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The First Timer’s Guide To Eating In Chicago
Not every great restaurant in Chicago—just the ones you should have on your list while you’re getting acquainted.
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The Best Chicago Rooftops For Eating & Drinking
The best rooftop restaurants and bars in the city.
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Where To Go For Dinner When It “Doesn’t Matter” (But It Really Does)
14 places for when someone says they don’t care, and it’s probably a lie.
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Where To Take Someone To Convince Them To Move To Chicago
These are the places that will make someone want to live here permanently.
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Where To Take Your Friend From Either Coast
18 places to go with someone who has an East or West Coast superiority complex.
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The First Timer’s Guide To Eating In Chicago
Not every great restaurant in Chicago—just the ones you should have on your list while you’re getting acquainted.
CHIGuide
The Best Chicago Rooftops For Eating & Drinking
The best rooftop restaurants and bars in the city.
CHIReview
The Purple Pig
Purple Pig is a small plates restaurant on the Mag Mile with good food and a touristy atmosphere.
CHIReview
Bongo Room
The Candy Land and Wonka Factory of chronic brunch. You'll need some Oompa Loompa's to carry you home.
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Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak, and Stone Crab
Joe’s is consistently one of the best steakhouses in town, and you shouldn’t even order steak. Stone crabs are where it’s at.
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TÊTE Charcuterie
TÉTE Charcuterie flys a bit under the radar, but it's a strong player in the West Loop. Eat charcuterie, but know they serve excellent veggie dishes.
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RPM Italian
Bill and Giuliana Rancic force us to like them with excellent Italian food in a trendy setting.
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Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse
Gibsons is a classic Chicago steakhouse that deserves its reputation.
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Giant
Giant is doing special things in Logan Square. It’s a great restaurant ideal for a date or any small group.
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Elske
Elske is a tasting menu spot in West Loop that doesn’t take itself too seriously, and we’re big fans.
