Bloom is a vegan spot in Wicker Park from the team behind Amaru.

Yamma is a Palestinian pop-up operating out of Pint in Wicker Park.

Dr Bird’s is a great Caribbean restaurant in Wicker Park.

Machine is a restaurant and cocktail bar in Wicker Park.

The Leavitt Street Inn & Tavern is a bar in Bucktown with a very good burger.

Mama Delia is a Spanish restaurant in Wicker Park with a great sidewalk patio.

Alliance Bakery in Wicker Park has lots of good stuff, including a fantastic vegan cupcake.

Neon Wilderness is a bar in Wicker Park.

Chef’s Special is a very good Chinese restaurant from the team behind Giant.

Lao Peng You is a busy BYOB spot in Ukrainian Village with great handmade noodles and dumplings.

Cafe Instanbul is a Mediterranean restaurant in Wicker Park with great grilled meats and housemade bread.

Phodega is a small counter-service spot with great pho that also sells corner store essentials.

Amaru is a fun and casual Latin American restaurant in Wicker Park.

Bella Notte is a small Italian restaurant in Wicker Park.

Little Victories is a bar in Wicker Park that’s great for an early-in-the-game date

Tortello is a counter-service spot in Wicker Park specializing in handmade pasta.