winner. Known for an awe-inspiring collection of cured meats, cheeses, “smears,” and house-made antipasti, they keep the plancha fired up with a great selection of meaty small plates, perfect for sharing after a hard day of shopping on Michigan Avenue. 500 N. Michigan Ave., 312464-1744, thepurple pigchicago.com LD, $$ SOMERSET Seasonal American Chef Lee Wolen and pastry goddess Meg Galus are at it again, shaking up the Gold Coast with this snazzy resto in the new Viceroy Hotel, designed to the nines and the perfect backdrop for their seasonal take on elevated comfort food.
Viceroy Hotel, 1112 N. State St., 312-586-2150, somersetchicago.com BLD, BR $$$
SPIAGGIA Italian Barack and Michelle flipped for James Beard Award winner Tony Mantuano’s luxe Italian cuisine, and it’s easy to understand why. The nearby Café Spiaggia is a more casual option and is also open for lunch. 980 N. Michigan Ave., 2nd floor, 312-280-2750, spiaggiarestaurant.com D $$$$
LINCOLN PARK/ LAKEVIEW ALINEA Tasting Menu James Beard Award winner and three-star Michelin chef Grant Achatz has the world on
a string. Reservations are rare and the price is steep, but if you can, this is an experience you should have at least once. 1723 N. Halsted St., 312-867-0110, alinearestaurant.com D $$$$
BOKA Contemporary American Chef Lee Wolen ably helms the BOKA Group’s flagship restaurant. Clubby, sleek interiors are the ideal backdrop for his lovely, seasonal American cuisine and pastry chef Meg Galus’ outstanding creations. 1729 N. Halsted St., 312-337-6070, bokachicago.com D $$$ MON AMI GABI French Bistro You’ll find all the bistro classics on Chef Nelli Maltezos’
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menu—Steak Frites, Frisée Salad, Onion Soup au Gratin—and they’re delightful every time. This longtime LEYE favorite, located in the landmark Belden Stratford, has terrific service and an approachable wine list. 2300 N. Lincoln Park West, 773-348-8886, monamigabi.com D, BR $$
NORTH POND Seasonal American This Arts & Crafts beauty perches on the edge of a tranquil pond. James Beard Award-winning chef Bruce Sherman sources from small local farms to create his exquisitely prepared and presented dishes. 2610 N. Cannon Dr., 773-477-5845, northpondrestaurant.com D, BR $$$
RICCARDO TRATTORIA Italian Now that’s Italian— Northern Italian, to be exact. We’d be hard-pressed to name a favorite among the gems, but truly every risotto and pasta dish is like a quick trip to Milan or Florence. Authentic and delicioso. Sister restaurant Riccardo Enoteca is across the street. 2119 N. Clark St., 773-5490038, riccardotrattoria. com D $$
time. Chef Cameron Grant knows what’s up. 1904 N. Western Ave., 872-315-3912, animale chicago.com D, BR $
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DOS URBAN CANTINA Modern Mexican Husband-and-wife chef team Brian and Jennifer Enyart opened this spot as a showcase for their modern Mexican cuisine. Octopus al pastor with pineapple and adobo and masa gnocchi in chorizo sauce are just a few of their inventive dishes. 2829 W. Armitage Ave., 773-661-6452, dosurban cantina.com D, BR $$
ANIMALE Italian Toothsome housemade fresh pastas, salads, panini and even a righteous burger with an Italian accent make this spot worthy of your
FAT RICE Macanese The first Macanese restaurant in Chicago is a happy combination of Southeast Asian, Portuguese, Indian and Chinese food. The Arroz
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