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Chicago

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

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  1. American · Italian$$$Beaumont's 4.8 · 210 diner reviews2020 N Halsted St, 60614-4338Book a table →
  2. Steakhouse · Spanish$$$$Asador Bastian 4.7 · 478 diner reviews214 W Erie St, 60654-3911Book a table →
  3. Contemporary American · Comfort Food$$Theory Chicago 4.7 · 455 diner reviews9 West Hubbard Street, 60654Book a table →
  4. American · Contemporary Southern$$$Taste 222 4.7 · 365 diner reviews222 N Canal St, 60606Book a table →
  5. Contemporary American · American$$$Grill on 21 4.7 · 350 diner reviews208 S LaSalle St, 60604Book a table →
  6. Steakhouse · American$$$$The Bull Moose 4.9 · 99 diner reviews2020 N Halsted St, 60614-4338Book a table →
  7. Steakhouse$$$$Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Chicago 4.6 · 9,963 diner reviews318 North State St, 60654Book a table →
  8. American · Vegetarian$$$The Walnut Room - Chicago 4.6 · 9,596 diner reviews111 North State Street, 60602Book a table →
  9. American · Californian$$Summer House - Chicago 4.6 · 9,078 diner reviews1954 N Halsted St, 60614Book a table →
  10. Contemporary American · Farm-to-table$$$Ox Bar & Hearth 4.7 · 253 diner reviews1578 N Clybourn Ave, 60642-2520Book a table →
  11. Steakhouse · Seafood$$$$Mastro's Steakhouse - Chicago 4.6 · 6,668 diner reviews520 N Dearborn St, 60654Book a table →
  12. American · European$$$The Publican 4.6 · 6,040 diner reviews837 W. Fulton Market, 60607Book 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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