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Talkin' Taquerias
We haven't been to every taqueria in the city, but we've downed enough tacos to find a few favorites.
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Pastrami Party
We've taste-tested our way across Chicagoland in pursuit of the best pastrami joints around.
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New Restaurants
Our handy guide to fresh spots for feasting is required reading.
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Take the Cake
When you need to show Mom some love, you can't go wrong with an impressive cake from one of Chicago's best bakeries.
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Sweet Pie Perfection
Long overshadowed by fancier desserts, the humble pie deserves some respect, especially these wow-worthy wedges.
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It's Morning in the Loop
When you need to refuel after pulling an all-nighter at Looptopia, head to these nearby spots for some breakfast grub.
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Kosher Kitchens
Once you've had your fill of matzoh, head to these kosher spots for a rising good time.
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Dinner and a Show
Hungry for more than just a meal? These restaurants offer food with a side of entertainment.
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The Gifts of Garlic
Try these incredibly potent, garlic-laden plates.
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Search for the Best Cheesecake
If your love for cheesecake would best be defined as "fanatical," this guide's for you.
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Take Me Out to Eat Before the Ballgame
A fan can't survive on peanuts and Cracker Jack alone, so keep these Wrigleyville spots in mind for game day.
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All Bulked Up
Look to bulk foods for tasty eats that won't take a bite out of your wallet.
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Ethnic Easter Eats
Take a break from that chocolate bunny and savor these old-world delicacies.
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Where's the Corned Beef?
The salty brisket isn't just for St. Pat's. Enjoy fine plates of it year-round at these restaurants.
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Island Hopping with an Appetite
Find your way to these restaurants, where you can feast on the Caribbean—sans the pricey flight.
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Degeneration of Swine
Ham will do just fine for a family gathering, but Chicago is rife with tasty pork alternatives.
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The Savory Side of Chocolate
Give your sweet tooth a break and explore plates that pair cocoa with salty ingredients.
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Magical Pastry Tour
We've scouted out the best pastries around, so you can nibble away the winter blues.
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Super Heroes
Try a great sub from one of Chicago's finest grinders.
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Forget the Fish Fry
These restaurants offer alternative Lent-friendly seafood plates for the Catholic in all of us.
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Erotic Eats
Chicago restaurants sling out libido-charging plates that'll help you get laid.
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Aw, Shucks
Whether you shoot them raw or take 'em in a dish, oysters are one mollusk you've got to dig in to.
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Super-size for the Super Bowl
From boundless beef to better beer, we've got the bulk-size goods you need for your party.
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Eat Chic, Drink Cheap
Raise the BYOB bar at these truly date-worthy restaurants.
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Eat Your Oatmeal!
We've got a few nourishing breakfast places that'll hit the spot on a cold winter morning.
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Healthy, Hungry and Wise
We've got eating-out tips for those hopping on the 2008 health train.
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Me, Myself and Pie
For those who want to go at it alone, a handful of Chicago restaurants cater to the singular dining sect.
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Fly Globally, Eat Locally
Traveling through O'Hare? Skip the golden arches and opt for these local eateries.
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Stairway to Culinary Heaven
First may not be the worst but second is the best at these two-floor restaurants.
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BYOB Alternatives
Can't get a table at Coast? Try these lesser-known but just-as-great substitutes.
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Steeped in Tradition
A quick lesson in loose leaf will have you trading in your java for a cup of tea.
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South of the Border Slurping
Latin American versions of chicken soup mix things up in your bowl.
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Eat Your Art Out
These restaurants and cafes come with killer views...of art.
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Something Skewered This Way Comes
If we've learned anything from state fairs, it's that everything tastes better on a stick.
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Saluting Soup Season
Warm up your belly with bowls of fall-inspired goodness and some classic cups, too.
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Let the Candy Outta the Bag
Treat yourself to some Halloween sweets from these creative candy spots.
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Where the Cabbies Eat
When you want a spot with quick, cheap and tasty eats, just look for the taxis parked outside.
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Bread Winners
We've tracked down the city's best bread baskets for starting your meal off right.
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Have Your Cake and Donate,Too
You can feel good, stuffed and full of altruism after visiting these spots.
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The Ultimate Tailgater's Companion
Score big points at your next tailgate by putting together a football fantasy feast.
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Istanbul in Chicago
Eat like a sultan without booking a flight to Turkey.
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Saved by the Lunch Bell
Relive your lunchroom days by grabbing a tray at these cafeteria-style restaurants.
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Cheap Choices
It pays to be choosy at these fine dining destinations.
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N'awlins Knock-outs
Celebrate the Big Easy by feasting on its cuisine
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Do it in Private
Separate yourself from the dining masses in one of these private dining rooms.
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Tamale Lust
You may think you know tamales, but you don't. We've unwrapped the city's best bundles of goodness.
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Quintessential Summer Eats
Make the most of the season by indulging in the must-have eats.
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Pack the Perfect Picnic
Tantalizing treats that'll wow any picnic basket
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Holy Smoked
We round up the finest barbecue spots this side of the Mason-Dixon.
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Just Desserts
Move over mint chocolate chip: These unique summer snack spots take over the frozen world.
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A Swedish Smorgasbord
Pick up everything from meatballs to almond cake in Andersonville, aka Little Sweden.
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Bridging the Diet Divide
Where herbivores and carnivores happily eat side by side.
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Round-the-World Breakfasts
Morning meals like they make them over there.
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Wild Pies
This is not your mother's pizza...in fact, some of these don't seem like 'za at all.
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Beyond the Burrito
Chuck the Meximelt and give Cinco de Mayo its proper due with our guide to Mexican bests.
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Korean Comfort Food
There's more to Korean cooking than do-it-yourself barbecue.
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CSA All the Way!
Community Supported Agriculture makes supporting local farms as easy as organic pie.
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Best Eggs Bennys
Easter is as good a reason as any to feast on eggs.
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Where to Eat the Bunny
From braised rabbit stew to golden-fried spring rolls, these spots cover your bunny needs.
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Mad About Matzoh Balls
Just in time for Passover, we seek out the best bowls of salty matzoh ball soup in town.
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Where's the Beef?
These unsung beef stand heroes sling thin slices, fresh giardineria and even cheddar cheese.
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Unusual Suspects
The best food spots you haven't heard of.
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Taking You Down to Chinatown…Bakeries
Replacing ham and havarti croissants with barbecue pork and bean paste-stuffed buns.
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The Bistro Breakdown
Kindle that romance over fabulous French...just save the messy French onion soup for the second date.
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Hot Chocolate Heaven
Where to find a cup of nostalgia that goes way beyond Nestle.
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Taste of Polonia
Got a hankering for sauerkraut? Get your fill with a little help from our guide to Chicago's best Polish spots.
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Get Sum
Fend off chopstick-wielding Chicagoans for a taste of dumpling zen at these local dim sum palaces.
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Best Of The Buffets
All-you-can-eat spots that take a big step up from Golden Corral-status.
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Look Ma, No Lines
Five spots where you don't need to wait an eternity for a plate of eggs.
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Food Flights Take Off
These food flights—plentiful platters and tasty trios—let you sample one fare several ways.
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Truffles To Die For
You'll be saying "Hershey, who?" once you try these gourmet chocolates.
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Want Unconventional Fries With That?
Chicago spots that funk up the all-American side dish.
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Breakfast Bests
We report on our favorite homey spots for corned beef hash and other morning treats.
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Kamikaze-Style Cooking
Top cooking schools test-driven by a not-top chef.
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La Vera Cucina Italiana
Red sauces run rampant and the vino comes reasonably priced at the following restaurants.
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Kick Kraft to the Curb
Considering the bliss that powdered processed cheese can bring, we set out to find the best homemade macaroni and cheese.
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Chilly? Think Chili
A multi-bean cure for the common Chicago winter.
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The World on a Plate
Exploring Chicago's ethnic markets.
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Deep Sea Delights
Seafood doesn't come cheap, but at these spots, it's worth every dime.
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Snobby Late-Night Dining
Dining late doesn't equal a stale-taco fate.
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Great Steakhouse Burgers
Wrap your hands around one of these boffo burgers and you'll quickly forget about the filet.
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Appetizing First Acts
You'll be saying "entree, who?" once you see the appetizer menus at these restaurants.
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Hungry? Hungover?
Feeling rancid after a night on the town? Chew your way to serenity.
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Haute Eats at the Hotel Restaurant
This ain't your grandparent's hotel dining.
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The Culinary Adventurer's Guide to Chicago
Palate-pleasing options for the diner who's ready to take on tripe.
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Beyond the Chimichanga
A Maxwell Street Market primer.
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Feed Near the Fests
Affordable spots to calm your appetite before, during or after this summer's festivals.
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Classy Alfresco
When doing anything indoors seems like a waste of time, these patios come to the rescue.
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To the Market We Go
Stuff your tummy and your shopping cart at these ethnic markets.
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Next Stop, Dinner
Too cold to walk more than 10 steps? Check out these just-off-the L restaurants.
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Take Your Afternoon Tea
High tea puts an end to the mid-afternoon slump.
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Brunch at the Bar
Pair a beer with that breakfast.
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The Heart of Italy
24th and Oakley dishes it up, Italian-style.
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