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PhotograPhy by anjali Pinto Oyster Bah Shaw's Crab House's charming kid sister is the latest feather in Lettuce Entertain You's culinary cap, with a lively dining room at ground level anchored by a cozy basement-level crab cellar. The menu is decid- edly East Coast with not-to-be-missed New England stuffed clams and Maine lobster roll; be sure to try the king crab bites ( shown) and New Orleans BBQ shrimp on a bed of jasmine rice. 1962 N. Halsted St., 773-248- 3000; oysterbah.com 676-8 N. Orleans St., 312-631- 3887; thedrifterchicago.com EL IdEas Chef Phillip Foss's open kitchen brings a Michelin- starred dining experience to Lawndale. 2419 W. 14 St., 312-226-8144; elideas.com Farm Bar From the Farmhouse team, this Lakeview tavern pays homage to all things Midwest-fresh by sourcing locally. 1300 W. Wellington Ave., 773-281-2599 GEnE & GEorGEttI A Chicago icon beloved for steaks and chops. 500 N. Franklin St., 312-527-3718; geneandgeorgetti.com GrEEnrIvEr Raise a glass at this Irish- inspired restaurant and bar in Streeterville. 259 E. Erie St., 312-337-0101; greenriverchi.com thE hampton socIaL Embrace the Montauk mindset with crab cakes and lobster rolls. 353 W. Hubbard St., 312-464-0500; thehampton social.com thE hEavy FEathEr A '70s-inspired lounge above Slippery Slope with creative concoctions. 2357 N. Milwaukee Ave., Second Fl., 773-799-8504 IxcatEco GrILL Indulge in traditional Mexican plates by Topolobampo vet Anselmo Ramirez in Albany Park. 3402 W. Montrose Ave., 773-539-5887; ixcatecogrill.com Johnny's GrILL Sarah Jordan (Boka, Blackbird) honors her Celtic roots at this diner with Irish breakfast and fish and chips. 2545 N. Kedzie Ave., 773-278-2215 LE Bar The Sofitel's sceney lounge is ideal for a rendezvous. 20 E. Chestnut St., 312-324-4063; cafedesarchitectes.com/le-bar mapLE & ash Danny Grant's ode to Chicago's carnivorous roots with steaks cooked in a 12-foot hearth. 8 W. Maple St., 312-944-8888; mapleandash.com mastro's stEakhousE A glitzy River North destina- tion for steaks and sushi. 520 N. Dearborn St., 312-521-5100; mastrosrestaurants.com momotaro Savor flavorful sushi like the momomaki (bigeye tuna, spicy octopus, lotus root). 820 W. Lake St., 312-733-4818; momotarochicago.com montEvErdE Top Chef alumna Sarah Grueneberg marries her Texas sensibilities with old-world Italian. 1020 W. Madison St., 312-222-3041; monteverde chicago.com morton's thE stEakhousE A classic destination for carnivores since 1978. 65 E. Wacker Pl., 312-201-0410; mortons.com thE northman The city's inaugural cider bar boasts more than 100 labels. 4337 N. Lincoln Ave.; thenorthman.com packEd Embeya's Mike Sheerin hits Hyde Park with seasonal Asian-style dumplings. 1321 E. 57th St., 312-219-6544; packeddumplings.com pELaGo Chef/owner Mauro Mafrici and wife Kimberly Anguil Mafrici welcome a sophisticated foodie crowd with impeccably executed upscale Italian dining. 201 E. Delaware Pl., 312-280-0700; pelagorestaurant.com pork & mIndy's Food Network star Jeff Mauro makes his restaurant debut with pulled chicken sand- wiches and more. 1623 N. Milwaukee Ave., 844-573-6736; porkandmindys.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 74 MiCHigaNavEMag.COM scene the guide BEEFED UP Located in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood, the Corned Beef Factory boasts stacked sandwiches with freshly-sliced meat and premium toppings that recall the detail-oriented butchers of old. The restaurant goes back to basics with classic corned beef, reuben, and pastrami sandwiches; the menu also boasts more complex maneuvers like the Tom and Jerry Combo, a corned beef and pastrami-on-rye creation accented with spicy mustard. And while you might come for the sandwiches, you'll want to stay for the crisp, homemade chips and Honey Puffs. 1009 W. Lake St. 312-666-2535.