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Don’t care for quirky global wines and hearty European fare? Then give up your barstool—there are 20 other people ready to take it. Read more about this comfy spot, and browse photos of our visit. 5959 N. Broadway Website
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Fun cocktails, sure, but LLP also has a serious wine program—90 bottles and counting. Check out photos of our night at the West Loop bar. 736 W. Randolph St. Website
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A Mexican street food renaissance in the making. (See “Diana Dávila’s Mi Tocaya Is a Terrific Comeback”.) 2800 W. Logan Blvd. Website
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Another summer, another historical building revamp, another sexy rooftop lounge. The Robey, 2018 W. North Ave. Website
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Hey, Lincoln Parkers, this spot is back with a shorter name (they dropped “Bistro”), a bigger bar, and the signature steak frites. 2075 N. Lincoln Ave. Website
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A word to the wise: Reserve a whole fish of the day as soon as you sit down. Better yet, call ahead. (See “Best New Restaurants: Quiote”.) Browse photos of our visit to the lower-level mezcal bar. 2456 N. California Ave. Website
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Thanks to the nifty bar, intimate booths, and gourmet toasts here, date nights are on the rise in the Southport Corridor. Take a look at pics from our night out at the new Wrigleyville spot. 1349 W. Cornelia Ave. Website
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Where Logan Square denizens display their endless love of espresso, artisanal drip coffee, and coffee mocktails. 2631 N. Kedzie Ave. Website
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Uptowners are so into Sol’s Korean fried chicken they’ve started calling it KFC. Don’t tell the Colonel. 4715 N. Sheridan Rd.
Photo: Courtesy of Sol’s on Sheridan