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Dine Baker Miller Breakfast is served all day, every day at this Lincoln Square bakery and millhouse from the husband-and-wife team behind Bang Bang Pie. 4610 N. Western Ave., 312-208-5639; bakermillerchicago.com Bascule Wine Bar Pair old-world vino with charcuterie and cheese at this new Little Italy gem. 1421 W. Taylor St., 312-763-6912; basculewinebar.com Big Star Enjoy people-watching with a side of guacamole on the patio of this Wicker Park taco hot spot. 1531 N. Damen Ave., 773-235-4039; bigstarchicago.com Boeufhaus Gourmet goes grass-fed at this brasserie between Ukrainian Village and Humboldt Park. 1012 N. Western Ave., 773-661-2116; boeufhaus.com Bom Bolla A tapas-style cava bar from the team behind Pops for Champagne. 1501 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773-698-6601; bombollabar.com The Brass Monkey Feast on hearty dishes like pork chop with applesauce and seared duck breast at this buzzing Fulton Market concept boasting an American Hustle vibe. 401 N. Morgan St., 312-763-3316; brassmonkeychicago.com C Chicago The restaurateurs behind Chicago Cut Steakhouse and The Local are making a splash with this regal seafood concept. 20 W. Kinzie St., 312-280-8882; cchicago.net Charlatan West Town welcomes inspired Italian fare like black kale spaghettini and whole oxtail. 1329 W. Chicago Ave., 312-818-2073; charlatanchicago.com Cherry Circle Room After working up an appetite playing bocce in Chicago Athletic Association's bustling Game Room, head to this tucked-away nook for the supper club treatment. 12 S. Michigan Ave., Second Fl., 312- 792-3515; cherrycircleroom.com Community Tavern This Portage Park steakhouse is gaining acclaim for dishes like hand-cut fettuccine and a 24-ounce grilled porterhouse. 4038 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773-283-6080; communitytavern.com de Quay Indonesian favors are married to Dutch sensibilities at this cozy oasis in Lincoln Park. 2470 N. Lincoln Ave., 872-206-8820; dequay-chicago.com Dinosaur Bar-B-Que The buzzy East Coast barbecue restaurant arrives in Chicago. 923 W. Weed St., 312-462- 1053; dinosaurbarbque.com Formento's Though plates like carbonara and Chicken Vesuvio may be the main event at this red-sauce throwback, no meal is complete without the decadent chocolate cake. 925 W. Randolph St., 312-690-7295; formentos.com Furious Spoon Shin Thompson's much buzzed-about ramen shop in Wicker Park. 1571 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773-687-8445; furiousramen.com Gene & Georgetti A Chicago icon beloved for steaks and chops. 500 N. Franklin St., 312-527-3718; geneandgeorgetti.com Heating & Cooling Pizza, beer, and live music in Wrigleyville. 3530 N. Clark St., 773-789-8864; hvacpub.com IO Urban Roofscape Ascend to the Godfrey Hotel's rooftop lounge for sweet city views. 127 W. Huron St., Fourth Fl., 312-649-2000; godfreyhotelchicago.com La Sirena Clandestina Latin- inspired bites by veteran chef John Manion. 954 W. Fulton Market, 312- 226-5300; lasirenachicago.com Le Colonial Relish people-watching on Rush Street from the chic patio of this Gold Coast institution. 937 N. Rush St., 312-255-0088; lecolonialchicago.com Mariposa Neiman Marcus's new culinary oasis boasts menu items like steak frites and Mandarin orange soufflé. 737 N. Michigan Ave., Fourth Fl., 312-694-4050; neimanmarcus.com Mastro's Steakhouse A glitzy River North destination for steaks and sushi. 520 N. Dearborn St., 312-521-5100; mastrosrestaurants.com Momotaro The latest sizzler from Boka Restaurant Group scores with favorful sushi like the momomaki (bigeye tuna, spicy octopus, lotus root). 820 W. Lake St., 312-733-4818; momotarochicago.com Nando's Peri-Peri Flame-grilled, butterfy-cut chicken is now available at the cult South African chain's new outpost in Lakeview. 670 W. Diversey Pkwy., 773-634-7153; nandosperiperi.com Pane Caldo Ristorante The Gold Coast institution is back with Maine lobster risotto and braised beef short ribs. 111 E. Chestnut St., 312-649-0055; panecaldo.us Parachute Korean-American dishes by Top Chef alum Beverly Kim and husband Johnny Clark in Avondale. 3500 N. Elston Ave., 773-654-1460; parachuterestaurant.com Michigan Avenue 101 Look no further for chicagoLand's most sizzLing restaurants, bars, and boutiques. Remington's At this airy space across from Millennium Park, chef Todd Stein plates classics like grilled artichokes, crab toast ( pictured), and prime rib. 20 N. Michigan Ave., 312-782- 6000; remingtonschicago.com Perennial Virant Award-winning chef Paul Virant crafts seasonal, sustainable fare at this eatery a stone's throw from Green City Market. 1800 N. Lincoln Ave., 312-981-7070; perennialchicago.com Piccolo Sogno Alfresco dining extraordinaire. 464 N. Halsted St., 312- 421-0077; piccolosognorestaurant.com Pinstripes A 30,000-square-foot dining destination complete with bowling lanes and bocce courts in River East. 35 E. Illinois St., 312-527-3010; pinstripes.com Prime & Provisions Following River North hits Siena Tavern, Public House, and Bull & Bear, DineAmic Group the guide Chicago's Finest PhotograPhy by Monica Kass rogers michiganavemag.com 145