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The 15 most romantic restaurants in Chicago

The most romantic restaurants in Chicago crank up the heat and set the mood for an intimate evening out.

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The 16 best seafood restaurants in Chicago

From quick-service lunch in the Loop to splurge-worthy steakhouses

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Best spots for high tea in Chicago

Put your pinkies in the air!

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The 17 best downtown Chicago restaurants

Follow our guide to find a foodie's paradise in the city's epicenter.

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The 13 best new restaurants in Chicago

From a brilliant ice cream shop to a buzzy rooftop restaurant to a secret speakeasy in River North, these are the 13 best new restaurants in Chicago.

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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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Virtue

Erick Williams’ ambitious solo venture captures the depth and scope of Southern cooking with soul-satisfying results.

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Bayan Ko

One of Chicago’s best new restaurants soulfully blends Filipino and Cuban flavors, making it a coveted reservation in Ravenswood.

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Bar Ramone

This energetic little wine bar is a solid option for fascinating pours and shared bites, but uneven service hinders the experience.

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Le Sud

Like good-fitting denim and a red lip, Le Sud walks the line of elegance and ease, with craveable Provencal-inspired dishes matched by classic sips with a twist.

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Christina Tosi could bring her Milk Bar empire (and Crack Pie) to Chicago

Christina Tosi's Cereal Milk soft serve is so tasty that we might consider flying to New York or Los Angeles to get a fix. Lucky for us, the sweets empire...

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Eataly brings back all-you-can-eat SpringFest next month

Eataly Chicago will once again host its all-inclusive SpringFest, which allows guests to take over the bi-level store and enjoy unlimited food and booze...

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Chicago Restaurant Week is extended through February 12

If last week's arctic temperatures forced you to cancel your Chicago Restaurant Week reservation, it's your lucky day: The annual culinary event, which was...

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Chicago’s third Portillo’s restaurant is coming to Avondale

For years, there was only one Portillo's location within Chicago city limits, forcing residents and visitors to make the trip to River North to get their hot...

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The Violet Hour reimagines its food offerings with miso ice cream and duck confit spring rolls

When it first opened in 2007, the Violet Hour was a pioneer in the craft-cocktail movement, serving inventive beverages infused with small-batch liqueurs,...