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  • 1 / 10
    In Japanese folklore, a kitsune is a fox with potential for great power. Judging by the crowds here, that sounds about right. Read about the Lincoln Square restaurant.
    4229 N. Lincoln Ave. WebsitePhoto: Jeff Marini
  • 2 / 10
    Dan Salls morphed a salsa truck into a regional Mexican storefront and mezcal speakeasy. Browse photos of our visit to the Logan Square bar.
    2456 N. California Ave. Website

    Photo: Jeff Marini
  • 3 / 10
    Want a Hemingway daiquiri? A flight to Cuba is arguably shorter than the wait for a table at this buzzy Latin American restaurant and rum bar. Read more.
    738 W. Randolph St. Website

    Photo: Lenny Gilmore/RedEye
  • 4 / 10
    Trenchermen got a new name and a new chef—Jared Wentworth—and sparked a redo trend. (See the next four Hot Listers.)
    2039 W. North Ave. Website

    Photo: Galdones Photography
  • 5 / 10
    This Noble Square fave kept its name but revamped its room and went to a seasonal prix fixe menu.
    851 N. Ashland Ave. Website

    Photo: Alyssa Pointer/Chicago Tribune
  • 6 / 10
    Jack Weiss closed Coco Pazzo Café on St. Clair Street, moved it into the Tre Soldi space, and mashed the two menus together. Read more.
    212 E. Ohio St. Website

    Photo: Matt Savage
  • 7 / 10
    After a six-week overhaul to the kitchen, the dining room, and the menu, this temple to Thai cuisine says its food is more refined than ever. Read more.
    4156 N. Kedzie Ave. Website

    Photo: Noi Sampanthavivat
  • 8 / 10
    Destroyed by a fire—it’s true—in 2014, this iconic steakhouse has risen from the ashes. Read more.
    1401 S. Michigan Ave. Website

    Photo: Neil Burger
  • 9 / 10
    If instant gratification is your thing, you need to know about Bebu’s three-and-a-half-minute pizzas. Find out more about the Lincoln Park pizza spot.
    1521 N. Fremont St. Website

    Photo: Marcin Cymmer
  • 10 / 10
    West Loopers get down with toasts, salads, sandwiches, and—because why not?—a whiskey bar. Check out our impressions of the West Loop bar and cafe.
    22 N. Clinton St. Website

    Photo: Sammy Faze
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March 28, 2017, 8:10 am
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