Darling neighborhood bakery and restaurant serves up piping hot scones and pastries to go. American-influenced breakfast; lunch, brunch, and dinner are also available — and delicious.

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Take Green City Market; add one adorable, adventurous chef (Ryan Poli — French Laundry, Le Francais); and voila. Spanish meets new American freshness at this LP spot.

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Dear Publican, your crisped frites tickle, your house-made ricotta woos, your beer selection tempts, your brunch entices, and you consistently deliver. Will you marry us?

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Cali chef Carol Wallack stuns with West Coast flavors and a dash of Asia and Hawaii. Menu changes seasonally (summer brings sweet cherry salad and bacon-wrapped cobia); brunch is a must.

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Chef Chuy Valencia took notes at Topolobampo and Frontera Grill before opening up shop. He serves light, shareable Mexican fare with sauces that pack a punch.

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Lincoln Square’s best food haunt by far serves fresh-from-the-farm French dishes in the coziest space imaginable. Don’t miss it.

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