Why:You’ve had his goat tacos and birria. Now try a roasted bone-in goat shank with mole negro.
Where:5311 S. Lake Park Ave., Hyde Park Website
Photo: Courtesy of Marisa Klug-Morataya
Why:If you love out-of-the-box sammies, you’re in luck: Turkey and the Wolf’s collard greens melt makes the move north.
Where:2545 N. Kedzie Ave., Logan Square Website
Photo: Wade McElroy
Why:You never need a reason to seek out Gillanders’s food, but here’s one: garganelli and lobster sausage with green chile butter, lime, and tobiko.
Where:1112 N. State St., Near North Side Website
Photo: Stephanie Zhao
Why:Stop by for food both traditional (chicken shawarma) and not (baklava shakes).
Where:350 W. Armitage Ave., Lincoln Park Website
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Why:Pies come with that beloved caramelized edge, plus toppings like brown sugar bacon.
Where:1801 N. Spaulding Ave., Logan Square Website
Photo: Jason Bennett
Why:Cosette Liu’s drinks, such as chrysanthemum pu-erh soda, pair perfectly with sweets like milk tea cheesecake.
Where:1453 W. Taylor St., Little Italy Website
Photo: Living Water Tea House
Why:Make a meal out of inventive grilled skewers like sour plum chicken meatball and asparagus with miso hollandaise.
Where:2115 N. Milwaukee Ave., Logan Square Website
Photo: Jee H. Kim
Why:If his meaty menu at Amaru isn’t your speed, perhaps turmeric samosas will be.
Where:1904 W. North Ave., Bucktown Website
Photo: Lori Sapio
Why:If the words “Chicago dog taco” make you hungry, then we’ll see you there.
Where:1000 W. 35th St. Website
Photo: Evan Sheehan
Why:After two years, reuniting with the shrimp de Jonghe will be sweet.
Where:4358 N. Elston Ave., Old Irving Park Website
Photo: Lisset Rosales