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  • 1 / 10
    The former Trenchermen proves that a new name and pastrami-spiced pig’s head can put you right back in the game.
    2039 W. North Ave. Website

    Photo: Jeff Marini
  • 2 / 10
    Rush hour for the Burrata-stuffed olives and icy Negronis at this moody new River North bar hits around 2 a.m. Browse photos of our night out at the River North bar.
    311 W. Chicago Ave. Website

    Photo: Rockit Ranch Productions
  • 3 / 10
    Cocktails and Mexican snacks on the roof—but no pool privileges unless you check into the hotel. Read a little more about this and other rooftop bars here.
    The Robey, 1616 N. Milwaukee Ave. Website

    Photo: Adrian Gaut
  • 4 / 10
    More cocktails and Mexican food on the roof—but lo siento, no pool.
    740 W. Randolph St. Website

    Photo: Courtesy of La Josie
  • 5 / 10
    Hey, bargain hunters: This rooftop bar offers a bottle of Old Rip Van Winkle 25-year-old bourbon for a mere $15,000.
    Dana Hotel & Spa, 2 W. Erie St. Website

    Photo: Leigh Loftus/We Are Loftus
  • 6 / 10
    A chic respite from the Rush Street madness, tucked into the Talbott Hotel.
    20 E. Delaware Pl. Website

    Photo: Marcin Cymmer
  • 7 / 10
    Speaking of madness, Fat Baby joins the Hubbard Street crawl with margaritas, mezcals, and tons of tacos. Check out photos of our visit to the River North bar.
    109 W. Hubbard St. Website

    Photo: Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune
  • 8 / 10
    Stimulants (pour-overs, cortados), relaxants (chilled wines by the bottle), and massive sandwiches. What more do you need? Read more about the sandwich spot here.
    328 S. Jefferson St. Website

    Photo: Courtesy of The Ruin Daily
  • 9 / 10
    Deconstructed burritos, overnight oats, layer cakes—put that stuff in jars, and the crowds will come. Find out more about the hub for nutrient-dense eats here.
    1350 Shermer Rd., Northbrook Website

    Photo: George Burns
  • 10 / 10
    Shaved-ice aficionados hail the seasonal return (through mid-September) of this legend.
    1068 W. Taylor St. Website

    Photo: Alex Garcia/Chicago Tribune
The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago Right Now

Chicago’s most buzzed-about restaurants in July

By Penny Pollack
June 30, 2017, 8:50 am
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