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1 Petite Vie Brasserie
What:Paul Virant (Gaijin) gets back to his French roots with this newcomer in Western Springs, just around the corner from his now-closed favorite, Vie.
Why:We’ll go anywhere Virant is cooking, and we’ll give you two reasons why: duck confit with roasted leeks in vinaigrette and gnocchi Parisienne with peas and spring onion.
Where:909 Burlington Ave., Western Springs Website
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2 Bayan Ko Diner
What:Bayan Ko’s Cuban-Filipino fusion makes its way down the block to this more casual diner.
Why:We’ll take a Cubano breakfast burrito for breakfast and cola-glazed chicken skewers at lunch. Dinner is coming soon.
Where:1820 W. Montrose Ave., Ravenswood Website
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3 Minyoli
What:Rich Wang cooks the Taiwanese dishes of his youth at this Andersonville newcomer.
Why:Try classics of the cuisine like fried chicken and beef noodle soup.
Where:5420 N. Clark St., Andersonville Website
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4 Salt Shed Pub
What:Goose Island’s brewpub relocated from its Clybourn beginnings to the music venue (you can go even if you’re not seeing a show).
Why:Post up on the deck overlooking the river and sip beers while eating smash burgers.
Where:1221 W. Blackhawk St., Goose Island Website
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5 Common Decency
What:Mark Steuer (Funkenhausen) is behind this ’80s-inspired bar.
Why:Coffee Date, an espresso martini with dates, honey, and cacao, attracts folks on, well, dates.
Where:3154 W. Diversey Ave., Logan Square Website
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6 Milly’s Pizza in the Pan
What:After setting up shop in Uptown in 2022, the top pizza joint in our recent rankings has opened a takeout-and-delivery-only location in the near western burbs of Berwyn.
Why:Robert Maleski nails the crust.
Where:6737 Roosevelt Rd., Berwyn Website
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7 Valhalla
What:Stephen Gillanders moved his tasting-menu restaurant out of Time Out Market and into a standalone (and more refined) Wicker Park space.
Why:You’ll find familiar favorites, like the crab arroz caldo, but Gillanders has added new dishes, too.
Where:2020 W. Division St., Wicker Park Website
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8 Casa Chi
What:Nikkei cuisine (Peruvian-Japanese fusion) is the focus at Richard Sandoval’s bar in the InterContinental Chicago.
Why:Snack on ceviche alongside cocktails.
Where:505 N. Michigan Ave., Magnificent Mile Website
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9 Runaway Cow
What:A colorful new vegan ice cream shack slinging oat milk-based frozen treats
Why:Cool down with German chocolate sundaes, Biscoff snowstorms, and ice cream cakes.
Where:608 W. 31st St., Bridgeport Website
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10 Tortazo
What:Rick Bayless’s casual torta joint adds a new location at Old Orchard mall.
Why:Grab a chicken milanesa torta — and a marg — to keep you going between stores.
Where:Skokie Boulevard and Golf Road, Skokie Website