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10 places everyone's talking about—and dining at—in September. In order of heat:
GIRL & THE GOAT In case you’ve been in a coma, the girl is Stephanie Izard, the goat is her culinary plaything, and this is the slam-dunk success of the summer. 809 W. Randolph St.; 312-492-6262
GILT BAR Darker than a Lynch film, louder than a chain saw, tighter than a 151 bus at rush hour: This is fun? Yes, it is. 230 W. Kinzie St.; 312-464-9544
PORK SHOPPE Trend trifecta in Avondale: communal tables, many beers, and barbecue. 2755 W. Belmont Ave.; 773-961-7654
CUMIN The Nepalese dishes draw curious diners, the Indian food pays the bills, and everyone’s happy. 1414 N. Milwaukee Ave.; 773-342-1414
BLACK DOG GELATO The scoop: Sometimes BDG closes early because it runs out of gelato. The strategy: Go early, especially when there’s lemon ginger. 859 N. Damen Ave.; 773-235-3116
CHILAPAN This Mexican BYO is so uncool, it’s the place to be. 2459 W. Armitage Ave.; 773-697-4597
ONE. SIX ONE The menu reads like the global mishmash of all time, but the patio is glorious, and The Bar 10 Doors—same owners—is right next door. 1251 W. Taylor St.; 312-226-1611
THE PORTAGE Jeff Brantley’s playful menu is irresistible. On the beatific back patio, with a glass of wine, it’s pure magic. 3938 N. Central Ave.; 773-853-0779
PRASINO Prasino is the name of a tiny village in southern Greece with a couple hundred people. In other words, the average Saturday night at this green-minded spot. 93 S. La Grange Ave., La Grange; 708-469-7058
RUXBIN KITCHEN This tiny storefront is a natural for Noble Square—a little quirky, a little shoestring, a lot indie. 851 N. Ashland Ave.; 312-624-8509
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