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Schwa $$$
Fine Dining
1466 N Ashland Ave., Wicker
Park, 60622
Tel 773-252-1466 Closed Sun
& Mon
A favorite with local chefs, Schwa
offers an elevated, multicourse
dining experience. Reserve well
ahead of time. BYOB.

Beyond Chicago
Blind Faith Café $
Classy and sophisticated, North Pond serves great seasonal cuisine Vegetarian
525 Dempster St., Evanston, 60201
Boka $$$ Next $$$ Tel 847-328-6875 Closed Mon
Fine Dining Fine Dining Local option for family­friendly
1729 N Halsted, Lincoln Park, 60614 953 W Fulton Market, Near West vegetarian fare. Internationally
Tel 312-337-6070 Side, 60607 inspired entrées include the
More accessible and easier to get Tel 312-226-0858 Closed Mon teriyaki­fried rice bowl and
a reservation at than the neigh­ & Tue seitan marsala.
boring Alinea, this is a good choice Reservations for Next are presold
for a special night out. Upscale as all­inclusive tickets; no money Edzo’s Burger Shop $
American fare served in an changes hands at the restaurant. Fast Food
intimate space. The tasting menu Diners can expect is an extra­ 1571 Sherman Ave., Evanston,
is accompanied by a wine flight. ordinary chef’s tasting menu. The 60201
dining experience is based on a Tel 847-864-3396 Closed Mon
Girl and the Goat $$$ theme, with the whole menu The beef at this popular local
New American changing completely every four burger joint is ground fresh
809 W Randolph, Near West months. Past themes include and hand­pressed daily on site.
Side, 60607 The Hunt, Vegan, and Kyoto. Fresh milk shakes, tasty fries, and
Tel 312-492-6262 dogs round out the menu.
Goat, pig, and seafood feature North Pond $$$
prominently in Top Chef winner Fine Dining Little Tokyo $
Stephanie Izard’s boisterous New 2610 N Cannon Dr., 60614 Sushi
American­style brasserie favored Tel 773-477-5845 Closed Mon 300 N Main St., Galena, 61036
by local foodies. A popular dish Located in an old warming Tel 815-777-8883
on the frequently changing menu shelter for ice skaters, the Locals and tourists alike are crazy
is the oven­roasted pig face. bucolic setting within Lincoln about this small sushi restaurant.
Reservations taken but walk­ins Park sets a romantic stage for The menu includes popular
are also welcomed. North Pond’s seasonal upscale favorites, like edamame and gyoza.
American cuisine. Expect sweet­
Goosefoot $$$ breads, seared duck breast and Next Door Pub $
Fine Dining grass­fed New York striploin. Pizzeria
2656 W Lawrence Ave., Lincoln 411 Interchange N, Lake Geneva,
Square, 60625 WI, 53147
Tel 773-942-7547 Closed Sun, Tel 262-248-9551
Mon & Tue A Lake Geneva pizza spot that
Book well in advance to sample has been serving savory stone­
the visually stunning nouvelle hearth pies for more than 40
American tasting menu at years to happy crowds. Local
Chris Nugent’s Michelin­starred brews are served on tap.
establishment, located in an
Albany Park storefront. BYOB; a DK Choice
wide selection is available at the
affiliated store next door. Pita Inn $
Mediterranean
Moto $$$ 3910 Dempster St., Skokie, 60076
Fine Dining Tel 847-677-0211
945 W Fulton Market, Near West Order fresh and flavorful
Side, 60607 Mediterranean favorites at the
Tel 312-491-0058 Closed Mon counter, which are then served
Much more an experience at the tables. The business
destination than a place to refuel, lunch special – a combination
this is one of the pioneers in the plate of shish kebab, kifta
field of molecular gastronomy. It kebab, shawerma, and falafel
serves a 12­course tasting menu served with rice pilaf, salad, and
of playful, albeit sometimes home­made pita bread – is an
gimmicky, haute cuisine, Intimate, greenery-lined interior at Boka outrageously good deal.
complete with edible menus. fine-dining restaurant
Key to Price Guide see page 148
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