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Sweet Rice (Chicago)

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May 21, 2024

If you live in Bucktown you’ve probably walked past Sweet Rice a zillion times and didn’t think twice about it. It’s easy to miss, nestled underneath the Western Blue…

Italian Chicago

Monteverde (Chicago)

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February 18, 2023

As I walked into Monteverde, I couldn’t resist sneaking a peek into the kitchen—and my jaw dropped. Under the heat lamps at the expediting station was a stunning array…

Chicago Coffee Shop

Cafe Urbano (Chicago)

on
March 7, 2022

Lots of locals, from young people to retirees, come here for a quiet cup of coffee. There’s low ambient noise…quiet conversations and maybe some lofi music piping quietly through…

Japanese Chicago

Gaijin (Chicago)

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February 2, 2020

If there’s a better way to consume shaved ice than the Kakigori at Gaijin, I don’t want to know about it.

I’d never ever heard of Kakigori before going to Gaijin…

Chicago Steakhouse

Penumbra (Chicago)

on
January 23, 2020

Dollar for dollar, I don’t think there’s a better steakhouse in Chicago.

Where else can you get a high-quality steak dinner for under 30 bucks? Your choice of a New…