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  • 1 / 10
    Like Big Star on steroids.
    180 N. Morgan St., 773-831-9696 Website

    Photo: Courtesy of Federales
  • 2 / 10
    Baja California Norte fare, à la Rick Bayless, and plenty of mezcal (as in 115 kinds).
    900 W. Randolph St., 312-733-1975 Website

    Photo: Erin Hooley/Chicago Tribune
  • 3 / 10
    This fast-casual spot from the Osteria Langhe team can barely keep up with the demand for its plin (tiny hand-pinched pasta).
    1904 N. Western Ave., 872-315-3912 Website

    Photo: Courtesy of Animale
  • 4 / 10
    First big trend of summer 2016: Hawaiian raw fish salad.
    10 S. LaSalle St., 312-754-0609 Website

    Photo: Zachary Johnston
  • 5 / 10
    Second big trend of summer 2016: Tony Priolo’s grandmother’s timpano, a baked pasta extravaganza.
    340 N. Clark St., 312-822-0077 Website

    Photo: Huge Galdones
  • 6 / 10
    Speaking of trends, Cajun seafood in a bag has yet to peak.
    1045 W. Madison St., 312-291-8182 Website

    Photo: Alexander Gouletas
  • 7 / 10
    Proving that taco fillings can be as variable as pizza toppings.
    738 N. Clark St., 312-265-1607 Website

    Photo: Joseph Hernandez/Chicago Tribune
  • 8 / 10
    Just your typical American tavern food: Burrata, meze, crudo, caviar, agnolotti, and macarons.
    145 N. Dearborn St., 312-384-1242 Website

    Photo: Kailley Lindman
  • 9 / 10
    After a brisk game of Ping-Pong, belly up for cool pub food by Rick Gresh, a David Burke protégé.
    230 N. Clark St., 773-219-0900 Website

    Photo: Anthony Tahlier
  • 10 / 10
    Definition of a hot spot: open late in Logan Square for burgers, poutine, and fries.
    2489 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773-661-1365 Website

    Photo: Courtesy of SmallFry
The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago Right Now

Chicago’s most buzzed-about restaurants in August

By Penny Pollack
August 1, 2016, 1:18 pm
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