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Where To Get A Burger And A Beer By Yourself
10 places for when you're looking for a little solitude, a bartender who respects boundaries, and a very good burger.
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27 Great Chicago Restaurants For Dining Solo
Eating alone can be good for you. Here are the best places in Chicago to do it.
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Where To Go For Drinks And A Light Bite
Our picks for when it’s more about the drinks, but you still want some good food.
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Where To Get Some Pasta And A Glass Of Wine By Yourself
Eating carbohydrates by yourself is a beautiful thing. Here’s where to do it.
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Where To Take Yourself Out On A Date
Your self-confidence is through the roof—take yourself out on a date.
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Where To Have A Last-Minute Dinner
Don’t panic if you need a last-minute reservation. These are good places you can actually get into.
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The StopAlong
The StopAlong is a great retro restaurant and bar in Bucktown with delicious burgers.
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Where To Get A Burger And A Beer By Yourself
10 places for when you're looking for a little solitude, a bartender who respects boundaries, and a very good burger.
CHIReview
Pizza Lobo
Pizza Lobo is an Andersonville restaurant with good pizza-by-the-slice, and a large outdoor patio that's perfect for large groups.
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Small Cheval
Small Cheval, from the makers of Au Cheval. Good news, the burgers here are also great.
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Señoritas Cantina
Señoritas Cantina is a casual Mexican restaurant and bar in Printer’s Row.
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Ragadan
Ragadan is a casual Middle Eastern restaurant in Uptown with fantastic burgers and falafel sandwiches.
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El Tragón Taqueria
El Tragón Taqueria is a fantastic Mexican restaurant located in a Lincoln Park gas station plaza.
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Liva
Located inside of Chicago Winery in River North, Liva has a fantastic wine list and great food.
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Where To Get Some Pasta And A Glass Of Wine By Yourself
Eating carbohydrates by yourself is a beautiful thing. Here’s where to do it.
CHIReview
Red Light Chicken
Red Light Chicken is a tiny takeout spot in Lincoln Park with great fried chicken sandwiches.
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TenGoku Aburiya
TenGoku Aburiya is a very good sushi and kushiyaki restaurant in the West Loop.
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Jibaritos Y Más
Jibaritos Y Más is a great Puerto Rican restaurant in Lincoln Park with a focus on (you guessed it) jibaritos.
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Mr. Beef On Orleans
Mr. Beef On Orleans is a classic River North spot serving great Italian beef sandwiches.