The Hot List
For February 2017
10 places everyone’s talking about and dining at
(in order of heat)
(in order of heat)
1Elske
Restaurant Row star of the month: the New American love child of chef-newlyweds David and Anna Posey. Read more.
1350 W. Randolph St. Website
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Photo: Alyssa Pointer/Chicago Tribune
2Won Fun and 2Fun Chinese
Austin Baker (Bar Marta) rolls out Sichuan food and more kinds of booze than China has provinces. Browse photos of the West Loop bar.
905 W. Randolph St. Website
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Photo: Neil Burger
3Publican Anker
Photo: Derek Richmond
4Bad Hunter
Where rutabagas and turnips outsell baby lamb chops and wagyu beef. Also, check out their spiced cider and bourbon popsicle at What Penny Eats.
802 W. Randolph St., 312-265-1745 Website
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Photo: Jeff Marini
7Mango Pickle
A modern take on Indian cuisine from an Italian American. Gotta love Chicago.
5842 N. Broadway Website
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Photo: Courtesy of Mango Pickle
8Griddle 24
Photo: Courtesy of Griddle 24
9Mesa Urbana
This sexy suburban breakout mixes Mexican with Asian, French, and Med.
3566 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook Website
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Photo: Pioneer Press/Chicago Tribune
10Café Robey
A new hotel restaurant that gives Wicker Parkers what they want: avocado toast and grilled octopus.
2018 W. North Ave. Website
Photo: Michael Tercha/Chicago Tribune
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