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1. Kasama
 ($$) 8.8
Fine Dining, Lunch, Filipino Restaurant, Bakery

Trendy, Dog Friendly, Famous, Dine In, Asian Fusion, Cocktails, Full Bar, Romantic, Desserts, Cozy

1001 N Winchester Ave, chicago

The world's first Michelin-starred Filipino restaurant, Kasama, is a bakery and modern Filipino restaurant by chefs Genie Kwon and Timothy Flores in the East Ukrainian Village neighborhood of Chicago. The place is small, with 14 tables, but it's modern and inviting, with an open kitchen and impressive tile work. There is also an outdoor patio to accommodate (weather permitting!) additional quests.

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2. Au Cheval
 ($$) 8.8
Burgers, Lunch, Dinner, American (traditional), Fine Dining

Trendy, Date Night, Burgers, Vegetarian Options, Salad, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten Free Food

800 W Randolph St, chicago

A diner-style bar and restaurant, Au Cheval, elevates traditional diner fare. Guests can indulge in dishes ranging from chopped chicken liver and roasted bone marrow to traditional sandwiches, egg-focused entrees, and the signature cheeseburger. The bar program showcases solid and classic cocktails, including the Horse's Neck, Vieux Bonal, and Hemingway's Daiquiri. A robust draught beer list offers a wide range of neighborhood, domestic, and international selections. The dimly lit restaurant, pulsating with a vintage reel-to-reel soundtrack, features dark leather booths, dark wood paneling, and a zinc bar wrapped around the open kitchen.

Point  ($$$) 8.0
Chinese Restaurant, Dinner, Fine Dining

Vegetarian Options, Seafood, Coffee Tea, Cocktails, Asian Fusion, Romantic, Dim Sum, Chinese, Noodles, Soup, Date Night

857 W Fulton Market, chicago

Duck Duck Goat features Chef Stephanie Izard's (from the famous Girl & The Goat) version of inspired Chinese-American cuisine to Chicago's West Loop inspired by her travels abroad. A spacious, unique, hip, modern place with bright red and green walls and paper lanterns pays tribute to classic Chinese-American dishes with its own spin.

Vietnamese Food, Fine Dining, Dinner

Vegetarian Options, Seafood, Salad, Coffee Tea, Happy Hours, Take Outs, Takes Reservations, Romantic, Date Night

1800 S Carpenter St, chicago

HaiSous is a trendy, refined, nationally-acclaimed Vietnamese cuisine from Chef Thai Dang and his wife, Danielle. It showcases the unique, rich flavors and lesser-known dishes from all corners of Vietnam in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago.

Point  ($$) 8.7
Fine Dining, Vegan Vegetarian Restaurant, Lunch, Dinner

Local Favorite, Trendy, Famous, Vegetarian Options, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Food, Take Outs, International Food, Salad, Romantic, Date Night, Takes Reservations, Tacos

1559 N Milwaukee Ave, chicago

As the name suggests, Bloom Plant Based Kitchen is a 100% plant-based and gluten-free establishment in the wicker park neighborhood in Chicago. They offer a wide variety of dishes without using animal products to focus on bringing flavorful, healthy, and affordable vegan food to the everyday family while being desirable and appealing to even the non-vegan. The dining room welcomes the guests with its bright light, lots of greenery, and fun vibe.