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ANDIES MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT • Neighborhood friendly restaurant with two locations. Famous for Gyros and Lamb couscous, Tunisian Chicken, pomegranate chicken or the vegetarian couscous. Live jazz every Sat., 8pm. Beautiful sidewalk café. Catering all occasions. $-L-CO-E-365 days 11am-midnight. Sun. brunch buffet. 5253 N. Clark, 773-784-8616; 1467 W. Montrose, 773-348-0654. www.andiesres.com. www.andiesres.com.

ANNA MARIA PASTARIA 4400 N. Clark. Cozy Italian Ristorante owned by two sisters, Anna and Maria. Specialties include homemade pastas, veal, chicken and seafood dishes from Northern and Southern Italy. Don’t forget our city’s best Tirami Su. $-L-CO-V-MC-D-DC-AE-CB. Fr-Sa 4-11pm; Su 11:30am-9:30pm; Mon-Thurs 4-10pm. 773-506-2662. www.annamariapasteria.com

ANN SATHER Home-style cooking with a definitive Swedish flair. Justifiably famous for its cinnamon rolls. Breakfast service is especially popular on weekends. ¢-B-P-V-MC-AE. 909 W. Belmont, 773-348-2378; 3416 N. Southport, 773-404-4475; 3411 N. Broadway, 773-305-0024; 5207 N. Clark, 773-271-6677

ARCO DE CUCHILLEROS 3445 N. Halsted. Casual restaurant serving authentic Spanish tapas and Paella for 16 years. Homemade Sangria always a huge hit. Come in for dinner, a snack or just coffee and dessert. Reservations for parties of six or more. Beautiful, secluded patio, weather permitting. $-L-CO-VP-V-MC-DC-AE-CB. 773-296-6046

A&T GRILL 7036 N. Clark. Serving Rogers Park since 1959. Breakfast lunch, dinner. Tasty food! Large servings! Super service! Specials + extras w/omelete, breakfast wraps, sandwiches, dinner entrées. Mo-Sa 6am-9pm; Su 6am-7pm. ¢-CO-P-V-MC-D. 773-274-0036

THE BAGEL RESTAURANT AND DELI 3107 N. Broadway. This famous deli has been owned by the same family since 1950, serving all the classics: corned beef, pastrami, great pickles, giant matzoh ball soup, lox and bagels, cheesecake, rugelach, etc. plus traditional entrees and sides (try the brisket of beef, roast chicken or Rumanian skirt steak with potato pancakes, noodle pudding or kishke.) Enjoy the fun, old-school décor highlighted by original Broadway theater posters.Big plus is the free parking lot, or when the need arises, stay home and phone for delivery of “Jewish penicillin!” $-B-CO-P-V-MC-AE , Mo-Sa 8am-10pm, Su 8am-9pm. 773-477-0300. www.bagelrestaurant.com

BANANAS FOSTER CAFE 1147 W. Granville. Neighborhood friendly, delightful menu with a British accent. Come enjoy great coffee, fresh, wholesome food, excellent cocktails and warm smiles! Open daily M-F for breakfast 8am, lunch 11am and dinner 5pm. Sat & Sun brunch 9am-3pm; we reopen for dinner 5pm. $-$$. 773-262-9855. www.bananasfostercafe.com

CLARK ST DOG/CLARK ST BAR 3040 N. Clark. A favorite for late-night. Revelers line up until 4am on weekend nights for a sackful of delicious fast food. Patrons order at the counter for takeout, or grab a booth in the side room; some slide into the adjacent bar for one last round. Dogs, burgers, chili-cheese fries, Philly steaks, Polish sausage and more come off the grill and out of the deep-fryer. Don't miss this Chicago late-night spot. Serving since 1984. ¢-L-CO-P-V-MC-D. 773-281-6690. www.clarkstbar.com

THE COUNTER CUSTOM BUILT BURGERS 666 W. Diversey Parkway. The 21st century’s bold answer to the classic burger joint. Ushering in a fresh era of industrial décor, today’s music, cold beer, unique wines, cocktails and burger options that are only limited by your imagination. Daily Lunch Specials M-F 11-2:30pm; Sun-Thurs 11am-10pm; Fr-Sat 11am-11pm. $-L-CO-E-V-MC-D-AE. 773-935-1995. www.thecounterburger.com

EL JARDIN 3335 N. Clark. Authentic Mexican food with a little Tex-Mex. Recipes from the original three sisters of San Luis Potosi, Mexico since 1967. Award winning margaritas; Sunday Fiesta Buffet 11am-3pm. $ L-CO-E-V-P-MC-D-DC-AE-CD. Su-Th 11am-10:30pm; Fri-Sat 11am-midnight. 773-528-6775

FIRKIN AND PHEASANT! 670 W. Diversey Parkway. 1 block west of Clark/Broadway. Locally-owned, operated establishment and the first Firkin in Chicago. Cozy ambience with daily specials, including an array of appetizers, salads and entrées, including some traditional English fare with excellent food, fine craft beers, efficient service and a friendly staff, all of which we are proud to deliver to Chicagoans. Check our website for daily drink specials. Open daily 11:30am to 2am, 3am on Saturdays. $-L-CO-E-V-MC-D-AE. 773-327-7040. www.www.firkinandpheasant.com

HALSTED’S BAR + GRILL 3441 N. Halsted. Boystown’s newest destination for burgers, beer, boys and music is now open! Featuring Boystown’s only video jukebox system, largest beer garden, late-night dining and weekend brunch, Halsted’s Bar + Grill is the perfect summer home-away-from-home! M-F 11am-1am, Sat 10am-3am, Sun 10am-1am. 773-348-9696. www.halstedschicago.com

HAMBURGER MARY’S 5400 N Clark. Burgers and more are served up in Mary's fun “classy kitsch” dining room. Marys Rec Room next door is both a sports bar and microbrewery, where Mary makes several home brews available in draft and bottle. Open daily for lunch and dinner, with weekend brunch to 3pm Sat & Sun. Come for dinner, then the fun continues upstairs in Mary's Attic. $-L-E. 773-784-6969. www.HamburgerMarysChicago.com

HORIZON CAFE 3805 N. Broadway . Featuring our award-winning soups, hearty sandwiches, pumpkin spice pancakes, homemade apple butter pumpkin pie, and our specialty: spanakopita made by Mom’s original recipe. Enjoy great daily specials that won’t break your budget. Online ordering available. ¢-CO-V-MC. 773-883-1565. www.horizoncafechgo.com

ISTANBUL RESTAURANT 3613 N. Broadway. Friendly staff and delicious homestyle meals. Mediterranean and American kitchen. Homemade Turkish bread. Beef, chicken, lamb, fish and yogurt kabobs. Many vegetarian entrées. Turkish tea and coffee to accompany your homemage Turkish desserts. Parking available evenings. Daily 7am-11pm. $-B-CO-V-MC-D-AE. 773-525-0500

JACK’S ON HALSTED 3201 N. Halsted. Newly renovated neighborhood friendly Bar & Grill. Featuring Chef Jack Jones’ upscale, affordable global menu with the addition of great handmade burgers. Live DJ brunch on Sun., martini specials 7 days a week and a new outdoor patio. Coming soon: Late-night dining. Mon-Thurs 5:30pm, Fri & Sat 5pm, Sun brunch 10:30am-3:30pm and dinner 5pm. Dining to 1am Wed.-Sun. $-L-CO-E-VP-V-MC-D-DC-AE. 773-244-9191. www.jacksonhalsted.com

LAS MANANITAS 3523 N. Halsted. Classic Mexican dishes share billing with some more unusual fare. Some of the best margaritas in town. $-L-V-MC-AE-DC-D. Su-Th 11am-11pm; Fr-Sa 11am-mid. 773-528-2109

MELANTHIOS GREEK CHAR HOUSE 3114 N. Broadway. Family-owned in a cozy, inviting atmosphere with authentic open pit grill fired by natural mesquite charcoal and apple wood chips. Offering traditional Greek family recipes with an array of Certified Angus Beef steaks and organic vegetables. Every Sat.-Sun. night: Fresh rotisserie lamb and pork, cooked over the open pit grill, creating the feeling of the ultimate Greek dining experience. Perfect for any occasion, whether it is 1, 2 or the whole family. $-B-CO-V-MC-D-AE. Mo-Th & Su 11am-11pm, Fr-Sa 11am-12am. 773-360-8572

PARIS IN CHICAGO 3310 N. Halsted. Free coffee with dessert purchase when mentioning this listing. A new authentic Parisian café operated by Parisian. This intimate space offers daily quiches and tarts, pastries, sandwiches, salads, daily specials, coffees & espresso drinks. Prix fixe Sun. brunch offers refills and unlimited quiche. ¢-B-CO-MC-VISA-D. Mo-Th 9am-9pm, Fr 9am-midnight, Sa 10am-midnight, Su 10am-7pm. 773-883-7288. www.facebook.com/parisinchicago

VELVET ROPE 728 Lake St., Oak Park. A Chic Restaurant & Ultra Lounge serving the GLBT community. Ultra Lounge is recognized from its upscale dining & nightlife experience. Offering a full cocktail & martini selection, complimented by a boutique wine list featuring bottle and glass prices for most wines and champagnes The menu also offers wonderful flat bread pizzas, vegetarian selections and recipes guaranteed to satisfy the most discriminating tastes. $-L-CO-E-P-V-MC-D-AE. 708-358-8840. www.VelvetRopeUltraLounge.com

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