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A Verdict itinerary

Chicago for foodies

The meals worth crossing town for, from serious reservations to the places that are best kept simple.

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18 places worth your time

Open any place for the full call, the tradeoffs and the practical details.

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  1. Alinea01Chicago · restaurantAlineaAlinea rewards a trip built around food & drink.Read the verdict
  2. Girl & the Goat02Chicago · restaurantGirl & the GoatGirl & the Goat rewards a trip built around food & drink.Read the verdict
  3. Monteverde03Chicago · restaurantMonteverdeMonteverde rewards a trip built around food & drink.Read the verdict
  4. Logan Square04Logan Square · neighborhoodLogan SquareLogan Square rewards a trip built around food & drink.Read the verdict
  5. Au Cheval05Chicago · restaurantAu ChevalAu Cheval rewards a trip built around food & drink.Read the verdict
  6. The Publican06Chicago · restaurantThe PublicanThe Publican rewards a trip built around food & drink.Read the verdict
  7. Smoque BBQ07Chicago · restaurantSmoque BBQSmoque BBQ rewards a trip built around food & drink.Read the verdict
  8. Pequod's Pizza08Chicago · restaurantPequod's PizzaPequod's Pizza rewards a trip built around food & drink.Read the verdict
  9. Chinatown09Chinatown · neighborhoodChinatownChinatown rewards a trip built around food & drink.Read the verdict
  10. The Purple Pig10Chicago · restaurantThe Purple PigThe Purple Pig rewards a trip built around food & drink.Read the verdict
  11. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria11Chicago · restaurantLou Malnati's PizzeriaLou Malnati's Pizzeria rewards a trip built around food & drink.Read the verdict
  12. Pilsen Murals & 18th Street12Pilsen · neighborhoodPilsen Murals & 18th StreetPilsen Murals & 18th Street rewards a trip built around food & drink.Read the verdict
  13. Deep-Dish Pizza Crawl13The Loop · experienceDeep-Dish Pizza CrawlDeep-Dish Pizza Crawl rewards a trip built around food & drink.Read the verdict
  14. Wicker Park / Bucktown14Wicker Park / Bucktown · neighborhoodWicker Park / BucktownWicker Park / Bucktown rewards a trip built around food & drink.Read the verdict
  15. Christkindlmarket15The Loop · experienceChristkindlmarketChristkindlmarket offers some food & drink, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  16. The Walnut Room16Chicago · restaurantThe Walnut RoomThe Walnut Room offers some food & drink, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  17. Ace Hotel Chicago17Chicago · hotelAce Hotel ChicagoAce Hotel Chicago offers some food & drink, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  18. The Hoxton, Chicago18Chicago · hotelThe Hoxton, ChicagoThe Hoxton, Chicago offers some food & drink, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict