On the town: Jesse Spencer, Aaron Carter, Drake Bell

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“Chicago Fire” star Jesse Spencer was among the celebs spotted around town recently. | Photo Credit: NBC Universal

SEEN ON THE SCENE: “Chicago Fire” star Jesse Spencer was spotted dining alfresco the other night at Monteverde — enjoying some of chef Sarah Gruneberg’s delish pastas. … Meanwhile over at Joy District recent sightings have included Bryshere Gray (“Empire”), as well as singer Aaron Carter, actor and singer Drake Bell, and ESPN mainstay Mike Wilbon.Patrick Flueger of “Chicago PD” slipped into Jake Melnick’s Corner Tap in Streeterville — joined by family members to dine on “poncho” wings, a turkey burger and a bit ‘o mac ‘n cheese — topping it all off with hot fudge sundaes … In town for a Labor Day weekend comedy show, actor and comedian Jon Lovitz was spied dining Wednesday night at the popular Italian eatery Siena Tavern — choosing water as his beverage of choice, but also seen enjoying chef/owner Fabio Viviani’s homemade pasta, including gnocchi and a faro risotto — but no dessert! … Actor Justin Kirk (“Weeds,” “Tyrant”) — in town shooting the upcoming new Fox series “A.P.B.” — slipped into HI-VIBE Superfood Juicery a couple of times this week, seen downing the River North spot’s “Bulletproof” coffee.

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