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Touring Chicago's Hottest Tables

David Nicolas Diners at Quartino, in Chicago, awaiting chef John Coletta's casual fare.

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Though chefs like Charlie Trotter and Rick Bayless long ago helped Chicago shed its "Hog Butcher for the World" image, the city hasn't quite been able to edge past the dining capitals on the coasts. But that's all changing. This city in America's heartland is peppered with young chefs who are blending straight-from-the-farm food with inventive technique. The culinary scene in the Second City is anything but second best. Read the article

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Destinations: Western Springs · Lincoln Park · River North · South Loop · Wicker Park/Bucktown · West Loop

Themes: Food + Drink

Inspired by: Chicago Heats Up — by Janet Franz, Published Jun. 2006

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Quartino

River North | U.S. and Canada | U.S. | Illinois | Chicago

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West Loop | U.S. and Canada | U.S. | Illinois | Chicago

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West Loop | U.S. and Canada | U.S. | Illinois | Chicago

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South Loop | U.S. and Canada | U.S. | Illinois | Chicago

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Schwa

Wicker Park/Bucktown | U.S. and Canada | U.S. | Illinois | Chicago

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Lincoln Park | U.S. and Canada | U.S. | Illinois | Chicago

At the forefront of the groundbreaking molecular gastronomy movement, Alinea offers meals that are quite simply unlike any others. Dedicated follow
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Western Springs | U.S. and Canada | U.S. | Illinois | Chicago | The Chicago Area

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Touring Chicago's Hottest Tables

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Restaurants (7)

Quartino

Carnivale

Butter, Chicago

Custom House

Schwa

Alinea

Vie

Similar Trips (6)

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