Brasero (1709 W Chicago Ave) - The perfect place for sharing South American-inspired tapas with friends and family. Pro tip: if going in smaller numbers (or just have commitment issues), you can order half portions of just about everything.

NADC Burgers (415 N Milwaukee Ave) - This smash burger is so good it practically derailed our fitness routine. Seriously. We had to change our route home from the gym to avoid temptation, and even then, we still found excuses to “accidentally” end up here. Is it worth it? Oh, 100%.

Pie Eyed Pizza (1111 W Chicago Ave) - When your local pizza spot knows your name, your order, and your late-night secrets, you know you’ve found something special. Perfect for 2 a.m. cravings, post-bar adventures, or when “one more slice” turns into the whole pie.

Publican Quality Bread (1759 W Grand Ave) - We’d do just about anything to get our hands on their flaky pastries and sourdough loaves—seriously, anything. It's the ultimate “treat yourself” moment. Warning: you’ll have dreams about these pastries later.

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