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Thanksgiving in Chicagoland
Dang Good Wings
Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai
Chris Coll, center, helps serve traditional Thanksgiving meals at the 20th annual Catholic Charities Thanksgiving lunch on Nov. 23, 2023.

1 Dang Good Wings

What:Thai and Danielle Dang reboot Cà Phê Đá as a wing and waffle concept.
Why:You can pair Saigonese barbecue wings with black sesame waffles to give the classic combo a Vietnamese twist.
Where:1800 S. Carpenter St., Pilsen Website

Bears vs. Packers
Cat-Su Sando
Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai
Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus shakes the hand of defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. before their game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024.

2 Cat-Su Sando

What:Next-level Japanese sandos, plus skewers, from two Blackbird vets
Why:Not a Spam fan? The club sandwich of turkey, bacon, and canned cooked pork may convert you.
Where:2759 W. Augusta Blvd., Humboldt Park Website

Bears Vikings
Chef Bill Kim's Pizza & Parm Shop
Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr., right, sacks Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields during the first quarter.

3 Chef Bill Kim’s Pizza & Parm Shop

What:The Urbanbelly chef joins the pizza boom with Detroit pies and parm sandwiches.
Why:If anyone can pull off a Korean barbecue ground beef and kimchi pizza, it’s Bill Kim.
Where:1542 N. Damen Ave., Wicker Park; 1225 22nd St., Oak Brook Website

Michael Jordan
016 Restaurant & Sandwich Shop
Brian Cassella / baiduhai
Michael Jordan is inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame during an Enshrinement Ceremony at Symphony Hall in Springfield, Mass., in 2009.

4 016 Restaurant & Sandwich Shop

What:The Serbian American restaurant jumps into the sandwich game.
Why:Classic handhelds get a Serbian accent; try the smoked pork loin muffuletta.
Where:5077 N. Lincoln Ave., Ravenswood Website

Dozzy's Grill

5 Dozzy’s Grill

What:Dozzy Ibekwe homes in on West African dishes at this virtual kitchen.
Why:Meet the steak jorrito, a burrito with West African flair, packed with jollof rice and black-eyed peas.
Where:2537 S. Wabash Ave., Bronzeville Website

Bears Lions Week 14 game final
The Arch
John J. Kim/baiduhai
Bears defensive end Montez Sweat celebrates after helping to stop a Detroit Lions fourth down play in the fourth quarter.

6 The Arch

What:Former Publican chef Brian Huston and DMK Restaurants team up on a market.
Why:Swing by for a steak and chimichurri sandwich for lunch and grab a sausage pizza to bake for dinner.
Where:224 S. Michigan Ave., Loop Website

Lovage
Brian Cassella/baiduhai
Bears quarterback Justin Fields celebrates the 40-20 win over the Commanders on Oct. 5, 2023, at FedEx Field.

7 Lovage

What:An all-day café in the Ace Hotel lobby
Why:Pop in for grain salads, onion grilled cheese, and anything pastry whiz Felicia Mayden whips up, from Pop-Tarts to giardiniera bialys.
Where:311 N. Morgan St., West Loop Website

Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba!
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhai
Bears quarterback Justin Fields handles the ball during the fourth quarter against the Packers at Soldier Field on Oct. 17, 2021.

8 Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba!

What:The tapas fave turns 35 and celebrates with a pop-up at Bar Ramone.
Why:Because nothing says party like ham croquetas and $15 sangria pitchers on Mondays
Where:441 N. Clark St., Near North Side Website

House of Fire
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhai
Bears quarterback Justin Fields handles the ball during the fourth quarter against the Packers at Soldier Field on Oct. 17, 2021.

9 House of Fire

What:Azerbaijani food lands in the city with this virtual kitchen.
Why:Timur Khalilov cooks the dishes of his homeland, like qutab, a flatbread with spiced lamb.
Where: 3517 N. Spaulding Ave., Avondale Website

Can't Believe It's Not Meat/Phlavz Bar & Grille

10 Can’t Believe It’s Not Meat/Phlavz Bar & Grille

What:A vegan eatery and a jerk spot join forces in Orland Park.
Why:If you’ve never paired jerk egg rolls with vegan patty melts, what are you even doing?
Where:24 Orland Square Dr. Website