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High-concept and low-cost in Logan Square, plus Grant Achatz’s trendsetting concept bar.

La Petite Folie 1504 E. 55th St., 773-493-1394 Best date-night dinner: The new restaurants opening soon in HP will have a hard time outclassing the service and sumptuous French dishes at this pitch-perfect bistro. Bonjour Café Bakery 1550 E. 55th St., 773-241-5300 Best dessert destination: This elegant patisserie could use more seats, but hang in … Read more

Mas Alla Del Sol 5848 N. Broadway, 773-654-1900 Best date-night dinner: The vibe (friendly) and noise level (low enough to talk) are just right at this modern cantina, which serves big portions of tasty Tex-Mex and great guac. First Slice Pie Café 5357 N. Ashland Ave., 773-275-4297 Best dessert destination: Granted, it’s hot as an … Read more

Pizza: It’s a big deal in this city. Who is this year’s king?

Two mouth-watering burgers with modern sensibilities.

Ruxbin 851 N. Ashland Ave., 312-624-8509 Best date-night dinner: Weekend wait times are long. But slip into this 32-seat BYO on a weeknight and indulge in progressive white-tablecloth-worthy dining in an utterly chill enviroment. Black Dog Gelato 859 N. Damen Ave., 773-235-3116 Best dessert destination: Intriguing flavors such as sea salt caramel and coconut thyme … Read more

Reno 2607 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773-697-4234 Best date-night dinner: One of the wood-fired thin-crust pizzas at this spot, opened last November by the team behind Telegraph and Webster’s Wine Bar, is the perfect shareable meal. Bang Bang Pie Shop 2051 N. California Ave., 773-276-8888 Best dessert destination: Indulge in a slice of one of the … Read more

Riccardo Trattoria 2119 N. Clark St., 773-549-0038 Best date-night dinner: Lively and easygoing, Riccardo has an authentic Italian menu and a seductive la dolce vita ambiance. You’re having grappa with dessert? Live it up. Molly’s Cupcakes 2536 N. Clark St., 773-883-7220 Best dessert destination: These cupcakes are so good they’re practically fadproof, and the rest … Read more

Gather 4539 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-506-9300 Best date-night dinner: This newcomer to the avenue makes sophisticated food that ranges from a solid burger to hamachi crudo. Nab a seat on the serene and inviting back patio. Cafe Selmarie 4729 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-989-5595 Best dessert destination: Mobbed as a brunch destination but underrated as a … Read more