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Avli's Eleftheria Sioulas on Her Favorite Spots in the City

Lisa Futterman

Eleftheria Sioulas was born in Chicago, raised in Athens, and now shares the cuisine of Greece in Chicago at Avli. She recommends restaurants and more in Chicago.

Jen Vailoces of Jennivee's Bakery on Her Favorite Spots in the City

Lisa Futterman

Jennivee's Bakery offers cakes and cupcakes in a rainbow of colors, including specials for Pride Month. Owner Jen Vailoces shares some of her favorite Chicago food places.

The Team Behind Carpenter Street on Their Favorite Spots in the City

Lisa Futterman

The owner and executive chef of the newly opened cozy neighborhood spot Carpenter Street in the West Loop share places to shop, eat, and drink in and around Chicago. 

Ivan Valdez of Taquizas Valdez on His Favorite Spots in the City

Lisa Futterman

Ivan Valdez named his approachable restaurant after backyard taco parties he catered with his mom. He shares favorite spots in and around the city.

Zubair Mohajir of Lilac Tiger and Mirra on His Favorite Spots in the City

Lisa Futterman

A chef-testant on the latest season of Top Chef, Zubair Mohajir has various successful South Asian-inflected restaurants. He shares his favorite spots.

Joe Frillman of Daisies on His Favorite Spots in the City

Lisa Futterman

Joe Frillman of the ever-popular Midwest Italian restaurant Daisies shares some of his favorite places to eat, shop for ingredients, and entertain in the Chicago area.

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