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Don Diablo
The team behind Fonda del Mar has converted the restaurant into this less expensive counter-service taqueria. (Meanwhile, Fonda del Mar lives on in the North Center space that was home to FDM, which is no more.)

Oak Mill Bakery
This Bucktown spot marks the sixth local outpost of this European-style bakery.

Kith and Kin
An alum of Trio and the French Laundry applies fine-dining chops to tradtional notions of comfort food at this neighborhood-focused eatery in Lincoln Park.  

Winston's Cafe
The former Clark's on Clark space in Andersonville has become a casual WiFi cafe set to go 24 hours within a couple weeks of opening.

Bake
A Division Street farmers market favorite has set up shop in Bucktown.

Bolat African Cuisine
Remodels are complete at this longrunning Lakeview spot, which has added a seasonal menu that changes every three months to focus on a different region of Africa and spiffed up its cocktail offerings.

Nella Pizzeria Napoletana (pictured)
How authentic is this Neapolitan pizza spot in Lincoln Park? They've brought in 12,000 pounds of volcanic brick from Mt. Vesuvius to build the oven, for starters.

Sushi Para X
The all-you-can-eat Sushi Para kingdom expands with this new BYOB outpost, which has slipped into the former Sushi X space in Lincoln Park.

Bakin' & Eggs
The folks behind Lovely have rolled out breakfast, lunch and brunch in Lakeview.

Conoce Mi Panama
Get a handle on Panamanian cuisine at this new Logan Square BYOB.

RB Grille
This more refined, steak-focused cousin to River North's Rock Bottom Brewery has opened in the brewery building, adjacent to the more casual bar. The beer's the same, but the look and menu are all new.

Great Taste Cafe
Been lamenting the lack of organic-vegan-gluten free restaurants in River North lately? This counter-service cafe has your number.

Sprout
After a couple of starts and stops in its first month, this Lincoln Park bistro has relaunched with local "Top Chef" contestant Dale Levitski (Season 3 runner-up) offering a $60 prix-fixe menu.

Hana Restaurant
The menu at this casual new Rogers Park spot focuses on sushi and Japanese standards.

Devil Dawgs
DePaul students just got another late-night hot dog option, this one serving Coney dogs and more till 3 a.m. on weekends.

Delightful Pastries
Well-loved Jeff Park bakery Delightful Pastries has expanded to Old Town with a spiffed up menu and more substantial cafe fare.

DMK Burger Bar
MK's Michael Kornick is behind this Lakeview spot, which specializes in "chef-driven burgers" and shakes. Take a photo tour.

Melanthios Greek Char House
Wood-roasted meats and more authentic eats from southern Greece make up the menu at this Lakeview spot.

The Cupcake Gallery
More cupcakes! (This time, they're in Uptown.)

Hearty
The Hearty Boys, Dan Smith and Steve McDonagh, have converted their Boystown studio space into a full-fledged restaurant where they're serving modern interpretations of comfort food classics.

Duck Walk
DePaul students are intended audience for this second location of Lakeview Thai BYOB Duck Walk.

Katakana and Koko Sushi Bar
This spacious sushi bar has landed in Logan Square (and added Japanese fare) after stints in a couple of different locations around town.

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Updated Dec. 8, 2009