Best New Restaurant
&Our readers’ choiceThe Publican
Alinea doesn’t exist to satisfy hunger. You’ll leave with a full belly, but more significant, you’ll have a lot to think about. Whoever’s picking up the tab, I’d recommend that you forgo the wine pairings and enjoy only a glass or two; otherwise, there’s way too much that’s way too good, and you risk blurring your senses, which—like your memory of this experience—you’ll want to keep sharp.
rThe Reader’s ChoicePatty’s Diner
Best Vegetarian Restaurant
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Years ago, the first vegetarian restaurant I visited in Chicago was a spare room serving variations on stir-fried vegetables over brown rice. At Green Zebra, now approaching its five-year anniversary, Shawn McClain (Custom House, Spring) elevates meatless cuisine into the realm of fine dining.
&Our readers’ choiceChicago Diner
