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Baccala
Address: 1540 N Milwaukee, Chicago, IL 60622
Phone: 773-227-1400
Website: www.baccalachicago.com
Hours: Wed-Sat, 6pm-10pm

Baccala serves up Piemonte inspired cuisine, including familiar dishes like Alaskan salmon and beef short ribs, as well as well as unique fare like lamb tongue and the restaurant's signature dish, baccala.

Located in the heart of Wicker Park, Baccala is truly a new experience in Italian cuisine, sure to be like nothing you've ever tasted before.

Eno
Address: 505 N. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Phone: (312) 321-8738
Website: www.enowinerooms.com
The recently-opened wine, cheese and chocolate lounge at the InterContinental Chicago centers on the pairing, tasting and enjoyment of these three delicacies! Eno's knowledgeable wine directors help guests select wines by the glass, flight or bottle with the ideal pairing of cheese and chocolate. Eno is a great spot for after-work or after-dinner drinks or a stop while shopping along Michigan Avenue. Eno is open on Sunday through Friday from 4 p.m. to midnight and Saturday from 1 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Sage Grille
260 Greenbay Rd, Highwood, IL; (847) 433-7005; www.sagegrille.com Sage Grille, Highwood, IL

A contemporary-styled, seasonal American restaurant, under the direction of Chef Greg Darrah, Sage Grille offers a wide array of menu items to enjoy in the dining room, bar area or alfresco in the summer months! Located just off the metra line, Sage Grille is open for dinner Sunday through Thursday, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 5:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Chalkboard
Address: 4343 N Lincoln Avenue
Phone:773-477-7144
Chicago, IL - Food & Wine Across America

Chalkboard is Chef/Owner Gilbert Langlois' 3 star restaurant in Chicago's tony Lincoln
Square. Just named one of Chicago's Best New Restaurants by Chicago Magazine,
Chalkboard is the ultimate in American comfort food with dishes such as Smoked Mac and Cheese and Airline Fried Chicken. Almost everything Langlois procures is organically grown
and only sustainable products are used. While the printed menu offers his personal
inspirations for each dish, the giant Chalkboard changes daily. A fabulous boutique wine list is is fairly priced. The idea here is fresh, fresh, fresh. Langlois' entire menu is his daily whim.
He and wife Elizabeth purchased this building and are doing the old fashioned "living above
the store" with their 1 year-old son, Owen, who is often seen at the restaurant, much to
the joy of the guests. This is a not to be missed restaurant. At only 34, Langlois who made his fame at Rushmore and later Sushi Samba Rio before opening his own place, should be in
Food & Wine's next Best New Chefs Issue!

Riccardo Trattoria
Address:2119 N. Clark St.
Phone: 773-549-0038
Ricardo's is a fantastic authentic Italian restaurant nestled in the heart of Lincoln Park. Chef Riccardo Michi has been cooking in the family business all his life (formally of Bice). His menu offers a wide variety but my favorites are the osso buco and spaghetti carbonara. They are both rich and full of flavor. My favorite appetizer is the Polpettine Arrabbiate, veal ricotta cheese meatballs in a spicy tomato sauce. The meatballs almost melt in your mouth. I have also enjoyed the beef carpaccio which is excellent. There are many pasta, meat and fish options to suit any food mood you may be in! As for dessert, I usually go for the gelatos or ice creams but there is also a tasty sounding ricotta cheesecake and warm apple pie along with a few other items.

I have tried many of the Italian restaurants in Lincoln Park and this is my favorite for true, real Italian food. You know it is good when well over half the restaurant diners are speaking Italian. Check it out for yourself at http://www.riccardotrattoria.com !!

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