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Green Street Smoked Meats
West Loop · $$
West Loop · $$
Green Street Smoked Meats“Actually blown out of the water with the flavor in all the dishes I tried (Brisket, Hot Link, Elote Corn, Baked Beans & Spicy Pickles), it was all really, really impressive” — Joel B
4.7 ★5,186 reviews·Open til 11
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Papa Bop
Evanston · $$ · BYOB
Evanston · $$ · BYOB
Papa Bop“It is a perfect small mom and pop restaurant with good service and good food” — DK
4.8 ★252 reviews·Open til 8
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Strings Ramen Shop
Chinatown · $$
Chinatown · $$
Strings Ramen Shop“The ramen was incredibly delicious, full of flavor, and clearly made with care” — Eric Boesen
4.6 ★2,744 reviews·Open til 12AM
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