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Hidden Gem in Hyde Park & South Side
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DixiePura Kitchen
Bronzeville
Bronzeville
DixiePura Kitchen“its a small place maybe seats 10 to 15 folks but that seems to be the standard model for newer neighborhood restaurants now” — OQuinn Holmes
4.8 ★68 reviews·Open til 3
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Calumet Fisheries
South Side · $$ · BYOB
South Side · $$ · BYOB
Calumet Fisheries“We love smoked fish & no better place to get it than here” — Dee Dee Martin
4.5 ★2,405 reviews·Open til 9
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Las Mojarras Restaurant
Far South Side · BYOB
Far South Side · BYOB
Las Mojarras Restaurant“Highly recommend El Chapuzon it's the best I have ever had” — erica hernandez
4.4 ★253 reviews·Opens at 11AM
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