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2 / 10
A River North steak house for the people. You know, people like Barack Obama and Valerie Jarrett. 66 W. Kinzie St., 312-284-4990 Website
Related: Read our review of the River North steak house and see our dining critic’s first impressions in What Penny Eats.
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4 / 10
The cure for Umami Fever is now available over the counter in Wicker Park. 1480 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773-423-2005 Website
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5 / 10
The aromas from this fab bakery practically force patrons into the shop—much like Garrett popcorn syndrome. 4610 N. Western Ave. Website
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6 / 10
How many farms, hatcheries, bakeries, dairies, and more does it take Johnny Anderes to make a menu? Sixteen, at last count. 316 N. Clark St., 312-836-1300 Website
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7 / 10
Not counting Ladurée in Paris, PC now ranks as the cutest French pastry shop ever. 600 Davis St., Evanston, 847-905-0491 Website
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8 / 10
Groovy cocktails, housemade pasta, and easy street parking. Sweet. 1329 W. Chicago Ave., 312-818-2073 Website
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9 / 10
Never again can you complain there’s no place to eat before—or after—Court Theatre. 1301 E. 53rd St., 773-643-1652 Website
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10 / 10
The inevitable has happened: a chef-driven juice bar in Logan Square. Yay, Jared Van Camp! 2355 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773-227-3444 Website
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