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The 18 best pizza joints in Chicago
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The 18 best pizza joints in Chicago

Put down the folk and knife and prepare to get your hands dirty with the best pizza in Chicago.
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Gaijin
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Gaijin

4 out of 5 stars
Finally, a West Loop hotspot that doesn’t break the bank. Chef Paul Virant’s thoughtful take on okonomiyaki is complexly flavored and wholly...
Tzuco
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Tzuco

5 out of 5 stars
Carlos Gáytan’s ambitious comeback restaurant channels his roots in Huitzuco, Mexico, with bold, heartfelt and unfailingly delicious results.
Papa Cenar
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Papa Cenar

3 out of 5 stars
This pan-Mediterranean tapas spot in Logan Square aims to please with an array of dishes from land and sea—and it mostly succeeds.
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The best of Chicago’s food scene

Classic Chicago eats

Deep dish pizza
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Deep dish pizza

Chicago’s signature approach to pizza is unapologetically excessive.
Italian beef
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Italian beef

It's a rite of passage for locals and out-of-towners alike.

American cuisine in Chicago

The best BBQ in Chicago
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The best BBQ in Chicago

Chicago may not be one of the major barbecue regions, but we have a style all our own.=

Asian cuisine in Chicago

Mexican cuisine in Chicago

The best restaurants in Pilsen
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The best restaurants in Pilsen

Some of the best restaurants in Pilsen specialize in authentic Mexican fare, including carnitas, tamales and tacos.

Breakfast and brunch in Chicago

The best diners in Chicago
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The best diners in Chicago

The beautiful thing about the best diners in Chicago is that they can be enjoyed at any time of the day.

Sweet treats in Chicago

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Beatrix
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Beatrix

4 out of 5 stars
Make reservations at this American restaurant in River North today