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The best outdoor restaurants in Chicago

When given the option to sit inside or out, most Chicagoans will gladly jump at the opportunity to dine alfresco.

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Best Mexican restaurants in Chicago

Chicago’s Mexican food scene is rich and steeped in history.

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Scope out Chicago’s best new rooftops and patios of 2018

After a long, nagging winter, we're so ready to dine alfresco at some of Chicago's best new restaurants and bars

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The best ice cream shops in Chicago

The city's best custard, sorbet, gelato or frozen yogurt

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10 ways to eat like a local in Chicago

Citydwellers enjoy chowing down on cuisines from around the globe

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Koval Distiller

Tour the distillery and taste Koval's organic whiskey and liquers for just $16

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Beatrix

Make reservations at this American restaurant in River North today

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Emporium Arcade Bar

Spend $11 and get two well drinks and $10 in tokens when you book with Time Out

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avec

You must order the bacon-wrapped dates at this Mediterranean eatery

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Bar Biscay

This unexpected newcomer from Team mfk. serves unrestrained Basque-region flavors in a refreshingly buoyant space with nightclub-lite vibes.

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The Warbler

This next-door sibling to Ravenswood's relentlessly popular Gather doles out crowd-pleasing, plant-forward dishes in a casual space that suits the 'hood.

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S.K.Y.

Chef/owner Stephen Gillanders wows with craveable, Asian-inflected dishes at this handsome Pilsen newcomer that pulsates with warmth and generosity.

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Bellemore

Boka Restaurant Group does it again with this luxe newcomer

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You can eat a Kuma’s Corner burger on a rooftop this summer

Heavy metal burger bar Kuma's Corner boasts three locations in Chicago, but none of them offer a rooftop patio where you can enjoy your mountain of beef...

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Taste of Chicago releases summer food lineup, with 26 new vendors

Taste of Chicago organizers and Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced the complete lineup of food vendors for the 38th annual event. The lengthly roster...

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Sportsman’s Club will host backyard bashes with Roister, Fat Rice and Spiaggia

One of Chicago's most delicious seasonal traditions is back: Today, Humboldt Park darling Sportsman's Club announced its star-studded Summer BBQ series....

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Fat Rice chef Abraham Conlon honored with 2018 James Beard Best Chef Great Lakes award

Tonight, chefs, restaurateurs and industry experts from all over the country descended upon the Lyric Opera in Chicago for the James Beard Foundation Awards....