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Kai Zan 2557½ W. Chicago Ave. 773-278-5776 Humboldt Park Japanese $$ Chefs/partners: Carlo and Melvin Vizconde Perfect for: Sushi lovers looking to break out of their maki-roll rut 2013 Best New Restaurants 1. Grace 2. Bavette’s Bar & Boeuf 3. Found 4. Elizabeth Restaurant 5. Kai Zan 6. Carriage House 7. Trenchermen 8. Chez Moi … Read more

Elizabeth Restaurant 4835 N. Western Ave. 773-681-0651 Lincoln Square Modern American $$$$ Chefs/partners: Iliana Regan Perfect for: Foodies who like eating raccoon Bolognese with strangers 2013 Best New Restaurants 1. Grace 2. Bavette’s Bar & Boeuf 3. Found 4. Elizabeth Restaurant 5. Kai Zan 6. Carriage House 7. Trenchermen 8. Chez Moi 9. Little Goat … Read more

Found 1631 Chicago Ave., Evanston 847-868-8945 American $ Chef: Nicole Pederson Perfect for: Those in search of a no-pressure date spot 2013 Best New Restaurants 1. Grace 2. Bavette’s Bar & Boeuf 3. Found 4. Elizabeth Restaurant 5. Kai Zan 6. Carriage House 7. Trenchermen 8. Chez Moi 9. Little Goat Diner 10. BellyQ 11. … Read more

Bavette’s Bar & Boeuf 218 W. Kinzie St. 312-624-8154 River North Contemporary $$$$ Chef: Cameron Magee Perfect for: Diners who enjoy steak sans white tablecloth 2013 Best New Restaurants 1. Grace 2. Bavette’s Bar & Boeuf 3. Found 4. Elizabeth Restaurant 5. Kai Zan 6. Carriage House 7. Trenchermen 8. Chez Moi 9. Little Goat … Read more

Grace 652 W. Randolph St. 312-234-9494 West Loop Contemporary $$$$ Chefs/partners: Curtis Duffy Perfect for: People who think Alinea is too flashy 2013 Best New Restaurants 1. Grace 2. Bavette’s Bar & Boeuf 3. Found 4. Elizabeth Restaurant 5. Kai Zan 6. Carriage House 7. Trenchermen 8. Chez Moi 9. Little Goat Diner 10. BellyQ … Read more