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Broder's makes their own pasta and cooks it fresh in plain sight at their 50th and Penn restaurant.

Another project by Restaurant Alma's Alex Roberts. This time, the food is the extremely well-done soul food of the southern United States and South America. The menu is set up as a meat-and-three.

Crema Café is the home to Sonny's Ice Cream, and is now also serving simple Italian and American food for all 3 meals. There are salads, pizzas, pastas, and paninis with fresh, local flavors.

The Red Stag serves truly supper club ambiance, but pumped up with a LEED certified building and a fresh take on the food.

This place is Michael McKay's (from the Sample Room) very own. The fare is good ol' fashioned American comfort food for breakfast through dinner, using lots of organic and local products.

French Meadow has been an organic bakery with pastries, breads, breakfast, and lighter fare since 1985. Recently, a full service café opened in the same space.

The Wine Bar at Lucia's has small plates, pizzas, and nibbles to go along with your wine AND offers the full restaurant's menu, too.

A plethora of foods - from french baked goods to crepes to salads and sandwiches. Great spot for quick snacks or lunches. The same quality and creativity as the full Lucia's restaurant

This upscale Uptown bistro boasts using local ingredients whenever possible. The menu is full of well-done classic dishes, and is known for the fries in its steak frites.