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Hidden Gem in Lincoln Park & Old Town
Under-the-radar neighborhood finds that locals love — the places you won't find on most lists.
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Oasis Fresh
Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park
Oasis Fresh“I’ve taken plenty of my friends and family here and they all love the food” — Saipher Zureti
4.7 ★480 reviews·Open til 2AM
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Pars Cove Restaurant
Lincoln Park · $$
Lincoln Park · $$
Pars Cove Restaurant“The main dish has large portions, and I loved the lamb chop the best” — Lillian L
4.6 ★527 reviews·Opens at 4 tomorrow
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Don Pez Fish Tacos
Lincoln Park · $$
Lincoln Park · $$
Don Pez Fish Tacos“Chaka Khan said "Ain't Nobody Love Me Better" After tonight I might need to change the words to, " Ain't No Taco Fed Me Better" This place right here was just flat foot good” — Dana King
4.7 ★594 reviews·Opens at 12 tomorrow
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