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2 BREAKFAST Wishbone (West Loop & Lakeview) 1001 W Washington Blvd, 3300 N. Lincoln Ave SEAFOOD Lena Brava (West Loop) 900 W Randolph Southern dishes & breakfast with a Cajun spin is served in a relaxed setting with spacious patio. Hip Rick Bayless spot for Baja-style seafood with a focus on live-fire cooking, plus mezcal & wine. Kanela Breakfast Club (multiple locations) Joe s Seafood (River North) Lakeview 3231 N. Clark Wicker Park 1408 N. Milwaukee Oldtown 1552 N. Wells Streeterville 502. E. Illinois Street Andersonville 5413 N. Clark Ukrainian Village 2127 W. Division St Lula s Café (Logan Square) 60 E Grand Ave Classic steak & seafood fare, including signature stone crab claws, served by a tuxedo-clad staff. GT Fish & Oyster (River North) 531 N Wells St Seafood hot spot pairing inventive shared plates with creative cocktails in a buzzy, modern space N Kedzie Ave Inventive, market-driven food in a casual, funky space that hosts an especially popular brunch. Ann Sather s (Lakeview) 3412 W Washingon / 3222 N. Lincoln Ave BBQ/CHICKEN Green Street Smoked Meats (West Loop) Tweet (Uptown) 3412 W Washingon / 3222 N. Lincoln Ave Cash-only American comfort & gluten-free fare plus a full bar in art-filled surrounds with a patio. Meli s Café (multiple locations) 500 S. Dearborn Street Chicago, IL S. Halsted Street Chicago, IL N. Wells Street Chicago, IL N Green St, Hip counter serve dishing house-smoked Texas BBQ & homey sides in woodsy, warehouselike digs. Twin Anchors (Lincoln Park) 1655 N Sedgwick St Old-school tavern & barbecue restaurant founded in 1932 & once frequented by Frank Sinatra. Fat Willy s Rib Shack (Logan Square) 2416 W Schubert Ave STEAK BBQ classics, Southern eats & a full bar served in a funky, no-frills setting with tables & a porch. Carsons (Streeterville) 612 N Wells St, 218 W Kinzie St Long-standing steakhouse serving slow-smoked American barbecue like its signature babyback ribs. Upscale steakhouse with a New American menu in an ornate, dimly lit wood & brick setting. Smoque BBQ (Irving Park) Bavette s (River North) 3800 N Pulaski Rd 1028 N Rush St Popular BBQ spot slinging ribs, brisket, pulled pork & more in a basic space with community tables. Classic fare comes with a side of people-watching at the original location of the chophouse chain. Roost (Ravenswood & West Town) Gibson s (River North) 1467 W Irving Park Rd / 455 N. Milwaukee Ave Gene & Georgetti (River North) 500 N Franklin St Spare, child-friendly offshoot of a food truck serving fried chicken & other Southern comfort fare. Old-school Chicago steakhouse serving meat, seafood & Italian specialties in a traditional setting. GT Prime (River North) 707 N Wells St Edgy-chic steakhouse featuring mixed grill options & creative small plates, plus cocktails & wines. AMERICAN Roister (Fulton Market) 951 W Fulton Market Chef Grant Achatz s hip, casual option for creative New American food & drink in lively surrounds

3 Honey s (West Loop) 1111 W Lake St Seasonal American fare with Mediterranean touches pairs with craft cocktails in a stylish setting. Smith + The Loyalist (West Loop) 177 N Ada St #001 Bi-level New American kitchen & bar with casual dining downstairs & tasting menus upstairs. Bad Hunter (West Loop) 802 W Randolph Hip New American eatery serving a vegetable-centric menu plus low-alcohol craft cocktails. RM Champagne Salon (West Loop) 116 N Green St Champagne bar serving New American small plates in a setting with a marble fireplace & chandeliers. DELI Manny s (South Loop) 1141 S Jefferson Storied, no-frills institution serving classic deli fare in a cafeteria-style setting. Bari (West Town) 1120 W Grand Ave #1 Compact Italian deli & grocery serving takeaway sandwiches, salads, soups & sides. GREEK Athena (Greektown) 212 S Halsted St #1 Traditional Greek food in a spacious setting featuring an outdoor patio with sweeping city views. HOT DOGS Wiener Circle (Lincoln Park) 2622 N Clark St Famously surly staffers dole out char dogs & more at this tiny, cash-only institution. SuperDawg (Norwood Park) 6363 N Milwaukee Ave Classic circa-1948 drive-in where car hops deliver Chicago-style dogs, fries & milkshakes. PIZZA Brick s (Lincoln Park) 1909 N Lincoln Ave Low-key pizza joint providing a deep-dish alternative with thin-crust pies & a variety of toppings. Spacca Napoli (Ravenswood) 1769 W Sunnyside Casual spot with Neapolitan-style thin-crust pizzas served in a rustic space with patio seating. Pizano s (West Loop) 61 E Madison St Chicago-style pizza refers to several different styles of pizza developed in Chicago. Arguably, the most famous of these is known as deep-dish pizza. Piece Pizza (Wicker Park) 1927 W North Ave Thin-crust pies & house brews in a sports-bar setting with karaoke & live bands some nights. Art of Pizza (Lakeview) 3033 N Ashland Ave Deep-dish & thin-crust pies anchor a menu of pasta, ribs & more at this counter-service pizzeria. ITALIAN Riccardo Trattori (Lincoln Park) 2119 N Clark St Cozy, casual restaurant with traditional dishes, many daily specials & a varied wine list. Monteverde (West Loop) 1020 W Madison St Stylish spot serving refined, contemporary Italian fare such as fresh pastas, plus global wines. TACOS/MEXICAN Taco Joint (Lincoln Park & River North) 1969 N Halsted St / 158 W. Ontario St Antique Tacos (Wicker Park) 1360 N Milwaukee Ave Seasonal menu of gourmet tacos & Mexican appetizers doled out in a shabby-chic, counter-serve space. Velvet Taco (River North) 1110 N State St Tacos with global flavors in a counter-service setting with beer & margaritas.

4 Fronteria Grill (River North) 445 N Clark St, Chef Rick Bayless always busy flagship where creative Mexican fare is served in a festive space. Big Star (Wicker Park) 1531 N Damen Ave Mexican street food, plus margaritas & other drinks fuel a lively scene at this funky hangout. La Pasadita (Ukrainian Village) 1140 N Ashland Ave No-frills neighborhood taqueria serving counter-serve Mexican classics since FRENCH Le Bouchon (Bucktown) 1958 N Damen Ave Small, bustling neighborhood French bistro with classic cuisine & quaint decor. Maudes (West Loop) 840 W Randolph St Dimly lit resto-lounge with exposed brick serving house cocktails, seafood & classic French dishes. BURGERS Au Cheval (West Loop) 800 W Randolph St The open kitchen at this upscale diner works with ingredients ranging from bologna to foie gras. Kuma s Corner (Avondale, Lakeview, West Loop) Avondale 2900 W Belmont Ave Lakeview 666 W. Diversey Pkwy West Loop 852 W. Fulton Market Busy, hopping pub known for its long list of creative burgers & its rock n roll soundtrack. JAPANESE/CHINESE Momotaro (West Loop) 820 W Lake St, Large venue with a huge Japanese menu served in a main dining room and lower-level izakaya. Sun Wah (Up Town) 5039 N Broadway Long-running Chinese eatery known for its Hong Kongstyle BBQ dishes, plus beer & cocktails. Won Fun (West Loop) 905 W Randolph St Cocktail lounge with karaoke, creative drinks, Asian beers & spirits, plus a selection of dim sum. TOP CHEF S PLACES Duck Duck Goat (West Loop) 857 W Fulton Market Creative Chinese fare from celeb chef Stephanie Izard served in buzzy, ornately decorated surrounds. Little Goat (West Loop) 820 W Randolph St Stephanie Izard s diner serving a huge menu of creative, gourmet takes on comfort food classics. Girl and the Goat (West Loop) 809 W Randolph St Hot spot where Stephanie Izard serves up innovative small plates from a dramatic open kitchen. DESSERT Cone Gourmet Ice Cream (West Loop) 1047 W Madison St This family-run neighborhood ice cream parlor with a retro vibe offers many sweet treats & snacks. Bombobar (West Loop) 832 W Randolph St Doughnut Vault (River North) 401 N Franklin St Tiny bakery selling a handful of donut choices each day until the stock runs out. Mindy s Hot Chocolate (Wicker Park) 1747 N Damen Ave Hip family-friendly American eatery known for its seasonal fare, rich desserts & hot chocolate. Bang Bang Pie Shop (Logan Square) 2051 N California Ave Rustic bakery with a rotating menu of homemade sweet & savory pies & biscuits for eat-in or takeout. BARS J Parker (Lincoln Park) 1816 N Clark St Handcrafted cocktails, a light New American menu & city views on the Hotel Lincoln s swanky rooftop. Cindy s Rooftop (The Loop) 12 S. Michigan Avenue Hip, stylish rooftop bar/eatery at the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel with choice seasonal fare.

5 The Game Room (The Loop) 12 S Michigan Ave Retro cocktail lounge in Chicago Athletic Association Hotel with a bocce ball bay, billiards & more. Lone Wolf (West Loop) 806 W Randolph St Neighborhood tavern with an old-school vibe offering craft beers, classic cocktails & bar bites. Lost Lake (Logan Square) 3154 W Diversey Ave Tiki bar in festive tropical digs with a thatched roof, booths & Chinese eats from next door. Three Dots & Dash (River North) 435 N Clark St Tiki drinks (flaming options included), 200+ rums & luau bites in a retro Polynesian-island setting. The Drifter (River North) 676 N Orleans St Speakeasy underneath Green Door Tavern pouring craft cocktails & offering live entertainment. The Green Door Tavern (River North) 678 N Orleans St Long-running watering hole featuring American fare & monthly improv in a comfy, vintage setting. Booze Box (West Loop) 823 W Randolph St Artful Japanese small plates & clever cocktails served in chill, modern digs with an open kitchen. Watershed (River North) 601 N State St This basement bar resembles a vintage living room & serves Midwestern beers, cocktails & snacks. The Violet Hour (Wicker Park) 1520 N Damen Ave Creative cocktails & small bites define this sophisticated, stylish bar. Revolution Brewery (Logan Square) 2323 N Milwaukee Ave Renovated warehouse in Logan Square serving up housebrewed suds & inventive bar bites. Moody Tongue (South Loop) 2136 S Peoria St Exotic beers are offered along with oysters & cake at this brewery tasting room with a fireplace. Longman & Eagle (Logan Square) 2657 N Kedzie Ave Hipster spot with modern farm-to-table fare & nose-to-tail eats plus whiskey & craft cocktails. GO TO: Lincoln Park Zoo (Free) North Ave Beach Millennium Park Take a stroll on the 606 Bike the lakefront path AVOID NAVY PIER Huge tourist trap & it s under construction RECOMMENDATIONS Local Option (Lincoln Park) 1102 W Webster Ave Brewpub offering house beers & a rotating selection of craft brews, plus Creole-style pub eats. WELCOME

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Restaurants in Charlotte

Restaurants in Charlotte Unique Places The Fig Tree Upscale, creative Continental fare & a bountiful wine list in a restored 1913 Craftsman bungalow. 1601 E 7 th St. 704-332-3322 Dish Southern fare with