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BOLTWOOD It may not be Publican North, but Boltwood’s chef/owner, Brian Huston, says Publican’s cuisine is what he knows. 804 Davis St., Evanston, 847-859-2880
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OSTERIA LANGHE You have to love a menu that describes its snail dish as “slow food.” 2824 W. Armitage Ave., 773-661-1582
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PARACHUTE No one understands the name—not even the owners. The mung bean pancake stuffed with pork belly, however, makes perfect sense. 3500 N. Elston Ave., 773-654-1460
Related: Find out why Parachute made this year’s Best of Chicago list.
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MOXEE UIC students keep mistaking this all-American kitchen and brewery for a lecture hall. 724 W. Maxwell St., 312-243-3660
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HIGH FIVE RAMEN Beware the spice levels. “Regular” means “pain, suffering, and sweating.” 112 N. Green St.
Related: Read more about this recently-opened ramen spot.
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RAMEN-SAN This ramen craze is all the proof you need that man was not meant to eat with chopsticks. 59 W. Hubbard St., 312-377-9950
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EDDIE V’S PRIME SEAFOOD Let the cool kids crawl all over River North while you relax with white tablecloths, fresh fish, and live music drifting in from the bar. 521 N. Rush St., 312-595-1114
Related: View photos of the grouper at Eddie V’s and other goodies in What Penny Eats.
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CRAFT PIZZA Talk about a Wicker Park crowd pleaser: bagels in the morning and pizza the rest of the day. 1252 N. Damen Ave., 773-442-7238
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MAX’S WINE DIVE Before you mock the idea of fried chicken and Champagne, try it. Or order a Lagunitas and mock away. 1482 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773-661-6581
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BROWN BAG SEAFOOD CO. Trendy fish sandwiches to go is the new black in Lakeshore East. 340 E. Randolph St., 312-496-3999
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