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    Refined Sepia just got a sassy new sibling. Think globally inspired street food cooked over an open fire. Browse photos of our Secret Supper event at the new restaurant.
    565 W. Randolph St. Website

    Photo: Paul Strabbing
  • 2 / 10
    Zoe Schor’s (Ada St.) American cuisine means anything from chips and dip with caviar to charred octopus with chorizo. Read more about the Humboldt Park eatery.
    2500 W. Chicago Ave. Website

    Photo: Julia Weeman
  • 3 / 10
    Joe Frillman’s (Balena) pastacentric spot has a lock on local produce: His brother Tim is a farmer just north of the city. Find out more about the new Logan Square restaurant.
    2523 N. Milwaukee Ave. Website

    Photo: Neil Burger
  • 4 / 10
    Not just any rooftop bar, this one has sake, sushi, and a perfect view of the Mag Mile. Check out photos of our visit.
    Conrad Chicago, 101 E. Erie St. Website

    Photo: Neil Burger
  • 5 / 10
    On a street crowded with strollers and families, casual Italian hits the sweet spot.
    2834 N. Southport Ave. Website

    Photo: Courtesy of Sal’s Trattoria
  • 6 / 10
    A fun Highwood seafood joint finds a whole new fan base in Northbrook.
    1349 Shermer Rd., Northbrook Website

    Photo: Courtesy of Lucky Fish on Shermer
  • 7 / 10
    How many ways can you serve Nutella? Clearly, enough to support an all-day café. Take a look at our visit on opening day.
    189 N. Michigan Ave. Website

    Photo: Courtesy of Nutella Cafe
  • 8 / 10
    This veg-, gluten-, and dairy-conscious rookie hedges its bets with a griddled double cheeseburger.
    2015 W. Division St. Website

    Photo: Eric Kleinberg
  • 9 / 10
    Proving that casually elegant dining, sans tasting menus, is alive and well. Check out The Albert’s Calabrian chile campanelle at What Penny Eats.
    Hotel EMC2, 228 E. Ontario St. Website

    Photo: Kevin Miyazaki
  • 10 / 10
    At last, our epic furniture mart has a stylish lounge for cocktails and snacks.
    222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza Website

    Photo: Neil Burger
The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago Right Now

Chicago’s most buzzed-about restaurants in August

By Penny Pollack
August 2, 2017, 1:45 pm
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