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If you tried to keep track of every new restaurant and bar in Chicago, your head might spin. So just read this list instead. These are the openings that seem like they have the most potential. Although, keep in mind, we make no promises about the places we haven’t visited yet. Go forth and be a pioneer—or just keep up with our Hit List to see which new restaurants we checked out and loved. April 2024 The team behind Indienne and Sifr continues to expand their empire with a new Indian cafe in the…

Ah, December in Chicago. When days fluctuate between one and 46 degrees, tourists manage to break OpenTable with too many requests for dinner at The Walnut Room, and holiday pop-ups appear on every corner. There are plenty of mediocre bars and restaurants with over-the-top decorations that can only be described as the Grinch’s seventh circle of hell. But sometimes, you just want a reasonable level of festivity. Head to one of these spots for good food and some holiday spirit that doesn’t involve…

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