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RAMEN-SAN Team Melman takes on ramen, and the noodle groupies fall into line. 59 W. Hubbard St., 312-377-9950
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HIGH FIVE RAMEN Speaking of ramen places: “There will never, ever be a phone here,” says Brendan Sodikoff. 112 N. Green St.
Related: Read more about this recently-opened ramen spot.
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COCELLO Speaking of Sodikoff: His new trattoria is perfectly situated for carbo-loading before—or after—a workout at the East Bank Club. 354 W. Hubbard St., 312-888-9195
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PARACHUTE Chicago’s long wait for bing bread—think a loaded baked potato in loaf form—ends now in this modern Korean boîte. 3500 N. Elston Ave., 773-654-1460
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MIRAI SUSHI The 24 seats in this high-end spot go faster than you can say “Tuna Tuna Salmon.” 990 N. Mies Van Der Rohe Way, 312-280-9100
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BLUE DOOR FARM STAND Cold-pressed juices, thoughtful salads, dynamite sandwiches. It’s Portlandia in Lincoln Park. 843 W. Armitage Ave., 773-935-2583
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SPIAGGIA The toniest ristorante in town goes in for a face-lift and comes out all relaxed, sans tablecloths. 980 N. Michigan Ave., 312-280-2750
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TÊTE CHARCUTERIE Another spot on Randolph Street with a passion for cured meats. West Loopers need a pork intervention. 1114 W. Randolph St., 312-733-1178
Related: Read all about the meat-centric restaurant here.
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LAUGHING BIRD Why did Franco Gianni close Tank Sushi in favor of a Filipino joint? Likely for the lumpia and halo-halo. 4514 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-506-2473
Related: Read more about Lincoln Square’s new place for Filipino fare.
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CERES’ TABLE Bigtime pasta fans in CT’s new ZIP code know Uptown’s loss is Lake View’s gain. 3124 N. Broadway, 773-922-4020
Related: Find out why this contemporary American spot is one of our best new restaurants.
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