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Café Robey, located inside of The Robey Hotel, sits at the center of the six-corner intersection in Wicker Park. Executive Chef, Kevin McAllister, serves contemporary American cuisine highlighting colorful and flavorful dishes.
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Tucked away between residential buildings in the Gold Coast, you’ll find La Storia. La Storia offers great dining options daily, but the brunch menu is what really shines. Zachary Dawson, the restaurant’s Chef de Cuisine, created an exquisite new menu known as the Social Brunch. With mouth-watering dining options and drink specials, this brunch package is a great way to spend your weekend, dining and socializing with friends.
XO Marshmallow, located in Rogers Park, is Chicago’s first marshmallow-themed cafe and dessert spot. It’s a wonderland devoted to ooey, gooey, fluffy, squishy, melt-in-your mouth marshmallow treats. Menu items include hot drinks like the Toasted Marshmallow Latte (need I say more?), iced drinks (frozen hot chocolate, anyone?), s’mores (think donuts and tacos) and more….
NaKorn, located in downtown Evanston, serves upscale Thai food in a casual and approachable atmosphere. Nakorn’s belief is that “authentic Thai food should be found not only in Thailand – but here, as well.” The fresh, bold flavors and the exceptional dining experience makes this place a great spot for any occasion.
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If you are looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of River North, I recommend you walk past the touristy spots and head to Bar Lupo. Bar Lupo is an Italian pub that is upbeat and trendy. You won’t find traditional menu items as you would at old-school Italian spots. Here you’ll find snacks, pastas, and creative drinks with great music in a fun atmosphere.
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Looking for a great, casual place to grab brunch? You need to check out Gather. Tucked away in Lincoln Square, this spot offers delicious New American cuisine. It’s a fabulous neighborhood spot where friends and family can gather for a wonderful meal.
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Mango Pickle, in Edgewater, is a new restaurant serving contemporary Indian cuisine. It opened six months ago by husband and wife team, Nakur Patel and Marisa Paolillo. Paolillo is the chef at the restaurant. She lived in Bombay for nine years and worked at an American restaurant while she was there. When they moved back to Chicago, they wanted to incorporate their experiences from India into their restaurant concept here.
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Centennial Crafted Beer and Eatery is a new restaurant and beer hall in River North that opened up in early March. It is a gastropub with a focus on beer, which is paired perfectly with its chef-driven food menu. Centennial’s head chef is Ben Sheagren, who previously worked at Hopleaf in Andersonville for nine years.
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Quiote is a new, contemporary Mexican restaurant in Logan Square and features a seasonal menu serving regional Mexican cuisine. I always drove past the location, which used to be a bakery right off the highway. As soon as I saw a new restaurant open in that space, I knew I had to go try it.
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Located in Ravenswood, Band of Bohemia is a unique, culinary brewpub, where chef-driven dishes are created to pair perfectly with culinary-inspired beers that are brewed in-house. The restaurant is also the first Michelin-rated brewpub. The concept was created by Michael Carroll and Craig Sindelar, who both previously worked at Alinea.
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