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  • 1 / 10
    Kinda like the ’70s, but back then Tetrazzini meant chicken or turkey—never tuna.
    925 W. Randolph St., 312-690-7295, Website

    Photo: Anna Knott
  • 2 / 10
    Will this joint be the burger tipping point? Not a chance.
    22 S. Wabash Ave., 312-854-3027, Website

    Photo: Hilary Higgins
  • 3 / 10
    Tank Sushi for 10 years and Laughing Bird for a nanosecond. The people have spoken.
    4514 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-654-1277, Website

    Photo: Hilary Higgins
  • 4 / 10
    If you can’t find it, look for the two lions guarding the Art Institute across the street.
    130 S. Michigan Ave., 312-880-0130, Website

    Photo: Hilary Higgins
  • 5 / 10
    The antiscene steak house.
    4038 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773-283-6080, Website

    Photo: Hilary Higgins
  • 6 / 10
    Competition for the 50 stools gets intense; luckily, the chopsticks have blunted tips.
    1571 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773-687-8445, Website

    Photo: Hilary Higgins
  • 7 / 10
    No trend left behind: cauliflower, charcuterie, fried chicken, tartare, octopus.
    1846 W. Division St., 312-561-4500, Website

    Photo: Hilary Higgins
  • 8 / 10
    Considering Melman vowed to lighten up after L2O, you might be surprised when your meal starts with edible rocks.
    2300 N. Lincoln Park West, 773-868-0002, Website

    Photo: Anna Knott
  • 9 / 10
    Lincoln Square says yes to gumbo, grits, and po’ boys.
    4609 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-961-8196, Website

    Photo: Hilary Higgins
  • 10 / 10
    Linen tablecloths and fine china stage a comeback on the North Shore.
    505 Chestnut St., Winnetka, 847-441-0134, Website

    Photo: Hilary Higgins
The Hot List

Chicago’s most buzzed-about restaurants right now

By Penny Pollack
April 1, 2015, 10:46 am
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