Small Plates

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Bordel is a cocktail bar where you can watch performances like sword swallowing, burlesque, and flamenco dancing.

Veda Kilaru & Adrian Kane

March 16, 2023

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Daisies in Logan Square serves excellent housemade pasta that will make you want to eat your vegetables.

Adrian Kane

March 1, 2023

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Potsticker House is a casual Chinese restaurant in Bridgeport.

John Ringor

June 30, 2022

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Apolonia is a Mediterranean restaurant in the South Loop with great small plates and pasta.

John Ringor

May 5, 2022

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Bar Goa is a clubby cocktail bar in River North serving Indian and Portuguese small plates.

Adrian Kane

March 25, 2022

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Purple Pig is a small plates restaurant on the Mag Mile with good food and a touristy atmosphere.

John Ringor

March 17, 2022

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Girl & The Goat in the West Loop is one of Chicago's most famous restaurants. They specialize in fusion food that's all over the place.

Adrian Kane

March 4, 2022

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Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba is a tapas in Lincoln Park restaurant that’s been around for a long time. It’s ideal for a lot of occasions.

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Ēma is a small plates Mediterranean restaurant in River North, and it’s good for a lot of occasions.

Sam Faye

January 20, 2022

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Sunda is an Asian-fusion restaurant in River North that’s been around for a while, but still has great food.

Adrian Kane

January 14, 2022

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Shaman is a small plates Mexican BYOB spot from the same people who brought you Chilam Balam, and it's one of the better BYOB restaurants around.

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Sam Faye

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GT Fish & Oyster is a seafood restaurant in River North. Mandatory oysters to start.

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Sam Faye

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Expat is a small patio. Literally. There's no inside. But it's a worthy spot for small plates and people watching when it's nice outside.

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Sam Faye

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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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Sam Faye

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Mi Tocaya Antonjeria serves excellent upscale Mexican small plates in Logan Square.

Adrian Kane

January 14, 2022

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Income Tax is a restaurant and wine bar in Edgewater serving excellent upscale small plates.

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Adrian Kane

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Portsmith is an upscale seafood restaurant inside the Dana Hotel in River North.

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Adrian Kane

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Immm Rice & Beyond is a great BYOB Thai restaurant in Uptown.

Adrian Kane

January 14, 2022

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Vajra is an Indian restaurant in West Town with great food and cocktails.

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Adrian Kane

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Rose Mary is a great Croatian spot in Fulton Market.

Adrian Kane

January 14, 2022