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1 / 10
In one hot second, South Africa’s most popular culinary export. 953 W. Randolph St., 312-488-3062 Website
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2 / 10
Fresh seafood flows in daily, just ahead of the American Express Centurion cardholders. 20 W. Kinzie St., 312-280-8882 Website
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Locals love steak. Tourists love steak. Men, women, children . . . 222 N. LaSalle St., 312-726-7777 Website
Related: Check out the fried chicken at Prime & Provisions and other goodies on our blog What Penny Eats.
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4 / 10
Run by two Hot Doug’s alums—loyalty lasts only so long. 5009 N. Clark St., 773-209-3360 Website
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5 / 10
Was anyone seriously worried about the Scofflaw Group’s venture into seafood barstaurant territory?
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6 / 10
The only thing this late-night barbecue-poutine mash-up lacks is a Q-Tini. 2339 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773-227-5100 Website
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7 / 10
There’s nothing quite like a French rotisserie in an open kitchen to raise the bar on the tavern experience. 20 N. Michigan Ave., 312-782-6000 Website
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8 / 10
Gelato scoops sculpted into flower petals. It’s like impressionism in dessert form. 838 N. State St., 312-266-7466 Website
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9 / 10
LL is so small all those customers in suits might consider wearing bibs. 134 N. LaSalle St., 312-982-2977 Website
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10 / 10
Bake artisanal bread and the people will come. 2651 N. Kedzie Ave., 773-342-7040 Website
Photo: Courtesy of Same Day Cafe