🐻the chicago spots the bear filmed at

not everything in the show is real but these are. season 2 heavy so far, updating as new ones show up. still open last I checked, mostly

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Mr. Beef (River North)

the actual inspiration for the whole show. celebrity photos on the wall, order it dipped

Kasama (East Village)

Ever (West Loop)

richie stages here for a full episode. tasting menu prices to match, book ahead

Publican Quality Meats (West Loop)

sydney learns to break down meat here. also just a great sandwich counter at lunch

Avec (West Loop)

Pequod's Pizza (Lincoln Park)

richie's pickup for the guests, the caramelized cheese crust deep dish. go hungry

Lao Peng You (West Town)

the one nobody talks about. handmade dumplings, byob, easy to walk right past it on the sidewalk, worth planning a trip around

Margie's Candies (Logan Square)

Pizza Lobo (Logan Square)

Alice's Lounge (Avondale)

dive bar karaoke, tina's crew ends up here. cash only far as I remember

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