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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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12 new dishes to eat at Taste of Chicago 2017, ranked from worst to best

We hit the fest on Day 1 to try fresh takes from returning vendors and sample the fare from first-time restaurants and food trucks

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The 20 most Instagrammable restaurants and bars in Chicago

Chicagoans know an Instagrammable situation when they see it

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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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Where to eat brunch outside in Chicago

Somehow, eating eggs Benedict and biscuits and gravy outside just tastes better. Now that it's summer, head to one of these outdoor restaurants this weekend, and bask in the sun while sipping mimosas or Bloody Marys. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to brunch in Chicago

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Mi Tocaya Antojería

Tacos, margaritas and excellent regional specialties are all at chef Diana Davila's new spot.

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Ella Elli

Pull a bench up to the bar for a cozy date night.

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Burt’s Place

Burt's is a must for any deep-dish lover.

Time Out says

3 out of 5 stars

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The Ruin Daily

A sandwich shop with cocktails? We're in.

Time Out says

3 out of 5 stars

Users say

4 out of 5 stars

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Gulden’s mustard is doling out free hot dogs to ketchup-hating Chicagoans this week

Last week, Chicagoans were tricked into putting ketchup on their hot dogs when Heinz pranked the city with its limited-edition “Dog Sauce.” To make up for...

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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is opening a new Chicago shop and launching a new flavor

We're guessing the folks at Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams don't take much time off—especially in the summer months—and now we have proof. The boutique ice cream...

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And the winner of Battle of the Burger 2017 is…

Last night, 14 of Chicago's best burgers competed for our hearts (and stomachs) at Battle of the Burger, but only one restaurant could walk away with the...

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Heinz Ketchup trolls Chicago with its new 'Dog Sauce'

For transplants and locals alike, maintaining citizenship as a Chicagoan means forever forgoing ketchup on your hot dog. It's a small price to pay to live in...

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Talenti is handing out another 20,000 free pints of gelato in Millennium Park

If you didn't get a chance to cash in on free gelato last month when Talenti showed up in Millennium Park with 15,000 pints for the taking, you might want to...