"From the James Beard Awards to today’s recognition, people throughout the world are finding out what Chicago’s residents have always known – the Second City's restaurants are second to none.

This recognition from a globally-renowned publication also recognizes Chicago’s thriving culinary scene is not only the nation’s best, but it reaches neighborhoods throughout the city – from Logan Square to Little Village to Hyde Park and far beyond.

The author put it best when she said, “Chicago is clearly America’s most exciting city to eat in right now.’”

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