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  • 1 / 10
    This hip newbie with an upmarket American menu (think aged duck breast) took even the Viagra Triangle by surprise (see “Soaring, Bi-Level Somerset Serves Upscale Fare on State Street”).
    1112 N. State St. Website

    Photo: Huge Galdones
  • 2 / 10
    Whether this is really pizza or a crispy, airy hybrid, you’ll have to get in a long line to try it (see “These Out-of-Town Pizza Styles Are Invading Chicago and We Don’t Hate It”).
    161 N. Sangamon St. Website

    Photo: Arianna Giuntini
  • 3 / 10
    Jason Hammel’s ingredient-driven fare at the MCA’s new restaurant is contemporary. But is it art?
    Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, 205 E. Pearson St. Website

    Photo: Jeff Marini
  • 4 / 10
    Two dollars for a bagel—without a schmear—is steep, but no one’s complaining.
    1840 W. Irving Park Rd. Website

    Photo: Jeff Marini
  • 5 / 10
    Where Mississippi catfish and red-hot tamales go down easy with spiked punches and craft beers.
    1745 W. North Ave. Website

    Photo: Myles Grio
  • 6 / 10
    Who says you can’t enjoy $80 golden osetra caviar with an old-time relish tray and Polish sausages?
    2700 W. Chicago Ave. Website

    Photo: Caroline Manrique
  • 7 / 10
    And here’s more caviar—this time in a tony wine bar with a refined modern menu. Browse pics from our night at the West Loop spot.
    1134 W. Washington Blvd. Website

    Photo: Courtesy of The Press Room
  • 8 / 10
    This indoor-outdoor spot on the river has everything from sandwiches to short-rib pappardelle.
    150 N. Riverside Plz. Website

    Photo: Courtesy of Henson Consulting
  • 9 / 10
    Hearty roasted meats and freshly baked bread for sandwiches seem just right in a bar with 21 taps. Check out photos of the Lincoln Square bar.
    2050 W. Balmoral Ave. Website

    Photo: Half Acre/Nick Robins
  • 10 / 10
    Pizza goddess Nella Grassano added pasta to her repertoire and moved the whole shebang to Hyde Park.
    1125 E. 55th St. Website

    Photo: Courtesy of Nella Pizza e Pasta
The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago Right Now

Chicago’s most buzzed-about restaurants in November

By Penny Pollack
November 1, 2017, 11:35 am
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