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Daisies
Daisies in Logan Square serves excellent housemade pasta that will make you want to eat your vegetables.
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Where To Have a Unique Dining Experience In Chicago
Head to these Chicago restaurants for a time you’ll actually remember.
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Stay And Play Game Cafe
Stay And Play Game Cafe has tasty Puerto Rican food, rum-based cocktails, and over 600 board games.
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Chicago Magic Lounge
Chicago Magic Lounge is a cocktail bar and theater where you can watch a magic show while you drink.
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The Heavy Feather
Logan Square's The Heavy Feather is Slippery Slope's second-floor cocktail bar that's perfect for a relaxed hang with great drinks in a vintage atmosphere.
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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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Second Generation
Second Generation is an Asian-inspired restaurant in Logan Square from the Mott St. team.
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The Meadowlark
The Meadowlark is a cozy bar in Logan Square from the same team behind Union and Lardon.
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Consignment Lounge
Consignment Lounge is a bar in Avondale that also doubles as a resale shop.
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TenGoku Aburiya
TenGoku Aburiya is a very good sushi and kushiyaki restaurant in the West Loop.
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Forno Rosso
Forno Rosso is a casual and excellent Neapolitan-style pizza restaurant in the West Loop.
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Topo Gigio Ristorante
Topo Gigio is a classic Italian spot in Old Town that’s works for any occasion.
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Enoteca Roma Ristorante
Enoteca Roma is a small Italian restaurant in Wicker Park with great pastas and a huge back patio.
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Gilt Bar
Gilt Bar is the rare River North spot that’s easy to get into, and also has great food. Prepare for a lot of meat, butter, and salt.
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Middle Brow Bungalow
Middle Brow is an all-day brew pub that specializes in pizza and bread.
