Andies

5253 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640 773-784-8616

Description: UPTOWN. Outstanding Med and Lebanese food consistently comes from this Andersonville kitchen. The large menu includes a mix of meat and vegetarian options (vegan options too). Roast lamb with couscous, Moroccan chicken with apricots, and Mediterranean eggplant are just a few of the goodies that await. The dining room's fireplace, high ceilings and large windows put diners at ease and provide a welcoming ambiance.
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Efes Cafe

2833 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657 773-880-0063

Description: This restaurant features a very large menu (over 70 options) of Mediterranean cuisine with traditional Turkish influences. This eatery is comfortable with friendly waitstaff. Start off with a feta cheese appetizer and then head for the succulent lamb chops. Great vegetarian selections available as well. Table or floor seating (on pillows) available. Turkish wine and beers available.
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Reza's

432 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60610 312-664-4500

Description: RIVER NORTH. Reza's light, open, loft-like design with exposed brick/ductwork, hardwood, and stone floors gives the room an understated elegance. Delectable Persian food endlessly emerges from the kitchen and gives guests reason to come back again and again. The chef's recommended tasting is the most comprehensive way to enjoy the menu. He hand selects items by your taste and dietary specifications. Particularly wonderful are the award-winning broiled salmon and fesenjan, which is duck breast in pomegranate sauce. The sister location in Andersonville offers the same delicacies in a slightly more intimate environment.
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Sayat Nova

157 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611 312-644-9159

Description: RIVER NORTH. Armenian eats that can't be beat keep locals lining up at this East Ohio Street gem. The prices are just as good as the food and make for a great value, especially for midday diners. Kebabs, chops, baba ganouj, and hummus are just a few of the house specialties that await guests. Twice a month, DJs spin tunes, turning the unassuming eatery into a popular nightspot. A full bar serves bottled beer and wine.
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Tizi Melloul

531 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610 312-670-4338

Description: RIVER NORTH. The five distinct areas in this seductive Med-Moroccan spot pay homage to the five-pointed star on Morocco's flag. Tangines, the house favorite, are complemented beautifully with Tizi's stellar Euro-based wine list. Arabic calligraphy, Moroccan textiles and artifacts, traditional rich colors, and the occasional belly dancer blend seamlessly with funky, contemporary European furniture. The Crescent Room, with its low banquette, poufs (pillow chairs), and luxurious textiles, allows guests to recline and be treated like sultans.
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