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Ikura temaki, uni with yuzu, tonkotsu ramen: Elizabeth Restaurant’s forager in chief, Iliana Regan, takes on Japan! Read about the Lincoln Square restaurant. 4229 N. Lincoln Ave. Website
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Fancy foie gras fried rice? And how about a cold Silk Road galangal-spiced ale to wash it down? Check out photos from our visit. 905 W. Randolph St. Website
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The Publican empire strays deeper into pub territory: frites, chicken wings, and—wait for it—a burger. 1576 N. Milwaukee Ave. Website
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Modern Indian food pushes Edgewater another rung or two up the cool scale. (See “Mango Pickle’s Butter Chicken Is Satisfyingly Complex”.) 5842 N. Broadway Website
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A Contemporary American pop-up with a loyal following puts down roots in West Town with a cozy 20-seat dining room. 933 N. Ashland Ave. Website
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A five-letter word for cool vibe, irresistible menu, and reasonable prices. Find out more about Anna and David Posey’s new restaurant. 1350 W. Randolph St. Website
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The dressed-for-success millennials who gather here groove on playful cocktails, “umami” doughnuts, and peri-peri (Portuguese-spiced) chicken. They also love the big free parking lot. 1748 W. Lake St. Website
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Where BYO means “build your own empanadas.” 7180 Dempster St., Morton Grove. Website
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Making meatballs as popular in Andersonville as bone-in rib eyes are in River North. 5101 N. Clark St. Website
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A fast-casual dedicated to pitas, kebabs, and draft cocktails. 1566 N. Damen Ave. Website
Photo: Kailley Lindman