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Kusanya Cafe is the kind of place where you can get a cup of coffee, check out the community board, print a school paper or simply jump on the internet. You'll see people huddled together over papers strewn across the wood tables or someone walking in simply to say hello to the small staff. Because the nonprofit cafe roasts its own coffee on-site in small batches, don't hesitate to order that lavender iced latte ($3.49) or a plain cup of coffee. The breakfast and lunch menu is lush with references to famous musicians, like the Lupe Tabasco breakfast sandwich ($2.29). It features a thin egg patty, with melted cheese and Sriracha on ciabatta, and you can add sausage, spinach and tomato for an extra charge. The cozy and brightly lit environment is exactly where you want to catch up on some work or meet up with friends. 825 W. 69th St., 773-675-4758, <a href="http://www.kusanyacafe.org/">kusanyacafe.org</a> — Grace Wong

Everyone has a favorite Chicago dive bar. This one’s mine

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Ronero is a cocktail destination in West Loop, but the food has some catching up to do

May 9, 2019 at 10:40 p.m.

Escape to Ronero for excellent cocktails and top service. Review: Ronero738 W. Randolph St. 312-600-6105Rating: 1 1/2 stars (out of four) Ronero, a new Latin American/Cuban restaurant in the West...

Eat this: Goat cheese-stuffed crepes at The Gundis

May 9, 2019 at 10:40 p.m.

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At Kitsune, Iliana Regan harnesses her creativity with gorgeous dishes, top-notch ramen

May 9, 2019 at 10:40 p.m.

Kitsune, the latest from Iliana Regan, delivers wildly interesting flavors. Review: Kitsune4229 N. Lincoln Ave.Rating: !! 1/2 stars (out of four) The good news is the restaurant ceiling didn't fall...

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May 9, 2019 at 10:40 p.m.

It's all about the dough. And the oven. And the love of pizza. The essentials: Spacca Napoli1769 W. Sunnyside Ave. 773-878-2420 Looks like: An Italian villa outfitted with ochre tile,...

Income Tax is the total package in Edgewater, hospitality and cocktails included

May 25, 2019 at 1:37 p.m.

The neighborhood spot boasts an impressive pan-European menu that hits the right notes. Mini-review: Income Tax5959 N. Broadway 773-897-9165Rating: !!! (out of four) All-encompassing menus are generally the province of...

Anker extends Publican vibes north to Wicker Park, complete with oysters, beer and sausage

May 25, 2019 at 1:37 p.m.

But is the newcomer as good as the O.G.? Mini-review: Publican Anker 1576 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-904-1121 Rating: !! 1/2 (out of four) Lately I've been thinking a lot about...

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May 25, 2019 at 1:37 p.m.

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