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I'm Nick Kindelsperger, and I'm visiting every restaurant in Chicago's Loop. From neighborhood institutions to food hall favorites, I'll catalog it all here.

Newsletter · By Nick Kindelsperger · English · US · Official site

Indexed issues, last 90 days
13
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Sep 29, 2026
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Latest issues

  1. Issue · Sep 29, 2026

    Green Basil Thai Delivers Beyond the Basics (opens the original)

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  2. Issue · Sep 22, 2026

    Gambas, papas bravas, and pinsas make Seville's rooftop worth the climb (opens the original)

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  3. Issue · Sep 15, 2026

    Relishing The Ives: How Chicago’s Best Dining Room Rebooted (opens the original)

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  4. Issue · Sep 8, 2026

    Go Greek at Miller's Pub (opens the original)

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  5. Issue · Sep 1, 2026

    Five Great Burgers in the Loop (opens the original)

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