CONTENTS FEATURES RESOURCES DINING AROUND CHICAGO As diverse as the neighborhoods that make up Chicago, the city’s dining scene is a wonderful mix of everything from award-winning Southern fare to modern Korean cuisine. BY LISA SHAMES 14 Parish Restaurant & Rhum Bar Check out Chicago’s latest Michelin-awarded restaurants at choosechicago.com/michelin . 30 choosechicago.com @TEQUILAGRAPHICS Known for its hip music venues and bars — as well as its leafy boulevards lined with historic homes — Logan Square also offers some of the city’s most intriguing locally owned restaurants. Table, Donkey and Stick features house-made charcuterie and upscale Alpine fare. Daisies , an all-day cafe, is all about tasty baked goods in the morning and made-from-scratch pastas and dishes crafted with farm-fresh ingredients in the evening. The West Loop was once filled with warehouses and meat purveyors. Today, it’s trendy restaurants and hotels that call the area home. A Japanese pub, The Izakaya at Momotaro features small plates and creative cocktails in an ambiance reminiscent of a Tokyo street scene. If modern sophistication is your desire, head to Michelin-starred Sepia , where the elegant American cuisine matches the chic setting. Featuring world-class museums and the renowned University of Chicago, Hyde Park charms locals and visitors alike. At Virtue Restaurant & Bar , the Southern dishes from chefs Erick Williams and Damarr Brown have earned them both James Beard Awards. Get a taste of the Caribbean at 14 Parish Restaurant & Rhum Bar with island-focused food, festive cocktails, and a late-night menu. Urban savvy, industrial roots, and riverside spaces come together in Avondale. Set along the Chicago River, Soul & Smoke combines stellar barbecue with beautiful views from its spacious patio. At intimate Parachute , husband-and-wife chefs Beverly Kim and Johnny Clark focus on Korean food with subtle modern twists for award-winning results. Home to one of Chicago’s largest LGBTQ+ communities,
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