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Chicago

The city's best tables, markets and bars, chosen by the writers who live there.

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French & European in Chicago

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  1. European · Afternoon Tea$$The Allis- Soho House Chicago 4.5 · 601 diner reviews113 N Green St# 125, 60607-2303Book a table →
  2. Bistro · Contemporary French / American$$$Creepies 4.5 · 488 diner reviews1360 W Randolph St, 60607-1535Book a table →
  3. Bistro · German$$Willow Cafe and Bistro 4.4 · 37 diner reviews4729 N Lincoln Ave, 60625-2009Book a table →
  4. Contemporary French / American · Cocktail Bar$$$Francois Frankie 4.4 · 333 diner reviews222 W Randolph St, 60606Book a table →
  5. French · Mediterranean$$Bar La Rue 4.4 · 616 diner reviews820 W Fulton Market, 60607-1302Book a table →
  6. French · Steak$$$$La Grande Boucherie - Chicago 4.4 · 2,026 diner reviews431 N Dearborn St, 60654-4601Book a table →
  7. French · American$$Taureaux Tavern, Bar and Brasserie 4.3 · 226 diner reviews155 W Van Buren St, 60605Book a table →
  8. French · American$$Venteux Brasserie, Cafe, & Oyster Bar 4.3 · 1,252 diner reviews224 N Michigan Ave., 60601Book a table →
  9. European · Italian$$Himmel's 4.2 · 275 diner reviews2251 W Lawrence Ave, 60625Book a table →
  10. French · French American$$$Le Petit Marcel 4.2 · 346 diner reviews2914 N Broadway, 60657-4523Book a table →

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Markets

  1. How Lincoln Park Zoo Became Chicago's Free BackyardMentions market near Lincoln Park Zoo, local food context

Street food

  1. Dragged Through the Garden: Chicago's Hot Dog Stands and the City's No-Ketchup ReligionComprehensive guide to Chicago's iconic hot dog stands and culture
  2. Planning a Chicago Marathon Weekend Without Wasting Your LegsIncludes what to eat during marathon weekend, but food is part of broader plan

Tables

  1. Where Chicago Eats When It Isn't Eating PizzaDiverse, Michelin-starred and authentic Chicago dining options
  2. Inside Pizzeria Uno, the Chicago Room Where Deep Dish BeganHistoric deep-dish pizza origin with nearby food and museum context.
  3. The Pizza War Nobody Wins: Chicago's Deep-Dish vs Tavern-Style DivideExplores Chicago's deep-dish and tavern-style pizza debate and venues
  4. Walking Chicago's Chinatown from the gate to the riverExplores Chinatown dining with dim sum and cultural landmarks
  5. A Chicago Weekend Around Doja Cat at the United CenterWeekend dining recommendations around a concert event

Bars

  1. Chicago's Speakeasy Circuit Behind Unmarked DoorsIn-depth guide to Chicago's speakeasy cocktail bars and bar crawl
  2. Boats, Bridges and Cider on the Chicago River in SeptemberDetails riverwalk bars and timing for Chicago River activities

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