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Chicago

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

TablesWhere Chicago Eats When It Isn't Eating Pizza

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  1. Contemporary Italian · Steak$$$Prosecco 4.6 · 2,767 diner reviews710 North Wells Street, 60610Book a table →
  2. Contemporary American$$$$Valhalla 4.8 · 120 diner reviews2020 West Division Street, 60622Book a table →
  3. American$$The Hampton Social - Streeterville 4.6 · 2,616 diner reviews164 E. Grand Ave., 60611Book a table →
  4. American$$$Chemistry 4.6 · 2,442 diner reviews5121 S Harper Ave, 60615Book a table →
  5. Mexican · Seafood$$El Nuevo Mexicano 4.7 · 223 diner reviews2914 N Clark Street, 60657Book a table →
  6. Contemporary American$$The Black Barrel Tavern 4.7 · 222 diner reviews1061 W Madison St, 60607Book a table →
  7. Italian · Pizzeria$$$Sofi Restaurant 4.6 · 1,918 diner reviews616 South Dearborn, 60605Book a table →
  8. Italian · Contemporary Italian$$Trattoria Gianni 4.6 · 1,887 diner reviews1711 N. Halsted Street, 60614Book a table →
  9. Japanese · Sushi$$$$Juno 4.6 · 1,669 diner reviews2638 N. Lincoln Ave, 60614Book a table →
  10. Barbecue · American$$$Bub City 4.6 · 1,585 diner reviews435 N Clark St, 60654Book a table →
  11. American · Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service$$$Recess 4.6 · 1,579 diner reviews838 W Kinzie St, 60642-6532Book a table →
  12. Mexican$$$Frontera Grill 4.7 · 206 diner reviews445 N Clark St, 60654Book a table →

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Markets

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

Street food

  1. Street foodDragged 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. Street foodPlanning a Chicago Marathon Weekend Without Wasting Your LegsIncludes what to eat during marathon weekend, but food is part of broader plan

Tables

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

Bars

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

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