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New on the scene

1. New on the scene Icon-mmx-pick

By M. Kathleen Pratt and Erin Osmon - August 29, 2007
 

The buzz on new Chicago restaurant openings

Chicago Brunch Guide

2. Chicago Brunch Guide

 

Find a spot where you can start your day right

Chicago BYOB Guide

3. Chicago BYOB Guide

 

Our guide to dozens of BYOBs around the city

4. Tufano's Vernon Park Tap 4

1073 W. Vernon Park Pl. - Chicago (Little Italy/University Village)
 

Family-run Italian spot at the eastern edge of Little Italy with a 60-plus year history

Hearty

5. Hearty 1 1/2

3819 N. Broadway - Chicago
 

Dan Smith's and Steve McDonagh's (a.k.a. the Hearty Boys) Boystown spot for updated takes on comfort food classics

Fame da Lupo

6. 2 for $20

October 28, 2009

Fame da Lupo and lots more spots where 2 people can fill up for $20 or less

7. Muvico Rosemont 18 4

9701 Bryn Mawr Ave - Rosemont
 

This movie theater on steroids -- the first Muvico in Ilinois -- packs 18 high-def Sony digital screens (6 with "premier" VIP seating for 21 and over), a full-service bar and restaurant, on-site childcare and a teen cafe, complete with a smoothie bar and Sony PlayStation gaming.

Thanksgiving restaurants in Chicago

8. Thanksgiving restaurants in Chicago

 

Make reservations for Thanksgiving dinner at these open restaurants

9. Pasha 3 1/2

802 W. Randolph St. - Chicago (West Loop)
 

Spanish eatery and lounge in the West Loop

10. Lokal 4

1904 W. North Ave. - Chicago (Bucktown/Wicker Park)
 

Multiculti European fare and a late-night lounge scene in Bucktown

33 Club

11. 33 Club 3 1/2

1419 N. Wells St. - Chicago (Old Town)
 

Contemporary American fare in a Euro-inspired setting, in Old Town

First Look: Belly Shack

12. First Look: Belly Shack

By M. Kathleen Pratt - October 15, 2009
 

Bill Kim’s Latin-Asian follow-up to Urban Belly is truly one-of-a-kind

BYOB deals

13. BYOB surprises 1

October 21, 2009

Corkage-free BYOB at four spots you'd never expect it

14. Brand BBQ Market 4 1/2

2824 W. Armitage Ave. - Chicago (Logan Square)
 

BYOB barbecue joint with a gourmet twist in Logan Square

Photo tour: Belly Shack

15. Photo tour: Belly Shack

October 23, 2009

16. Sushi Taiyo 5

58 E. Ontario St. - Chicago (River North)
 

Sushi and contemporary Asian fare in River North from the folks behind Rise and Shine Morida

17. Tango Sur 3 1/2

3763 N. Southport Ave. - Chicago (Lakeview)
 

This storefront BYOB restaurant is a meat lover's dream

18. Chicago's best burgers 6

By Phil Vettel - September 12, 2007
 

100 burgers. 34 judges. 4 rounds of competition. We have a winner (and runners-up)!

Folklore

19. Folklore 4

2100 W. Division St. - Chicago (East Village / Ukrainian Village)
 

Argentine-style steakhouse in Wicker Park from the folks behind Tango Sur and ñ

New on the Scene: September

20. New on the Scene: September

By M. Kathleen Pratt and Erin Osmon - October 26, 2009
 

Don't miss a bite! Here's what opened in September 2009

Birchwood Kitchen

21. Birchwood Kitchen 4 1/2

2211 W. North Ave. - Chicago (Bucktown/Wicker Park)
 

Sandwiches, salads and seasonal soups are the specialty at this counter-service BYOB with Midwestern flair

Crepe Crave

22. Crepe Crave 5

1752 W. North Ave. - Chicago (Bucktown/Wicker Park)
 

Sweet and savory crepes and gelato in Bucktown

Belly Shack

23. Belly Shack 2 1/2

1912 N. Western Ave. - Chicago (Logan Square)
 

Asian-Latin BYOB near the Logan Square/Humboldt Park border from the crew behind Urban Belly

Morgan Harbor Grill

24. Morgan Harbor Grill 1

By M. Kathleen Pratt - September 16, 2009
 

It's all kosher (parve) at this West Rogers Park newcomer

Thanksgiving dining

25. Thanksgiving dining

By Heidi Moore - October 30, 2009
 

Start a new Turkey Day tradition at one of these hotel restaurants