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Banana Leaf The menu at this neighborhood restaurant consists mainly of Thai dishes but also contains a few Chinese and Japanese dishes. 3811 N. Southport 773.883.8683 Bar Celona This Spanish-style bar and grill serves tapas too. 3474 North Clark 773.244.8000 barcelonachicago.com Brownstone Tavern & Grill   3937 N. Lincoln (at Irving) 773.528.8226 brownstonetavern.com Cafe Avanti  This quaint coffee house is host to neighborhood regulars and is a great place to hang out. 3714 N. Southport 773.880.5959 Cafe 28 Cuban Cuisine 1800 W. Irving Park 773.528.2883 cafe28.org Cesar's 3166 N. Clark 773.248.2835 killermargaritas.com Coobah  Coobah is a hip, unpretentious, hidden little spot located on Southport in Chicago. The food is an incredible fusion of flavors from Spain, Cuban, Brazil & the Philippines. 3423 N. Southport 773-528-2220 coobah.com M. Henry Brunch, lunch 5707 N. Clark 773.561.1600 mhenry.net Joey's Brickhouse American Cuisine 1258 W. Belmont 773.296.1300 enterthechef.com Kaze Japanese for Wind 2032 W. Roscoe 773.327.4860 kazesushi.com Kirkwood Bar & Grille  2934 N. Sheffield (at Oakdale) 773.770.0700 kirkwoodbar.com Kit Kat  This hip eatery Features an eclectic Asian-influenced menu served 3700 N. Halsted 773.525.1111 kitkatchicago.com Matsuya An upscale trendy sushi bar popular among young professionals. 3469 N. Clark 773.248.2677 Mia Francesca's This spot features the zesty, earthy cuisine of Rome and thesurrounding areas of Tuscany. 3311 N. Clark 773.281.3310 miafrancesca.com Once apon a Thai Traditional Thai cuisine in a Thai setting. 3705 N. Southport 773.935.9086 onceuponathai.com The Outpost  A small casual eatery with a menu made up of tastes from around the world. 3438 N. Clark at Sheffield 773.244.1166 Penny's Noodle Shop One of three locations serving Thai cuisine in a casual setting. 3400 N. Sheffield 773.281.8222 pennysnoodleshop.com Pompei Fresh Baked Pizza 2955 N. Sheffield 773. 325.1900 Raw Bar Fresh Seafood 3720 N. Clark 773.348.7961 rawbarandgrill.com Rise Sushi & Saki Lounge A modern, stylish sushi bar. 3401 N. Southport 773.525.3535 risesushi.com Satay Global Cuisine 936 W. Diversey 773.477.0100 Schoolyard Tavern & Grill  3258 N. Southport (at School) 773.528.8226 schoolyardtavern.com Socca French-Italian Cuisine 3301 N. Clark 773.248.1155 soccachicago.com Sopo Casual American 3418 N. Southport 773.348.0100 sopochicago.com Tango Sur A romantic candlelit cafe serving delicious Argentinean cuisine 3763 N. Southport 773.477.5466 Tie Me Up Noodles Asian/Thai Cuisine 434 W. Diversey 773.404.1145 Tuscany on Clark  This Phil Stefani restaurant is a comfortable trattoria featuring Northern Italian fare. 3700 N. Clark 773.404.7700 stefanirestaurants.com Twisted Spoke Burgers, Brunch and Drinks 3365 N. Clark 773.525.5300 twistedspoke.com Vines     Italian American 3554 N. Clark 773.327.8572 www.cubbybear.com/vinesonclark/ Yoshi's Cafe Enjoy fine dining and an eclectic menu for less at this popular neighborhood spot. 3257 N. Halsted 773.248.6160 yoshiscafe.com