THE QUESTION: If you can only visit one restaurant for the rest of the year, where are you going?

“Cafe Iberico for tapas. It’s one of my all-time favorites. I just got engaged and took my future wife there. I think we tried everything on the menu, especially the scallops and mojitos.”

— JONAH MARKOWITZ | HOMEWOOD SUITES

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“Piccolo Sogno. It’s beautiful. Excellent service. Their ravioli, it’s like biting into a pillow. I’m a vegetarian, so I’m picky in general, but their Italian food are amazing. Bread and salad dressings too.”

— BLAIRE PEROFF | ENVISIONIT MEDIA

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“Half Shell on Diversey in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. I love seafood, and my favorite there is the crab. You will get a belly full! Total hidden gem.”

— CASEY TONKIN | IN THE LOOP COMPUTER CONSULTING

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“The Publican. They rotate their menu constantly, they focus on seafood and pork and they have an incredible beer selection. What more do you want?”

— GAURAV SHROFF | GM AT THE INN AT LINCOLN PARK

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“El Mariachi on Broadway in Lakeview. Their enchalada suiza is to die for, they make the guacamole fresh right in front of you and the ambiance oozes with Mexican flare.

— PAUL ARMSTRONG | IN THE LOOP COMPUTER CONSULTING

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“Prasino in Wicker Park. There’s such an interesting variety on the menu, and everything I tasted was spiced just right. It’s a very comfortable spot.”

— FRANCES KRUPKA

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“I would do Texas de Brazil. Whatever you do, save yourself for the meat choices, which is tough to do with their salad bar. Save your hunger… it’s worth it.”

— STEVE SHAMOUN | HOMEWOOD SUITES

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“The Publican. Whenever I have friends in town, I always recommend it. Their oysters and ambiance are professional grade.”

— DAN LEVENGOOD | ENVISIONIT MEDIA