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1 / 10
What:A pop-up Japanese convenience store from two longtime bartenders
Why:Chicago’s been missing a spot for Japanese egg salad sandwiches, nori-topped hot dogs, and coffee tonics.Where:Order via Instagram (@ninebarchicago), and a pickup address in Chinatown will be sent to you.
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2 / 10
What:Your go-to spot for the three essential food groups
Why:Eat Free Pizza’s Sicilian pies, Kimski’s fried chicken, and Pretty Cool Ice Cream’s pops, all at one takeout window next to Maria’s Packaged Goods & Community BarWhere:960 W. 31st St., Bridgeport Website
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3 / 10
What:The iconic butcher shop, now with a sandwich counter
Why:Stock up on brats, then order a 1949: a sandwich of pork sultz, Leberkäse, gelbwurst, salami, and Gruyère.Where:3501 N. Lincoln Ave., Lake View Website
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4 / 10
What:The Logan Square pizza spot adds a third style: New York slices, sold from the front window.
Why:Whether it’s pepperoni or carnitas, Paulie Gee’s always gives the people what they want.Where:2451 N. Milwaukee Ave. Website
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6 / 10
What:Barbacoa by the pound, plus soups and tacos, available on the Spilt Milk patio or via Caviar
Why:Spicy posole decked out with citrus slaw is exactly the comfort food 2020 calls for.Where:2758 W. Fullerton Ave., Logan Square Website
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7 / 10
What:A pop-up lands a permanent home — and a partnership with Milwaukee’s Honeypie.
Why:Yes, it’s OK to follow cheese-curd-topped fries with a slice of pistachio cream pie.Where:6157 N. Broadway, Edgewater Website
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8 / 10
What:A larger space for the Evanston bakery means more menu items for you.
Why:The weekday-only egg sandwich with bacon, cheese, ramp pesto, and onion jam is the perfect Zoom-meeting fuel.Where:1733 Central St., Evanston Website
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9 / 10
What:A neighborhood spot pivots to delivery meals and groceries.
Why:You can still get bucatini carbonara, but now you can also get Sunday gravy, pizzas, and Negronis to go.Where:2755 W. Belmont Ave., Avondale Website
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10 / 10
What:Grab-and-go plant-based fare from the former Chicago Raw chef
Why:Feeling virtuous? Try the kelp noodle cacio e pepe, then indulge in a chocolate almond butter cake.Where:210 N. Carpenter St., West Loop Website
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