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Esmé
Old Town · $$$$
Old Town · $$$$
Esmé“The tasting menu was more than enough to give you an idea of what's on offer without you feeling like you've got had enough to eat” — Michael Damato
4.4 ★350 reviews·Opens at 5 tomorrow
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Madame Puffs and Thai Bistro
Lincoln Square · BYOB
Lincoln Square · BYOB
Madame Puffs and Thai Bistro“I recently visited Madame Puffs and Thai Bistro, and I can honestly say it’s become one of my new favorite spots in Chicago” — Jay Fal
4.7 ★322 reviews·Open til 10
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Kama - West Loop
West Loop
West Loop
Kama - West Loop“This is definitely a great addition to the West loop and I would come here for food or their delicious drinks; doesn’t matter This is a spot” — Sabrina Crawford
4.5 ★147 reviews·Open til 12AM
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