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Outdoor/Patio Situation
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Spacca Napoli
When you want great pizza that doesn’t involve a plate full of cheese and garlic buttercrust.
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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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Small Cheval
Small Cheval, from the makers of Au Cheval. Good news, the burgers here are also great.
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Roots Handmade Pizza
Roots is a pizza place in Printer’s Row that specializes in Quad Cities-style pizza.
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Big Star Mariscos
Big Star Mariscos is a seafood-focused restaurant in West Town from the Big Star team.
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Where To Do Fall Stuff Within 90 Minutes Of Chicago
Because everyone likes pumpkins and fresh air.
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The “F*ck It’s Almost Fall” Guide
Where to go when you realize summer is slipping away and you’ve completely wasted it.
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The Best Chicago Rooftops For Eating & Drinking
The best rooftop restaurants and bars in the city.
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Bluebird
Bluebird is a casual spot in Portage Park with some very good burgers and sandwiches.
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Parlor Pizza
This is the River North Location of Parlor Pizza, which has solid thin crust pies and a large patio.
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Avli River North
Avli River North is a fun Greek restaurant in (you guessed it) River North with a great outdoor patio.
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Trivoli Tavern
Trivoli Tavern is a West Loop restaurant serving steaks, pastas, and upscale bar food.