful Neapolitan and Kith & Kin
by Mike Sula
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Sprout
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Nella Pizzeria Napoletana
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Dale Levitski
,
Top Chef
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Sara Nguyen
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Spacca Napoli
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Nella Grassano
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Scott Harris
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Kith and Kin
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David Carrier
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Andrew Brochu
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Bakin' and Eggs
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Conoce Mi Panama
,
Crepe Crave
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Katakana and Koko Sushi Bar
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Lokal
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Melanthios Greek Char House
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RB Grille
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Sweet Station
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Theatre Cafe
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Kith & Kin
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Francesca's Pizzeria Napoletana
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Restaurant Reviews
, Jan 7, 2010
Deli in Your Belly
Some say the delicatessen tradition needs saving. Here’s where you can do your part.
by David Hammond
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Restaurant Reviews
, Dec 31, 2009
What's New
Big Star's perfect drinking food, the Hearty Boys' retooled comfort dishes, and unbalanced burgers from a steak-house scion
by David Hammond and Mike Sula
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Big Star
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Paul Kahan
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Hearty Boys
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Hearty
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DMK Burger Bar
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