Southern

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Big Jones serves excellent Southern food in Andersonville.

Adrian KaneFebruary 23, 2023

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Fifty-One 50 is a soul and fusion food restaurant in Auburn Gresham.

Adrian KaneFebruary 23, 2023

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Chesa's is a great gluten-free Southern restaurant in Avondale.

Adrian KaneFebruary 17, 2023

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Our 21 favorite spots across the city.

Phaithe Norman & Adrian KaneFebruary 16, 2023

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Soulé is a soul food restaurant in North Lawndale with incredible dishes like shrimp and grits, fried green tomatoes, and lamb chops.

Adrian KaneJanuary 25, 2023

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Daisy's is a great New Orleans-inspired restaurant in Hyde Park. Order a po' boy.

Adrian KaneNovember 10, 2022

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If you’re looking to eat BBQ in Chicago, head to one of these spots.

Adrian KaneSeptember 2, 2022

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Roux is a diner in Hyde Park serving New Orleans-inspired food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Adrian KaneSeptember 2, 2022

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1308 is a small cocktail bar and Southern restaurant in Goose Island with great vegetarian-friendly food.

Adrian KaneAugust 30, 2022

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Dove’s is a Mexican-inspired breakfast and lunch spot in Wicker Park.

John RingorApril 26, 2022

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DIxie is a charming Southern spot in Wicker Park, but the food doesn’t live up to the setting.

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Virtue is an upscale spot in Hyde Park with great Southern food.

Josh BarnettJanuary 14, 2022

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The Delta is a Southern restaurant in Wicker Park specializing in hot tamales.

Adrian KaneJanuary 14, 2022

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Ina Mae Tavern & Packaged Goods is a restaurant in Wicker Park serving New Orleans-inspired food.

Adrian KaneJanuary 14, 2022

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Luella’s Gospel Bird is a Southern restaurant in Wicker Park that makes great fried and jerk chicken.

Written byAdrian Kane

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Cleo’s is a restaurant in Bronzeville making incredible Southern food.

Phaithe NormanJanuary 14, 2022

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What’s Krackin’ is a great seafood boil spot in Hyde Park.

Adrian KaneJanuary 14, 2022

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Blue Door Kitchen serves southern food in an old mansion in the Gold Coast. The courtyard patio is beautiful for when it's nice outside.

Sam FayeJanuary 14, 2022

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Provare is an Italian and Creole spot in West Town.

Adrian KaneOctober 13, 2021

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Wishbone is a Southern restaurant in the West Loop.

Phaithe NormanAugust 9, 2021