See the Hot List for previous months here.
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Gibsons goes Italian in the West Loop—and goes big, too, as in multilevel with a roof deck bar. 233 N. Canal St. Website
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3 / 10
Somerset’s rooftop lounge, with its classic cocktails and stunning views, makes an ideal spot to wait for your table. Browse photos of our visit. 1112 N. State St. Website
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The modern food at the MCA has more twists and turns than an Escher staircase. Take a look at Marisol’s roast chicken at What Penny Eats. Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, 205 E. Pearson St. Website
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An homage to Chicago culinary originals—chicken Vesuvio, Italian beef, shrimp de jonghe—hits the West Loop. 326 N. Morgan St. Website
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7 / 10
Where you can eat fancy chocolates and drink them, too. 609 N. State St. Website
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The mezcal bar at Quiote is still in the basement, but now it has a name—and its own bartender and cocktail list. 2456 N. California Ave. Website
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9 / 10
This fast-food magnet in Palos Heights—around since the 1980s—finally takes a giant step north. 157 W. North Ave. Website
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10 / 10
Jared Leonard (Budlong) crammed an Ole Hickory Pits smoker into the kitchen of the former Yusho space in Hyde Park, and the rush for ribs is on. 1301 E. 53rd St. Website
Photo: Jared Leonard