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Neighborhood: River North
736 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60654 312-943-9700
For some, the search for the perfect burger is a religious quest—and for those intrepid burger pilgrims, 25 Degrees is a must-visit destination.
Allium $$$
Cuisine: American
Neighborhood: Near North Side
120 E. Delaware Pl. Chicago, IL 60611 312-799-4900
The Four Seasons has loosened its tie a bit with new restaurant Allium, but Michelin-starred chef Kevin Hickey's masterful and whimsical play on American classics still captures four-star decadence.
Partner Plate: Sponsored
BRUNCH $$
Cuisine: American
Neighborhood: River North
644 N. Orleans Chicago, IL 60654 312-265-1411
The name says it all. Or does it? While BRUNCH may be serving up addictive classics like eggs Benedict, buttermilk pancakes and skillet scambles, you can also expect unique twists, like the super sweet s'mores French toast topped with vanilla bean marshmallows.
Cuisine: American, Bakery
Neighborhood: Lakeview
3120 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL 60657 773-525-7005
The Chicago Reader’s Julia Thiel says, “If bacon has officially jumped the shark, someone forgot to tell the folks behind Bakin’ & Eggs”
Barcito $$$
Cuisine: Spanish
Neighborhood: River North
151 W. Erie St. Chicago, IL 60654 312-274-1111
Though a true pintxo bar requires that you eat your snack in only two bites, you’ll want to break the rules at Barcito and savor the Ibérico ham, salty Mahón cheese and tender pork belly.
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park
2748 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL 60614 773-248-7710
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What sets this stellar brunch spot apart from the pack is an obsession with flavor and presentation.
Beezzee $
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park
2807 N. Sheffield Ave. Chicago, IL 60657 773-525-3570
"The name derives from “busy,” and the menu at this Lake View quick-serve spot sounds like it keeps the cooks busy."Chicago Mag
Bistro Bordeaux $$$
Cuisine: French
Neighborhood: Evanston
618 Church St. Evanston, IL 60201 847-424-1483
“Pascal Berthoumieux has worked at a boatload of restaurants...But at each place, he’s carried with him a vision for a bistro of his own.”—TimeOut Chicago
Bistro Voltaire $$$
Cuisine: French
Neighborhood: Near North Side
226 West Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60610 (312) 265-0911
A sidewalk cafe with moules frites, escargot, and a glass of wine: No one's told Bistro Voltaire that this isn't Paris, but why ruin the illusion?
Bistronomic $$$
Cuisine: French
Neighborhood: Near North Side
840 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago, IL 60611 312-944-8400
Chef Martial Noguier’s inaugural brunch menu is a thrilling twist for those who are tired of seeing 15 kinds of saccharine-sweet pancakes.
