Destination Guide Refined by  Contemporary from above to remove selectionCuisine American (22) Bars, Clubs + Pubs (8) Desserts (3) Eclectic (7) French (8) Italian (5) Mediterranean (1) Seafood (6) Steakhouse (2) Vegetarian (1)
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| Gibsons Bar and Steakhouse 1028 N. Rush St., Chicago, IL 60622 312.266.8999 |  |
Popular with its Gold Coast neighbors, Gibsons is the steakhouse you visit when you want to take in a scene. There are sporty cars idling at the valet stand, photos of celebs and near-celebs who've appeared here, and ove... more
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| Yoshi's Cafe 3257 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60618 773.248.6160 | |
once a pricey fine-dining restaurant of considerable renown, yoshis recast itself as an informal french-asian cafe with much lower prices and a jeans-casual sensibility; theres even a kids menu. still evident is yoshi ka... more
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| Cafe Absinthe 1954 W. North Ave., Chicago, IL 60612 773.278.4488 | |
restaurant critics, neighborhood regulars, and first time visitors always agree about cafe absinthe: the atmosphere is great, the food is superb, and the service is outstanding. the restaurant offers a casual atmosphere ... more
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| Erwin 2925 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60618 773.528.7200 | |
this appealing spot brims with the sunny personalities of owners erwin and cathy drechsler. the straightforward menu may look ordinary--roasted chicken with lemon-garlic sauce, for instance--but the skillful cooking will... more
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| Mk 868 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60614 312.482.9179 | |
michael kornick. located in chicagos river north gallery district, kornick practices his culinary artistry in the sophisticated, urban setting of a renovated paint factory. angled skylights, exposed wood trusses and a lo... more
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| Spring 2039 W. North Ave., Chicago, IL 60618 773.395.7100 | |
chef shawn mcclains artistic but unfussy fish preparations--from tuna tartare with quail egg to cod in crab and sweet pea sauce--distinguish the sophisticated spring from the seasonal restaurant crop. occupying a former ... more
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| The Pump Room 1301 N. State Pkwy., Chicago, IL 60622 312.266.0360 | |
a chicago classic since opening in 1938, the pump room long thrived on its celebrity, driven by radio broadcasts and a parade of celebrities passing through chicago. they held court in the pump rooms storied booth one an... more
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| Crofton on Wells 535 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60601 312.755.1790 | |
chef and owner suzy crofton breaks a few contemporary-dining rules with her eponymous restaurant. she doesnt pack tables too closely together (the dining room, although small, is surprisingly comfortable), she keeps the ... more
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| Bin 36 333 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60601 312.755.9463 | |
this fascinating hybrid--fine-dining establishment, lively wine bar, and wine shop--pours wines by the bottle, glass, half-glass, and as flights of multiple 1 -ounce tastings. if you fall in love with a particular wine, ... more
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| Blackbird 619 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60661 312.715.0708 | |
located along the booming randolph street restaurant corridor, gourmet magazine named blackbird one of the 50 best restaurants in the country in 2001, and kahan also won the james beard foundations award for best chef-mi... more
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