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1 / 10
Against all odds in meat-centric Chicago, vegetables take center stage at this West Loop newbie. 802 W. Randolph St., 312-265-1745 Website
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2 / 10
An awfully mellow name for a restaurant our critic says has the “ballsiest prix fixe menu” in town. Read our review. 177 N. Ada St., 773-913-3773 Website
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3 / 10
Giuseppe Tentori adds steak to the fish-and-oyster notch on his belt. 707 N. Wells St., 312-600-6305 Website
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4 / 10
The 28-ounce, 28-day dry-aged rib eye sets you back $94, but it’s shareable. 4343 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-799-8283 Website
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5 / 10
Kale salad with grilled napa cabbage, fried ramen noodles, and Thai-inspired dressing: the new normal. 3056 N. Lincoln Ave., 872-206-8553 Website
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6 / 10
Ham sandwiches and Junior’s Cheesecake crash the Loop. 210 W. Lake St., 312-759-2233 Website
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7 / 10
Wrigleyville really loves ’cue. 3801 N. Clark St., 773-360-1452 Website
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8 / 10
Alpana Singh gives casual Italian fare and meticulously curated wines a whirl in the burbs. 1701 Maple Ave., Evanston, 847-563-4333 Website
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9 / 10
Aimez-vous les croissants? This Gallic café-bakery awaits. 3307 N. Clark St., 773-904-0777 Website
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10 / 10
Nachos, fajitas, fried ice cream—old-school Tex-Mex all the way. 3358 N. Southport Ave., 773-327-8226 Website
Photo: Huge Galdones