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An Eater’s Guide to Chicago

Unofficial and highly opinionated information about the City of Broad Shoulders

By Ashok Selvam and Naomi Waxman

Manny’s Deli’s New Smoked Pastrami Sandwich Is a Keeper

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Coffee, Hip Hop & Mental Health’s New Nonprofit Cafe and Five More Openings

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Where to Drink Cocktails Right Now in Chicago

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Italian American Staple Cafe Bionda Will Soon Reopen in the South Loop

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The Hottest New Restaurants in Chicago, September 2022

Seven new restaurants join as Chicago says goodbye to summer

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Where to Find Oyster Specials in Chicago

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Jewish Deli Legend Manny’s Marks 80 Years With New Smoked Pastrami Sandwich

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Seoul Taco Wicker Park and Five More Upcoming Bars and Restaurants

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Where to Eat in South Loop

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The Best Restaurants for Group Dining in Chicago

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The Essential 24-Hour Restaurants in Chicago

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Where to Eat and Drink Near Lollapalooza Chicago

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Chicago's Essential Happy Hours

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Where to Eat South Asian Food in Chicago

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The 28 Essential Bars in Chicago

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The 38 Essential Restaurants in Chicago

The restaurants worth adjusting busy schedules to check out

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Where to Eat Hot Dogs in Chicago

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An Enormous Addition to Millennium Park Plaza and Four More Upcoming Bars and Restaurants to Know

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A Pair of French Landmarks Reopen in Winnetka and Eight More Openings

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18 Chicago Restaurants That Are Also Great Wedding Venues

By aimee.levitt and Eater Staff

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22 Spots With Gorgeous Views of the Chicago Skyline and Lake Michigan

By Jeffy Mai and Eater Staff

Chicago Mayor Puts All Her Chips on River West Casino Site

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25 Classic Chicago Restaurants to Try

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Jean Banchet Awards Pull S.K.Y. Sommelier’s Nomination After Racial Profiling Allegation

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Chicago’s Essential Mexican Restaurants

By Brenda Storch and Eater Staff

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25 Sheltered Spots for Open-Air Dining in Chicago When It Rains

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Chicago's 2022 Michelin Stars, Mapped

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Chicago’s Essential Outdoor Dining Spots

These classic spots are more important than ever

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Chicago's Best Brewery Tasting Rooms

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Michelin Adds Seven Chicago Bib Gourmand Selections for 2022

By aimee.levitt and Ashok Selvam

Chicago Narrows New Casino Options Down to Three

By aimee.levitt