"Discover the Midwest's premier vegetarian restaurant, the Blind Faith Cafe in Evanston, Illinois, offering wholesome, international, creatively prepared cuisine in a casual, relaxed atmosphere."

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"Fasten your seat belt for Chicago's most stimulating dining experience. No two nights are the same inside this 650-seat Wheeling establishment, open since 1982, which is consistently one of the highest grossing restaurants in the country (it ranked third in 2001)."

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"Classic Alsatian and regional French dishes served in a relaxed brasserie."

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"Today Burrito Beach continues to offer healthy, delicious and fresh Mexican-inspired foods and gourmet burritos, served hot and custom-made for each of our visitors. Sure it's fast. But, never at the sake of fresh. And, it's fast becoming a favorite dining place for the neighborhoods we're in."

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"At Salsa, we are dedicated to sharing the passion that we have for Mexican food and culture with each of our guests. Therefore, it is our intention to bring the flavors of Mexico to each of you in a friendly, festive manner. My chef Rigo and I have experimented with the many vibrant flavor combinations Mexico offers to bring unique dishes to you."

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"Carson's, The Place for Ribs - a Chicago BBQ institution, now delivers our delicious ribs and world famous sauce overnight to your door! Our ribs make a wonderful gift that is convenient to order. Put them on the grill and enjoy!"

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"Charlie Trotter's is regarded as one of the finest restaurants in the world. For over 15 years, the restaurant has dedicated itself to excellence in the culinary arts. Not willing to ride on its laurels, Charlie Trotter's is continuously forging new directions and has been instrumental in establishing new standards for fine dining worldwide."

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"Nestled in the heart of Lincoln Square, The Chicago Brauhaus has been a neighborhood landmark for over 30 years. The Brauhaus is your place for excellent German-American cuisine. We offer a great selection of imported beer, wine and liquors. We have live music and dancing nightly with no cover charge. Come visit us at The Chicago Brauhaus where you're always with friends in a fun filled atmosphere, called "Gemütlichkeit" !"

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The Chicago Chop House was "selected #1 Steakhouse In America 2000, 01, 02, 03. We specialize in Prime Aged steaks and chops, including Prime Rib, New York Strip, and Filet Mignon."

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"Chicago Dining at Phil Stefani Signature Restaurants for fine Italian dining, catered parties, and special events. Our restaurants include Riva on Navy Pier, Stefani's, 437 Rush, Tuscany on Clark - on Taylor& in Oak Brook, Tavern on Rush, Lino's, Harborside International, plus Beer Garden and Crystal Garden on Navy Pier."

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"The atmosphere is relaxed and unpretentious, the food innovative and light, and the price definitely right. No wonder people keep coming back to Deleece, the restaurant at Southport and Irving Park that opened in January 1996."

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"The Fishmarket offers a fine-dining atmosphere, serving the Fishmarket Menu of haute cuisine (think mouth-watering live Maine Lobster!), guaranteed to satisfy even the most discriminating palette. What does that really mean? Hey, Don's is down-to-earth! It means the Fishmarket side of our establishment is casual elegance."

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Dover Straits' two locations offer Continental cuisine - Speciality Fresh Seafoods & Fine Meats.

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"The Fiesta Cafe is a casual dining restaurant specializing in freshly prepared Mexican food. Since 1988 we have been serving great food and Margaritas to our high class customers."

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"Nestled in the rolling hills of Galena IL, in a majestic historic brick farmstead, you will find a fine dining establishment named Fried Green Tomatoes, offering country Italian cuisine. Named after the movie Fried Green Tomatoes, this Galena Illinois restaurant opened in April of 1993."

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"Rick and Deann Bayless offer a taste of their passion for Mexico in Chicago at the casual Frontera Grill (opened in March 1987) and the dressier Topolobampo (opened in November 1989).Frontera Grill and Topolobampo have led the way in a national awakening to the breadth and refinement of authentic Mexican cooking."

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"The Gale Street Inn is a relaxed and friendly restaurant in Chicago. Enjoy our award winning ribs, grade A steaks or beautifully prepared fish dinners. Welcome! You are among friends!"

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"Geja's just wouldn't be Geja's without our fabulous guitarists...they are just one of the features that sets our restaurant apart from all others in the city." Where else can you go to sit behind a curtained booth lit by candlelight, and dunk pieces of meat and bread in sizzling oil and dripping cheese while watching a talented musician strum his guitar? It's a one-of-a-kind experience."

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"Gibsons Steakhouse has been the gem of Chicago's Gold Coast for over ten years. Gibsons Steakhouse brings great cuts of beef, steaks, sirloins and prime rib, an amazing parade of guests and great Rush Street and Rosemont locations to the vast array of visitors."

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"Harry Caray's Restaurant, named for the late Hall of Fame baseball announcer, opened to the public on October 23, 1987 and is one of the most nationally recognized restaurants in the Midwest. This legendary Italian Steakhouse serves the finest prime, aged steaks and chops in a truly warm "Chicago" atmosphere."

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"The Heartland began short, on both money and experience, but it was a long range dream...a picture vision of a wonderful place where people would gather to enjoy good wholesome food for the mind and body."

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With a lively atmosphere and word-of-mouth recommendation for their authentic Colombian food, they have prospered to the point where Las Tablas -- named after the wooden boards upon which entrees are served -- expanded in 1998, adding 15 new entrees, and live music Friday and Saturday.

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LeVichyssois French Country Inn and Art Gallery

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"Mike Ditka's Chicago is a nationally recognized culinary entity whose warm ambiance and award-winning cuisine has resulted in its listing among the top 50 restaurants in Chicago."

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"If basic, straightforward breakfast and lunch fare sounds fine, you'll find that Munch is a fine option."

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"One Sixtyblue is a perfect place for holiday gatherings. With our unique private dining room, we can accommodate groups up to 14. Behind the curtain, within the restaurant, groups from 20 - 60 can enjoy the open kitchen with privacy. Or ask about using the entire restaurant for your event."

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"The Chicago Tribune has called this Greek Taverna "quite simply the best Greek restaurant in Chicago." Papagus' decor reflects the look and feel of a rustic old-world style taverna. The food represents the best traditional Greek cuisine with modern accents, created by Chef Kent Buell."

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"Pappadeaux features the perfect balance of Cajun and Creole seafood direct from the Gulf Coast waters and served mesquite-grilled, charbroiled or blackened. Favorites include shrimp, catfish, oysters and seafood platters, in addition to gumbo, etouffee and our homemade signature desserts."

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"We opened Pegasus in the heart of Chicago's Greektown neighborhood in 1990. Our goal was to educate diners about the delights of Greek cuisine. While many people thought Greek cuisine was unhealthy, today that perception has changed. The many ingredients indiginous to Greece, such as extra virgin olive oil, seafood and a variety of plant-based foods, are now known to provide many health benefits. Our menu is comprised of true Mediterranean cooking that our families grew up eating and we are proud to serve our guests these special recipes."

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"Visiting Dinotto Ristorante, you'll find an eatery that specializes in an Italian menu. Expect the average entrée to cost between $12 and $20, and patrons dress casual. Eating & Drinking: Open for lunch and dinner."

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"Relax and enjoy yourself at our charming and popular restaurant, located in the heart of old Greek Town, only minutes away from downtown. A friendly atmosphere, superb food, and Greek hospitality at its best make Roditys the favorite restaurant of many discriminating people who have traveled the world seeking the best in Greek cuisine."

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"Rosebud Restaurants continually strives to exceed guests' expectations by providing superior service and the highest quality of original Italian cuisine - The ultimate "Rosebud Experience"."

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"Shaws Crab House, Chicago, IL. A 1940's style seafood house featuring classic post-war deco environment, vast menu of fresh seafood, and weekly live Jazz and Blues music."

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"Sopraffina specializes in serving fresh gourmet pizza, pasta, salads, focaccia sandwiches, antipasti and desserts to the huge market of urban professionals who are seeking a high quality dining experience with fast-food timing."

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"Chicago's oldest restaurant; fine German fare in the heart of the Loop."

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"Sumptuous food including an excellent selection of pasta, fresh seafood and meat dishes. Traditional Italian fare, comprised of fresh and natural ingredients at a reasonable price."

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The first "smoke-free" neighborhood coffeehouse in Chicago with live acoustic music and al fresco dining.

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Made from scratch according to the tradition of Vic Giannotti's family recipes. NOTE: give Vic's a call for directions at 630.833.2700. The address doesn't map properly in Mapquest or Google.

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"This history was sparked by the invention of the Weber® kettle in 1952, and fueled by a desire for great grilled food. Today the strong heritage and expertise of Weber is recreated everyday in a fun, relaxed atmosphere; serving up the best in Classic Outdoor Grilling. So come on in. We'll keep the coals hot."

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"Chef Emilio Gervilla has been wowing diners with his Tapas, Little Dishes of Spain since 1988. With four locations there is never an excuse for not treating yourself to the tastiest little bites this side of Barcelona. Named the King of Tapas by the Chicago Tribune, Emilio has continued to offer Chicagoland consistant, delicious, artistically presented Spanish Cuisine at slightly more than fast food prices."

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"Located within Lincoln Park, at the edge of a pond overlooking Chicago's dramatic skyline, North Pond can easily claim this city's loveliest setting. The menu at North Pond is designed to feature products raised or grown in their native environment and offered at their seasonal peak. We seek out farmers, producers and other artisans who take special care with their chosen craft, and can offer us exceptional products just recently harvested. We then work to highlight the special character of these ingredients, choosing preparations and pairings meant to accentuate their unparalleled flavor."

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"What's Cookin' is a family owned and operated restaurant in Charleston, Illinois. We've been in business since 1980, and if we do say so ourselves, What's Cookin' has become an area-wide favorite. It's a very casual, homey restaurant that delights both simple and exotic palates."

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Wildfire is "a steak and chop house combining the best of American dining traditions."

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