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The best fried chicken in Chicago

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Where to buy gourmet picnic baskets in Chicago

For your next outdoor movie, concert or dinner under the stars

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Best Japanese restaurants in Chicago

The days of suffering through wan sushi rolls are over

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The best iced coffee drinks to try in Chicago

Put down the frozen cocktails and frosé and grab one of these great drinks

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Best fine dining restaurants in Chicago

Chicago restaurants skip the pretension to focus on great flavors and experiences

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Proxi

Be forewarned: A trip to Proxi will undoubtedly leave you wanting more.

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5 out of 5 stars

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5 out of 5 stars

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HaiSous

The tagline promises “a true Vietnamese kitchen preserving heritage through food."

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4 out of 5 stars

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5 out of 5 stars

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Split-Rail

Throwback favorites are aplenty here.

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3 out of 5 stars

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Apogee

Served in seashells, horns and glass mushrooms, the drinks at this River North rooftop are served with a side of whimsy.

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4 out of 5 stars

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4 out of 5 stars

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Lost Lake is finally launching a new food menu

In order to drink all the rum-soaked tiki cocktails your heart desires, you'll need a little something lining your tummy. The folks at Lost Lake get that,...

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Talenti is giving away 20,000 free pints of gelato (again) in Millennium Park

We might look back at this as the summer of free gelato in Chicago, thanks to monthly giveaways from Talenti. The gelato purveyor has handed out 35,000 free...

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Two Chicago restaurants make Bon Appetit's 'Hot 10' list

If you've been paying attention to Chicago's dining scene this summer, you know there's reason to celebrate. On the heels of being named Restaurant City of...

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Big Star (yes, the taco spot) launches a record label

You know what they say: If you can sling tacos, you should probably start a record label. No one says that, for the record, but Big Star is taking on a new...

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We’re hosting a $15 boozy brunch at Goose Island Barrel Warehouse

Getting out of bed on Saturday morning can be tough, but we have just the thing to lure you out from under the covers. We're hosting an intimate brunch...