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El Mariachi Tequila Bar & Grill 3906 N. Broadway (773) 549-2932 MEXICAN elmariachitequilabar.com 3420 N. Broadway (773) 549-7020 Offers Weekend Brunch El Mariachi Tequila Bar & Grill has been family owned and operated for more than 20 years, offering more genuine and unique experiences than your typical Mexican restaurant. Favorites include handcrafted premium margaritas, over 100 tequilas (100% Blue Agave) and famous tableside guacamole prepared with a unique avocado oil. Step outside to experience an outstanding private patio and party rooms that can accommodate up to 120 guests (only 3906 N. Broadway). Enjoy weekend mimosa brunch with a Mexican twist. Esencia Urban Kitchen MEXICAN 3351 N. Broadway (773) 472-8553 esenciachicago.com Offers Weekend Brunch BYOB Esencia Urban Kitchen is a family owned and operated Mexican café. Since opening their doors in 2013, the family has strived to bring the essence of Mexico City to Chicago, using fresh ingredients and from-scratch recipes. The restaurant also offers catering, private parties, and retail items like their fresh house-made granola. Signature menu items include buttermilk biscuits, poblano eggs, lemon ricotta pancakes, tostadas & enchiladas, and many more seasonal favorites. Fancy Plants Café VEGAN 613 W. Briar Place (773) 857-1588 fancyplantscafe.com Fancy Plants Café is a 100% plant-based coffee shop featuring fresh brewed Dark Matter Coffee and Rishi Tea and an assortment of delicious pastries and savory breakfast items including: bagels with cashew cream cheese & carrot lox, a breakfast sandwich, burrito or wrap, from nationally renowned (yet local) Chefs’ Kevin Schuder and Tiffany Lowder. Grab ‘n go food and seasonal soup options rotate daily. Weekends feature an extensive menu with freshly baked cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting, chocolate babka, and almost 2 dozen pastries and savory items. Fancy Plants offers catering as well; whether it be coffee and pastry for the office, a backyard party, or weddings for 500 people. Fish Bar SEAFOOD 2956 N. Sheffield Ave. (773) 687-8177 FishBarChicago.com Fish Bar is DMK Restaurants’ chef-driven fish shack celebrating the freshest sustainable fish and seafood available in Chicago, 736 miles from the sea. New England and New Orleans are the focus of 5-time James Beard nominated Chef Michael Kornick’s menu, including raw oysters, po’boys, Maine lobster rolls, gumbo, market fish and s’mores (yes, s’mores). Fish Bar serves craft beers and sea sippers in its nationally acclaimed space for interior design. During the summer, enjoy Fish Bar’s outdoor patio for some of Lincoln Park and Lakeview’s best alfresco dining. 33