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COCELLO If at first (or second) you don’t succeed—Dillman’s Old World Delicatessen, Dillman’s American Brasserie—try Italian. 354 W. Hubbard St., 312-888-9195
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TÊTE CHARCUTERIE Proof that you can put pig’s blood on a Randolph Street menu and the people will come. 1114 W. Randolph St., 312-733-1178
Related: Read all about the meat-centric restaurant here.
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MIRAI SUSHI Miae Lim’s Gold Coast spinoff has so few seats it’s crowded by virtue of existing. 990 N. Mies Van Der Rohe Way, 312-280-9100
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CHENGDU IMPRESSION When it comes to incredibly spicy Chinese food, Lincoln Parkers now have full bragging rights. 2545 N. Halsted St., 773-477-6256
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CELLAR DOOR PROVISIONS Those selfish foodies in Logan Square run the Cellar out of croissants before noon. 3025 W. Diversey Ave., 773-697-8337
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THE WINCHESTER The meatloaf at the faceless cream-colored brick building vaults this Ukie Village newbie to red carpet status. 1001 N. Winchester Ave., 773-698-8703
Related: Find out why this restaurant came in at No. 9 on our Best New Restaurants list.
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YUM CHA Mariano’s must adore its new Lakeshore East neighbor. Nearly every YC diner buys some groceries to get validated parking. 333 E. Randolph St., 312-946-8885
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LEGHORN CHICKEN Talk about food porn: Monday is fried chicken skins day. 959 N. Western Ave., 773-394-4444
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NICO OSTERIA Trending soon at a restaurant near you: autostrada sandwiches (think panini). All because Nico serves them for lunch. Thompson Hotel, 1015 N. Rush St., 312-994-7100
Related: Read more about one of Chicago’s best new bars.
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BOKA After 11 years, Kevin Boehm and Rob Katz changed everything but the name and the popularity of their first venture. 1729 N. Halsted St., 312-337-6070
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