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Medici On 57th St. $ Birreria Reyes de Ocatlan $ Goddess and Grocer $
Italian Map 8 D4 Mexican Upscale Deli Map 1 A1
1327 E 57th St., 60637 1322 W 18th St., Pilsen, 60608 901 N Larabee St., 60610
Tel 773-667-7394 Tel 312-733-2613 Tel 312-988-9870
Italian-American fare at this Hyde Goat stew and gracious One of several locations, this
Park institution is aug mented by service are the specialties popular chain of upscale
an on-site bakery and deli. at this no-frills Mexican fast- catering fare specializes in
food storefront favored by farm-to-table salads, delectable
Rajun Cajun $ Frontera’s Rick Bayless. Portions deli sandwiches, and house-
Fusion Map 8 D2 are generous and the simple made pastries.
1459 E 53rd St., 60615 menu also includes goat and
Tel 773-955-1145 beef tacos. Cash only. Goose Island Brewery $
Indian recipes are combined with Pub
classic Southern dishes at this DK Choice 1800 N Clybourn, 60614
unlikely but long-standing Hyde Tel 312-915-0071
Park cafeteria. Lots of fruit juices La Casa del Pueblo $ A pilgrimage site for beer
to choose from. Mexican aficionados, the original Goose
1810 S Blue Island Ave., Pilsen, Island brewpub boasts over 25
Salonica $ 60608 draughts and seasonal beers to
Diner Map 8 D4 Tel 312-421-4640 choose from daily, along with a
1440 E 57th St., 60637 Adjacent to the well-stocked selection of pub grub such as
Tel 773-752-3899 grocery store of the same name, sausages and goulash.
A classic diner in the best sense, this modest, cafeteria-style
Salonica serves favorites such as eatery serves some of the best Handlebar $
club sandwiches or ham and eggs, Mexican comfort food in town Vegetarian
rounded out with Greek specialties to eat in or take away. It’s 2311 W North Ave., Wicker Park,
like souvlaki and mousaka. another favorite of local 60647
celebrity chef Rick Bayless. Tel 773-384-9546
Valois $ A favorite among local bicycle
Diner Map 8 D2 enthusiasts, this casual pub
1518 E 53rd St., 60615 Chicago Diner $ features vegetarian- and vegan-
Tel 773-667-0647 Vegetarian Map 1 A1 friendly comfort food.
Popular for its classic diner 3411 N Halsted, 60657
breakfasts, this Hyde Park Tel 773-935-6696 Honey Butter Fried Chicken $
mainstay features daily specials American comfort food Fast Food
for lunch and dinner, all offered goes vegetarian in a classic 3361 N Elston Ave.,
cafeteria-style. diner setting. Try the vegan 60647 Closed Mon & Tue
Salisbury steak with mashed There’s always a crowd at this tiny
Zaleski & Horvarth Market Café $ potatoes and gravy, or the eatery, where all chicken dinners
Café Map 7 C1 Radical Reuben, washed come with a pot of eponymous
1126 E 47th St., 60653 down with craft beers or a honey butter and honeycomb-
Tel 773-538-7372 vegan milk shake. stamped corn muffins.
Competent café and deli
with gourmet aspirations; Chicago Raw $ Kuma’s Corner $
caters to the Hyde Park crowd. Vegetarian Map 3 B1 Pub
Sandwiches and other popular 131 N Clinton St., 60661 2900 W Belmont Ave., 60618
items are available for carry-out Tel 312-831-2729 Closed Sun Tel 773-604-8769
or dine-in. Located in the French Market, Freshly ground, handpressed,
across the street from the heavy-metal-themed burgers
La Petite Folie $$ Ogilvie transportation center, (the Metallica features bacon,
French Map 8 D3 this raw-food restaurant and blue-cheese dressing, and
1504 E 55th St., 60615 health-food store serves the buffalo sauce) delivered by
Tel 773-493-1394 Closed Mon likes of kale burritos and raw- heavily tattooed servers to an
Distinguished as the special apple pie. appropriately raucous soundtrack.
occasion restaurant in Hyde Park,
La Petite Folie offers French
standards in a quiet setting.
All-French wine list.
Farther Afield
Ann Sather $
Brunch
909 W Belmont Ave., Lakeview, 60657
Tel 773-348-2378
Swedish-American breakfast
and lunch institution, with
legendary warm cinnamon
rolls with every meal. Try
the Swedish pancakes with
lingonberries. Everest French restaurant, on the 40th floor of the Chicago Stock Exchange
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