New and Notable Restaurants
By Valerie Moloney, Restaurants Editor
From a chic upscale bistro to a coming-soon hot spot, get the buzz on the Chicago restaurant scene.
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Park 52
5201 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL
Jerry Kleiner, known for loud, colorful restaurants that ooze personality, makes a bold play for neighborhood diners in Hyde Park. -
Zed 451
739 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Following an interminable renovation, a sprawling, high-design buffet emerges--meat-wielding servers intact. -
Mercat a la Planxa
638 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Riotous decor mirrors huge Spanish flavor at this lively South Loop hotel restaurant. -
Big Jones
5347 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Neighborhood dining takes the form of contemporary Southern coastal cuisine in the heart of Andersonville. -
Jack Rabbit
4603 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
Upscale Southwestern food and strong margaritas make Lincoln Square locals happy. -
NXXT Restaurant & Bar
2700 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL
Contemporary American food and a lively bar scene take a chance on the edge of West Town.
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Room21
2110 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
Fashionable South Loop scenester serves updated steakhouse fare in a one-time Al Capone brewery. -
Cafe Bionda
1924 S State St, Chicago, IL
The booming South Loop gets a little homier with this lively Italian spot. -
South Coast
1700 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Coast's second location is a visual stunner, serving creative Pan-Asian in the sleepy South Loop.
