Best of Chicago 2009
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The traditional mission of a Best Of is—let’s be frank—largely to suggest places to spend your money. But if you’re among those of us who didn’t just get a million-dollar bonus from your government-bailed-out employer, you’ll find plenty of ways to spend less of it in our 2009 Best of Chicago. Sink your teeth into a real burger (with organic greens!) for just a buck. Stretch the time between beers with free Ping-Pong. Feast on Peking duck and steamed buns for under $10. Find great vintage duds, buy used books, collect art from tomorrow’s stars today. And take pleasure in the simple things—like a smoke on the stoop, a cocktail that tastes like spring, or a heavenly cardamom-scented latte. Oh—and don’t you need something to read while you sip?
Bars & Clubs
Best new restaurant | Best place to eat if someone else is paying | Best diner | Best vegetarian restaurant | Best buffet | Best Japanese restaurant | Best dim sum | Best BYO | Best wine list | Best cheap Mexican restaurant | Best late-night eats | Best dessert | Best bang for your buck | Best place to take a toddler | Best foo-foo coffee drink | Best microbrew | Best wine shop for tightwads | Best bread | Best vegan nosh | Best doughnuts
Lit
Best clothing designer | Best new boutique | Best used clothing store | Best shoe store | Best eyewear shop
