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     Places to Eat


                                  Harold’s Chicken Shack
                              5
      PRICE CATEGORIES
      Price categories in clude a three-course   MAP C5  •  2109 S. Wabash Ave.
      meal for one, a glass of house wine, tax,   •  312-326-5575  •  $
      and a 15–20 percent tip.  Enjoy fast soul food, including catfish
                              and fried chicken at this casual,
      $ under $30  $$ $30–$60   $$$ over 60
                              authentic café.
                                  Medici on 57th
         La Petite Folie
     1                        6
                                  MAP E6  •  1327 E. 57th St.
         MAP E5  •  1504 E. 55th St.
     •  1-773-493-1394  •  Closed Mon,    •  1-773-667-7394  •  $$
     Sat & Sun lunch  •  $$   Great pizzas draw the crowds here,
     An upscale French restaurant   but sandwiches on home-baked
     offering a fixed-price menu, as well   bread and rich milkshakes are also
     as entrées featuring ingre dients   offered. Guests are welcome to
     such as rabbit and quail.   bring their own beer or wine to
                              accompany their meal.
         Valois
     2                            Lagunitas Brewery
         MAP F5  •  1518 E. 53rd St.
                                  Company
     •  1-773-667-0647  •  $  7
     The cafeteria that proudly demands   MAP B5  •  1843 S. Washtenaw Ave.
     that you “see your food,” Valois offers   •  1-707-769-4495  •  Open noon–9pm
     stick-to-your ribs comfort food, from   Wed–Sun  •  $
     roast beef to goulash. Cash only.    At its massive brewery, Lagunitas
                              has set up a taproom featuring fresh
         The Promontory
     3                        beer as well as live music and a
         MAP F5  •  5311 S. Lake Park
                              beer-friendly menu with dishes such
     Ave.  •  312-801-2100  •  Open   as pulled-pork nachos.
     5:30am–10pm daily  •  $$
                                  Woodlawn Tap
     With a menu spanning snacks and   8
     mains, the savory Southern food has   MAP E5  •  1172 E. 55th St.
     a farm-to-table focus. There is live   •  1-773-643-5516  •  $
     and DJ-spun music on most nights.   A casual dress code, good food, and
                              cheap beer attract all types to this
                              bar, especially for the tasty burgers
                              and hearty soup.
                                  Dusek’s Board and Beer
                              9
                                  MAP B5  •  1227 W. 18th St.
                              •  312-526-3851  •  $$
                              In offbeat historic surroundings,
                              Dusek’s serves an upscale menu
                              with tap beer pairings. Upstairs,
                              Thalia Hall stages concerts under
                              a separate admission.
                                  Chant
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     Outside terrace, The Promontory  MAP E5  •  1509 E. 53rd St.
                              •  1-773-324-1999  •  $
         A10
     4                        With its funky vibe, unique cocktails,
                              and global fusion cuisine, Chant is
         MAP F5  •  1462 E. 53rd St
     •  1-773-288-1010  •  Closed lunch  •  $$  great at any time, but its Sunday
     The menu at A10 takes its inspiration   brunch with live music is particularly
     from the French and Italian rivieras.   good – and a real bargain.
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