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In Japanese folklore, a kitsune is a fox with potential for great power. Judging by the crowds here, that sounds about right. Read about the Lincoln Square restaurant. 4229 N. Lincoln Ave. WebsitePhoto: Jeff Marini2 / 10Dan Salls morphed a salsa truck into a regional Mexican storefront and mezcal speakeasy. Browse photos of our visit to the Logan Square bar. 2456 N. California Ave. Website
Photo: Jeff Marini3 / 10Want a Hemingway daiquiri? A flight to Cuba is arguably shorter than the wait for a table at this buzzy Latin American restaurant and rum bar. Read more. 738 W. Randolph St. Website
Photo: Lenny Gilmore/RedEye4 / 10Trenchermen got a new name and a new chef—Jared Wentworth—and sparked a redo trend. (See the next four Hot Listers.) 2039 W. North Ave. Website
Photo: Galdones Photography5 / 10This Noble Square fave kept its name but revamped its room and went to a seasonal prix fixe menu. 851 N. Ashland Ave. Website
Photo: Alyssa Pointer/Chicago Tribune6 / 10Jack Weiss closed Coco Pazzo Café on St. Clair Street, moved it into the Tre Soldi space, and mashed the two menus together. Read more. 212 E. Ohio St. Website
Photo: Matt Savage7 / 10After a six-week overhaul to the kitchen, the dining room, and the menu, this temple to Thai cuisine says its food is more refined than ever. Read more. 4156 N. Kedzie Ave. Website
Photo: Noi Sampanthavivat8 / 10Destroyed by a fire—it’s true—in 2014, this iconic steakhouse has risen from the ashes. Read more. 1401 S. Michigan Ave. Website
Photo: Neil Burger9 / 10If instant gratification is your thing, you need to know about Bebu’s three-and-a-half-minute pizzas. Find out more about the Lincoln Park pizza spot. 1521 N. Fremont St. Website
Photo: Marcin Cymmer10 / 10West Loopers get down with toasts, salads, sandwiches, and—because why not?—a whiskey bar. Check out our impressions of the West Loop bar and cafe. 22 N. Clinton St. Website
Photo: Sammy Faze