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Old Jun 20, 2006 | 1:06 pm
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What are the current most chic, hot restaurants in Chicago at the moment? I'd love some recommendations.
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Old Jun 20, 2006 | 1:36 pm
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Originally Posted by trvlr70
What are the current most chic, hot restaurants in Chicago at the moment? I'd love some recommendations.
Moto http://www.motorestaurant.com/flash/index.html

Alinea - so cool it doesn't even have a sign outside. http://www.alinea-restaurant.com/

For the latter, you probably need several weeks lead time and about 5 hours and several hundred dollars for two. They are both very contemporary.
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Old Jun 20, 2006 | 1:50 pm
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What is your opinion of Japonais, XO, or Fronterra Grill?
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Old Jun 20, 2006 | 6:06 pm
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Old Jun 20, 2006 | 8:12 pm
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Originally Posted by trvlr70
What is your opinion of Japonais, XO, or Fronterra Grill?
Not a fan of Japonais, have eaten there twice.

Fronterra Grill and Topolobampo are great spots - highly recommend them.

Instead of Japonais, check out Kaze.
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Old Jun 20, 2006 | 9:53 pm
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Keep in mind no reservations are taken at Frontera. Go early or expect a long wait (well worth it though). You can book ahead for Topolobampo though.
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