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Paul's Trip
Hannah's Bretzel is one of Paul's Trip.

1. Hannah's Bretzel

131 S Dearborn St (at W Adams St), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · The Loop · 37 tips and reviews
Chicago Raw is one of Paul's Trip.

2. Chicago Raw

7.9
131 N Clinton St Ste 7, Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · West Town · 19 tips and reviews

3. Shikago

190 S La Salle St (at Adams), Chicago, IL
Bar · The Loop · 4 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Don’t bother with pseudo-fresh and flimsy maki—stick to creative combos like miso-glazed scallops over beet risotto, a standout item amid pedestrian pot stickers, crab rangoon and seaweed salad. Read more.

Frontera Fresco is one of Paul's Trip.

4. Frontera Fresco

111 N State St (at 7th Floor of Macy's), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · The Loop · 37 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: There's tortas, huaraches, quesadillas and tamales, all of which counter most fast-food notions. But we’re big fans of the torta Cubana, and all of its smoked pork loin and applewood bacon glory. Read more.

5. Homage Street Food

4009 N Albany Ave, Chicago, IL
Food Truck · The Loop · 1 tip
Owen & Engine is one of Paul's Trip.

6. Owen & Engine

2700 N Western Ave (at W Schubert Ave), Chicago, IL
Gastropub · Northwest Side · 147 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Try the Full English fry up from our 100 Best list: Hands down, this British pub is putting out one of the best brunches in the city, from the ornate coffee service to made-in-house seasonal scones.

Table Fifty-Two is one of Paul's Trip.

7. Table Fifty-Two

52 W Elm St, Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · Near North Side · 73 tips and reviews
Chicago Q is one of Paul's Trip.

8. Chicago Q

8.8
1160 N Dearborn St (at W Division St.), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Near North Side · 164 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Try the Competition St. Louis slab from our 100 Best list: These ribs take two additional hours of labor because they’re pulled out of the smoker periodically to baste. These bones are killing it.

The Bristol is one of Paul's Trip.

9. The Bristol

2152 N Damen Ave (at Webster Ave.), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Bucktown · 99 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Try the basque cake from our 100 Best list: Thankfully, this warm cake with a golden crust and soft middle is the only dessert pastry chef Amanda Rockman keeps on her menu year-round.

The Publican is one of Paul's Trip.

10. The Publican

8.8
837 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 358 tips and reviews
Publican Quality Meats is one of Paul's Trip.

11. Publican Quality Meats

9.4
825 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
Deli · Fulton Market · 134 tips and reviews
Big Star is one of Paul's Trip.

12. Big Star

9.0
1531 N Damen Ave (at N Wicker Park Ave), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 572 tips and reviews
ShowPlace ICON at Roosevelt Collection is one of Paul's Trip.

13. ShowPlace ICON at Roosevelt Collection

8.3
1011 S Delano Ct E (at W Roosevelt Rd), Chicago, IL
Movie Theater · South Loop · 244 tips and reviews
Beard Papa's is one of Paul's Trip.

14. Beard Papa's

108 N State St (at Block 37), Chicago, IL
Bakery · The Loop · 28 tips and reviews
Mitsuwa Marketplace is one of Paul's Trip.

15. Mitsuwa Marketplace

9.1
100 E Algonquin Rd (at Arlington Heights Rd), Arlington Heights, IL
Supermarket · 130 tips and reviews
Calumet Fisheries is one of Paul's Trip.

16. Calumet Fisheries

8.9
3259 E 95th St (at Calumet River), Chicago, IL
Fish Market · 56 tips and reviews

17. Otom Restaurant

951 W Fulton Market (Morgan), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 9 tips and reviews
Whole Foods Market is one of Paul's Trip.

18. Whole Foods Market

8.8
1550 N Kingsbury St (at W Weed St), Chicago, IL
Grocery Store · 245 tips and reviews
Dimo's Pizza is one of Paul's Trip.

19. Dimo's Pizza

8.6
3463 N Clark St (at N Sheffield Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Wrigleyville · 115 tips and reviews
Karyn's on Green is one of Paul's Trip.

20. Karyn's on Green

130 S Green St (Adams), Chicago, IL
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Near West Side · 52 tips and reviews
Harold's Chicken Shack #62 is one of Paul's Trip.

21. Harold's Chicken Shack #62

7.7
636 S Wabash Ave (at E Balbo St), Chicago, IL
Fried Chicken Joint · South Loop · 36 tips and reviews
Mercat a la Planxa is one of Paul's Trip.

22. Mercat a la Planxa

8.0
638 S Michigan Ave (at E Balbo Ave), Chicago, IL
Tapas Restaurant · South Loop · 140 tips and reviews
The Burger Point is one of Paul's Trip.

23. The Burger Point

7.9
1900 S State St (Archer & State), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · South Loop · 59 tips and reviews
American Science & Surplus is one of Paul's Trip.

24. American Science & Surplus

7.8
5316 N Milwaukee Ave (at Central Ave.), Park Ridge, IL
Hobby Store · 16 tips and reviews
McCormick Place is one of Paul's Trip.

25. McCormick Place

2301 S Lake Shore Dr (btwn Burnham Harbor Dr. & Access Rd.), Chicago, IL
Convention Center · South Loop · 89 tips and reviews
Morseland is one of Paul's Trip.

26. Morseland

1218 W Morse Ave (at Sheridan Ave), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Rogers Park · 17 tips and reviews
Argo Tea is one of Paul's Trip.

27. Argo Tea

435 N Michigan Ave (at Tribune Tower), Chicago, IL
Tea Room · Streeterville · 58 tips and reviews
Grahamwich is one of Paul's Trip.

28. Grahamwich

615 N State St (btwn E Ohio St & E Ontario St), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · Near North Side · 103 tips and reviews
Iguana Café is one of Paul's Trip.

29. Iguana Café

8.6
517 N Halsted St (btwn W Grand Ave & N Milwaukee Ave), Chicago, IL
Café · Fulton River District · 70 tips and reviews
Willie Dixon's Blues Heaven Foundation, Historic Site of Chess Records is one of Paul's Trip.

30. Willie Dixon's Blues Heaven Foundation, Historic Site of Chess Records

8.8
2120 S Michigan Ave (bt E 21st St & Cermak Av), Chicago, IL
Historic and Protected Site · South Loop · 10 tips and reviews
Saigon Sisters is one of Paul's Trip.

31. Saigon Sisters

7.7
131 N Clinton St (French Market), Chicago, IL
Vietnamese Restaurant · West Loop · 9 tips and reviews
Lure Izakaya Pub is one of Paul's Trip.

32. Lure Izakaya Pub

2925 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · Lakeview · 33 tips and reviews
Flo & Santos is one of Paul's Trip.

33. Flo & Santos

8.9
1310 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · South Loop · 109 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: This eatery will meld Italian & Polish culinary styles thanks to the culinary verve of the owners. Expect tasty dishes such as thin-crust pizza & sampler plates with sausage, sauerkraut & pierogi. Read more.

La Tacorea is one of Paul's Trip.

34. La Tacorea

847 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Lakeview · 30 tips and reviews
Xoco is one of Paul's Trip.

35. Xoco

8.5
449 N Clark St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Near North Side · 359 tips and reviews