Bavette's 218 W. Kinzie St. River North Opening in: May Beyond prime-aged beef, chilled seafood, and brown spirits, details on the Gilt Bar neighbor are scant. But with Brendan Sodikoff behind it, there's likely to be a line out front when it opens. Belly Q 1400 W. Randolph St.; 312-563-1010. West Loop Opening in: June … Read more
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 5. Perennial Virant 1800 N. Lincoln Ave. 312-981-7070 Lincoln Park American $$ Chef: Paul Virant Related links Reviews: GT Fish & Oyster, Perennial Virant "The Preservation Kitchen‚" by Paul Virant Grilled Asparagus @ Perennial … Read more
Eight great new options—in descending order of deliciousness—where you can eat well for under $20
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 The bar at Telegraph 7. Telegraph 2601 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-292-9463 Logan Square Wine bar $$ Chef: Johnny Anderes Related links Telegraph Wine Bar in Logan Square‚ÄîA Few Tips for Patrons Salmon @ Telegraph … Read more
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 13. Ombra 5310 N. Clark St.; 773-506-8600 Andersonville Italian $ Chef: Carlos Ysaguirre Related links Dish: Shadow Boxing The funky, overloaded room—think repurposed-leather-jacket seats, sepia Italian newspapers, and communal-y booths—is not for everyone. But … Read more
