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The dress code at this stylish Hollywood-import robata and sushi spot says no beachwear or flip-flops. Good thing it’s October. 339 N. Dearborn St. Website
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Why did pizza maestro Gabriele Bonci choose Chicago for his first venture outside Italy? “It is very similar to Rome,” he says. 161 N. Sangamon St. Website
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Upping the ante on Chicago’s steakhouse roulette: Glassed-in booths next to an open kitchen. 615 N. Wabash Ave. Website
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Tacos, guac, and churros for some; oysters and rib eye for others; funky cocktails and a DJ for everyone. Browse photos of the River North spot. 65 W. Kinzie St. Website
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The guys behind Giant bring their playful American haute cuisine to the Ace Hotel. Caviar shooters, anyone? 311 N. Morgan St. Website
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Those who want more hang time at the Ace Hotel go up seven floors to the ironically named rooftop bar for sherry-centric cocktails. Check out pics from our visit. 311 N. Morgan St. Website
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Thanks to this new deli, North Center has the hots for hot pastrami. 1840 W. Irving Park Rd. Website
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The original teppanyaki cooking show moves into splashy new digs on the Mag Mile. 875 N. Michigan Ave. Website
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With 13 Mission-style burrito joints in NYC, the Kremer brothers try their luck in the Loop. Find out more about this Mexican food spot. 1 N. Dearborn St. Website
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