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Best 1 The Bear
The Bear

This critically acclaimed series plunges viewers into the high-pressure, emotionally volatile world of a sandwich shop run by a family dealing with grief and culinary ambition. It masterfully blends i...

9.50 Brilliant
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2 Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

Lou Malnati's remains the gold standard for Chicago deep dish. Their buttery, flaky crust, generous portions of Wisconsin mozzarella, and signature sweet tomato sauce create a consistently delicious a...

9.50 Brilliant
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3 Alinea
Alinea

Chef Grant Achatz's Chicago pioneering restaurant pushes boundaries with multi-sensory, avant-garde tasting menus.

9.40 Excellent
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4 Intelligentsia Trieste
Intelligentsia Trieste

Intelligentsia Trieste is a dark roast blend inspired by the traditional Italian espresso style. This coffee boasts a full body, intense aroma, and a complex flavor profile featuring dark chocolate, c...

9.20 Excellent
5 The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America
The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America

Erik Larson's 'The Devil in the White City' masterfully intertwines the story of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair with the chilling tale of H.H. Holmes, America's first documented serial killer. Larsons...

9.20 Excellent
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6 Pequod's Pizza
Pequod's Pizza

Pequod's distinguishes itself with its caramelized crust, a unique and intensely flavorful characteristic. The crust edges are browned and crispy, providing a delightful textural contrast to the gooey...

9.20 Excellent
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7 Northside College Preparatory High School
Northside College Preparatory High School

A selective-enrollment public high school in Chicago with a challenging curriculum and strong AP program.

9.10 Excellent
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8 John Hancock Center
John Hancock Center

A 344-meter Chicago icon with a distinctive X-brace structure and a popular observatory at 360 Chicago.

9.00 Excellent
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9 Gino's East
Gino's East

Gino's East is a Chicago institution, known as much for its graffiti-covered walls as for its deep dish pizza. The crust is a bit more substantial and doughy than Lou Malnati's, and the sauce has a bo...

8.80 Very Good
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10 Willis Tower
Willis Tower

Formerly Sears Tower, this 442-meter Chicago icon once held the world's tallest title and features the famous glass-floored Ledge.

8.60 Very Good
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11 Goose Island Beer Co.
Goose Island Beer Co.

Originally a Chicago pioneer, known for 312 Urban Wheat and Bourbon County Stout. Offers both classic and barrel-aged beers.

8.40 Very Good
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12 Purdue OWL
Purdue OWL

The Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) remains the most trusted, comprehensive, and perpetually free resource for writing mechanics. It provides definitive, detailed guides on nearly every style guide im...

8.30 Very Good
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