25 classic Chicago-area restaurants you should try

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Chicago.eater.com has amassed a list of 25 classic Chicago-area eateries that everyone — locals and tourists alike — should check out at least once.

From the no-frills oldest (hint: it’s in Bridgeport) to one of the jazziest, it’s an interesting mix of establishments that have stood the test of time for decades (and even centuries).

See if your old favorite made the list here.

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