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The city of Chicago is a vast melting pot of peoples and cultures from around the globe, and nowhere is this diversity better celebrated than in the city’s restaurant culture. If you fancy trying something new, or have a hankering for a certain type of ethnic cuisine, then you will find that the restaurants, cafes, and diners of Chicago are more than capable of satisfying your culinary desires.
If you are looking for authentic, tasty and fresh Mexican food in a family friendly setting, why not head over to the Nuevo Leon Restaurant on West 18th Street in the Pilsen neighbourhood. Their most noteworthy specialities include the carne asada and the fajita. If you are looking for the best in fine Mexican dining however, look no further than Salpicon on North Wells Street in the Old Town. On a Sunday, they serve a special roast dish known as Chilaquiles Rojos, which you should definitely endeavour to try if you get the chance.
There are plenty of great places to enjoy African cuisine and café culture in Chicago. Popular cafes include Couscous on W. Taylor St, Toham on W. Devon Avenue, and African Coffee on E. 79th St.. One of the best African restaurants in Chicago can be found on West Randolph Street. Alhambra Restaurant serves a number of tasty dishes including Lamb Shwama, Kefta Kabob, Chicken Kabob, and Cumin Crusted Salmon. Don’t leave without sampling an Albali or a Doogh, which are delicious yoghurt drinks which are a perfect accompaniment to spicy food. There are also many great places to try dining, African style, in areas such as Wicker Park, Wrigley and Uptown.
Upscale restaurants owned or curated by celebrity chefs are all the rage nowadays, and this is especially evident in Chicago. Celebrity super-chef Grant Achatz has a restaurant known as Alinea, which specialises in contemporary American cuisine made from unique and unusual ingredients and served with panache. The average price per head for dinner is around $200 in here, which is quite expensive when compared to some restaurants, but you definitely get what you pay for in here.
Charlie Trotter’s self-titled restaurant on West Armitage Avenue is one of the most famous restaurant’s in the entire country, for good reason. The food is simply divine, and the atmosphere is terrific, so if you can afford an average price of around $240 per person, you should not leave the windy city without popping in here for dinner at least once.
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