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How Sal’s Trattoria Became the Quintessential Neighborhood Italian Spot

This humble Lakeview Italian spot has become a hit with locals by doing everything right.

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How the New Chef at Elia is Redefining Mediterranean Food in Wicker Park

We spoke with chef Özgür “Ozzy” Yavuz about how he’s bringing more of his personal heritage and culinary influences to Wicker Park’s modern Mediterranean favorite Elia.

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The Newly Reimagined Proxi Brings Coastal Asian Flair to the West Loop

Expect lots of raw seafood, wood-fire cooking, and a killer green curry banana split.

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Table, Donkey and Stick is an Alpine Retreat in the Heart of Logan Square

Owner Matt Sussman draws inspiration from the multicultural cuisine of the Alps at his neighborhood gem.

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Sophia Steak Aims to Bring Chicago a Unique Steakhouse

When Ballyhoo Hospitality saw an opportunity to bring a third location of its very successful North Shore steakhouse to the city, they didn’t hesitate.

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Meet the Cafe Serving Pastries and Bistro Fare in Lincoln Park

What do you do after your first restaurant earns a Michelin star? Naturally, you open a second spot that takes its cues from the sidewalk cafes of Paris and Tel Aviv.

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Atelier Serves Fine Dining Folk Cuisine in Lincoln Square

How this Chicago restaurant is quietly cooking up an innovative twist or two on the tasting menu format.

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Everything You Need to Know About Mariscos San Pedro, Now Serving Seafood in Pilsen

When Thalia Hall, the 100-plus year-old social hall-turned music venue, first opened in Pilsen in 2013, it included a street-level…

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Bar Parisette open kitchen

Everything You Need to Know About Logan Square’s Nouveau Bistro

At Bar Parisette, chef Madalyn Durrant offers vegetable-forward French cuisine and a neighborhood-friendly feel.

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Duck Sel duck soufflé

Meet Duck Sel, Chicago’s Fanciest Pop-Up

Back in 2018, at the ripe age of 28, chef Donald Young was one of the youngest chefs in the…

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