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Bascule Wine Bar Pair old-world
vino with charcuterie and cheese at
this Little Italy gem. 1421 W. Taylor
St., 312-763-6912; basculewinebar.com
Bernie's Lunch & Supper
Bold Mediterranean favors get
the rustic treatment at this new
concept in River North. 660
N. Orleans St., 312-624-9892;
bernieslunchandsupper.com
The Blanchard French cuisine in
a lovely Lincoln Park setting. 1935
N. Lincoln Park West, 872-829-3971;
theblanchardchicago.com
Boeuf haus Gourmet goes grass-
fed at this brasserie between
Ukrainian Village and Humboldt
Park. 1012 N. Western Ave.,
773-661-2116; boeufhaus.com
The Brass Monkey Feast on hearty
dishes like pork chop with applesauce
and seared duck breast at this buzzing
Fulton Market concept boasting an
American Hustle vibe. 401 N. Morgan St.,
312-763-3316; brassmonkeychicago.com
Cantina 1910 In Andersonville,
savor sweet potato panuchos,
Tacos al Pastor, and honey-
glazed churros. 5025 N. Clark St.,
773-506-1910; cantina-1910.com
Celeste Head to the opulent
Deco Room for bites like light,
bright carrot Burrata salad with
fried ginger. 111 W. Hubbard St.,
312-828-9000; celestechicago.com
Charlatan West Town wel-
comes inspired Italian fare like
black kale spaghettini and whole
oxtail. 1329 W. Chicago Ave.,
312-818-2073; charlatanchicago.com
Cherry Circle Room After work-
ing up an appetite playing bocce
in Chicago Athletic Association's
bustling Game Room, head to this
tucked-away nook for the supper-club
treatment. 12 S. Michigan Ave., Second
Fl., 312-792-3515; cherrycircleroom.com
Community Tavern This
Portage Park steakhouse is gaining
acclaim for dishes like hand-cut
fettuccine and a 24-ounce grilled
porterhouse. 4038 N. Milwaukee Ave.,
773-283-6080; communitytavern.com
de Quay Indonesian favors are mar-
ried to Dutch sensibilities at this cozy
oasis in Lincoln Park. 2470 N. Lincoln
Ave., 872-206-8820; dequay-chicago.com
Doc B's Fresh Kitchen A sea-
sonally inspired concept for the
health-conscious set. 55 E. Grand Ave.,
312-999-9300; docbsfreshkitchen.com
Firefy Kitchen On Sundays,
North Shore brunch-goers can
now relish comfort fare, like
Grand Marnier–infused brioche
French toast and Yorkshire pud-
ding. 111 Green Bay Rd., Wilmette,
224-408-2464; ffkitchen.com
Formento's Plates like carbon-
ara and Chicken Vesuvio might
be the main event at this red-
sauce throwback, but no meal is
complete without the decadent
chocolate cake. 925 W. Randolph
St., 312-690-7295; formentos.com
Gene & Georgetti A Chicago
icon beloved for steaks and
chops. 500 N. Franklin St.,
312-527-3718; geneandgeorgetti.com
The Hampton Social Embrace
the Montauk mind-set with
Maryland crab cakes and Maine-
style lobster rolls. 353 W. Hubbard St.,
312-464-0500; thehamptonsocial.com
Heating & Cooling Pizza, beer, and
live music in Wrigleyville. 3530 N.
Clark St., 773-789-8864; hvacpub.com
La Sirena Clandestina Latin-
inspired bites by veteran chef John
Manion. 954 W. Fulton Market,
312-226-5300; lasirenachicago.com
Maple & Ash Chef David
Ochs pays homage to Chicago's
carnivorous roots with steaks
cooked in a 12-foot hearth. 8
W. Maple St.; mapleandash.com
Mastro's Steakhouse A glitzy
River North destination for steaks
and sushi. 520 N. Dearborn St.,
312-521-5100; mastrosrestaurants.com
Momotaro This Fulton Market
sizzler scores with favorful sushi like
the momomaki (bigeye tuna, spicy
octopus, lotus root). 820 W. Lake St.,
312-733-4818; momotarochicago.com
Osteria Langhe A taste
of Northern Italy in Logan
Square. 2824 W. Armitage Ave.,
773-661-1582; osterialanghe.com
Parachute Korean-American
dishes by Top Chef alum Beverly Kim
and her husband, Johnny Clark,
in Avondale. 3500 N. Elston Ave.,
773-654-1460; parachuterestaurant.com
Pinstripes A 30,000-square-foot
dining destination complete with
bowling lanes and bocce courts
in River East. 35 E. Illinois St.,
312-527-3010; pinstripes.com
Pork Shoppe Pork-belly pas-
trami and brisket nachos draw
barbecue lovers to this Michelin-
recognized spot in Andersonville.
5721 N. Clark St., 773-654-1800;
porkshoppechicago.com
Prime & Provisions DineAmic
Group (Bar Siena, Public House) puts
a sleek spin on Chicago's steakhouse
tradition at this sprawling see-and-be-
seen destination. 222 N. LaSalle St.,
312-726-7777; primeandprovisions.com
Pub Royale Come for the beer
and stay for the samosas at Heisler
Hospitality's British-Indian
outpost. 2049 W. Division St.,
773-661-6874; pubroyale.com
Rockit This reinvented River
North favorite boasts a sleek look
C ChiCago
The restaurateurs behind Chicago
Cut Steakhouse and The Local
Chicago make a splash with this
new seafood concept. Try the citrus-
cured sea trout with dill, coriander,
green apple, and watermelon
radish (above). 20 W. Kinzie St.,
312-280-8882; cchicago.net
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