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1 / 10
Jimmy Papadopoulos, previously of Bohemian House, shows he can do a lot more than schnitzel—like, say, a decadent slice of caviar and oyster pie. 564 W. Randolph St. Website
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2 / 10
Proof this restaurant is personal: Its name comes from the chef’s wife’s initials. 1239 W. 18th St. Website
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3 / 10
The logical next step for the cured-meat fanatics behind Nduja Artisans Salumeria is to start selling sandwiches. 1372 W. Grand Ave. Website
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4 / 10
Wisconsin-style drinking, without having to cross the state line. Read more about the Logan Square bar, and browse photos from our visit. 2414 N. Milwaukee Ave. Website
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5 / 10
Good news: They were able to squeeze in another spot for steaks and seafood on the Gold Coast. 41 E. Chestnut St. Website
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6 / 10
After a croissant-based noncompete clause helped to force it out of the neighborhood in 2013—yes, really—the legit French bakery makes a triumphant return to Logan Square. 3129 W. Logan Blvd. Website
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7 / 10
Who knew a Caesar salad made with Twinkie croutons could be so sophisticated? Ambassador Chicago, 1301 N. State Pkwy. Website
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8 / 10
A bar so well hidden that half the neighborhood’s lining up to get in. 2101 N. California Ave. Website
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9 / 10
A Hawaiian-style plate lunch, but on the mainland. 1247 S. Western Ave. Website
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10 / 10
Nine thousand square feet devoted to coffee—room for sipping, roasting, and studying beans, with plenty of space left over. Find out more about their new Logan Square space. 2545 W. Armitage Ave. Website
Photo: Courtesy of Caffé Umbria