Best Malört Cocktail
Tried Malort yet? If not, trust the bar that dedicates a tap to the absinthe-like local spirit made from wormwood and rejected as moonshine-grade swill by some.
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Best Pastrami
The standing-room-only Fumaré Meats knocks out a pastrami sandwich that will stop even the fiercest corned beef partisans in their tracks.
Best Bread
La Fournette 1547 N. Wells St., 312-624-9430, lafournette.com Best new: Walking into this adorable new bakery and café in Old Town, you might be distracted by the cases filled with colorful macarons, fanciful spritz cookies, and alluring quiches. But press on. The bread racks at La Fournette are lined with savory leaf-shaped olive fougasses, great … Read more
Best Dim Sum
Executing all the usual dishes with flair, Cai goes the extra mile with standouts such as the chiu chow dumplings and a luscious version of sticky rice with chicken.
Best Neighborhood Rooftop Bars
Sate your palate with signature cocktails and a food menu crafted by chef Paul Virant, or visit a Ravenswood gem.
Best Neighborhood Grub: Bucktown & Wicker Park
Antico 1946 N. Leavitt St., 773-489-4895 Best date-night dinner: This unpretentious gem makes its own pasta (the gnocchi have a following), has a picturesque back dining area, and offers wines for any budget. Bake 2246 W. North Ave., 773-384-7655 Best dessert destination: Giddiness ensues the moment you lay eyes on this cheery shop’s pastry case: … Read more
What To Eat and Drink in Chicago This Week
Cupcakes come with wine. A tavern celebrates Belgian independence. And lobster seems to be everywhere.
At the Windy City Smokeout, You'd Barely Recognize River North
The urban neighborhood got a little bit country for the 3-day festival of meat, smoke, music, and Coors Light.
Don't Overanalyze the Barbecue at Smalls Smoke Shack
Smalls, a new smoke shack in Irving Park, makes its barbecue a little differently.
Sausage @ Shultzy's
All paths on the U of Washington campus lead to Shultzy's where everyone orders sausages since 1988. SCHULTZY'S BAR & GRILL: 4114 UNIVERSITY WAY NE, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 206-548-9461