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The 24 best Italian restaurants in Chicago

Our favorites range from old-school joints that still serve grandma's secret Sunday sauce to some of the swankiest new restaurants in Chicago.

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The 19 tastiest brunch destinations in Chicago right now

Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but when the weekend rolls around, it's all about brunch.

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The 12 best food halls in Chicago

If variety is the spice of life, the best food halls in Chicago are hotter than a Carolina reaper pepper.

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Get your paczki fix at these Chicago bakeries

It wouldn’t be Fat Tuesday without a paczki, the yeasty, sugar-dusted Polish donut that's stuffed with sweet jelly, custard, pudding or fruit.

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These savory Japanese pancakes are one of the best things we’ve eaten so far this year

There's a lot to love about Paul Virant's new West Loop hot spot, which shines a spotlight on okonomiyaki.

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19 Chicago restaurants and chefs are James Beard Awards semifinalists

Come spring, the James Beard Awards will once again take over the city of Chicago, doling out top honors to the country's best chefs, restaurants, bartenders...

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A new Chicago food festival highlights homegrown delicacies like Malört and jibaritos

These days, there's a festival for just about every food group, from wings and pizza to doughnuts and ramen. This spring, the folks behind Baconfest are...

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Eataly is hosting an epic all-you-can-eat celebration next month

You can take the adult version of "kid in a candy store" to the next level at Eataly's annual SpringFest—a one-night, all-inclusive extravaganza hosted on...

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Chicago’s newest sushi bar is hidden inside a hotel room in Lincoln Park

The most amazing omakase experiences in Chicago are known for their intimate tasting counters and high-end sushi, but the latest newcomer to the scene...

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Chicago’s most high-tech food hall debuts on Monday inside the CNA Building

Futuristic family the Jetsons might be jealous of the technology being employed inside Hayden Hall, Chicago's newest food hall from DMK restaurant group (Ada...

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Finally, a West Loop hotspot that doesn’t break the bank. Chef Paul Virant’s thoughtful take on okonomiyaki is complexly flavored and wholly satisfying.

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