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Mo:Mo factory NEPALESE 3202 N. Broadway (773) 661-2970 factorymomo.com Mo:Mo factory is a Nepalese, fast-casual restaurant inspired by Nepalese street food. The fresh yet rich Nepalese cuisine is comprised of a variety of dishes influenced by the ethnicity, soil and climate of Nepal’s diverse culture and geography. They combine a range of ingredients, techniques and characteristics, each with its own gastronomic history. When it comes to the simple, delicious, one-meal dishes of Nepal, you can’t beat the famous MOMOS, a type of dumpling usually made with steamed vegetables or meat and served with a variety of dipping sauces. Ms. T's Southern Fried Chicken AMERICAN | SOUTHERN 3343 N. Broadway (773) 728-2500 Mstssouthernfriedchicken.com Juicy & delicious southern-style cuisine is served daily at this Lakeview East local favorite. For dinner, try the wing, chicken or fish combo plate that includes bread, fries & coleslaw. Or order a Big Bucket of Southern goodness, options include chicken, catfish, tilapia, and perch. Add a side of southern style liver, gizzards or giblets, fried pickles, mac bites, hush puppies or okra. Sweet tea and double chocolate cake, peach cobbler & lemon pound cake will satisfy your sweet tooth. Open daily from 12PM-9PM; Monday - Thursday until 10PM, Friday & Saturday until midnight. Native Foods VEGETARIAN 1023 W. Belmont (773) 549-4904 nativefoods.com 100% plant-based! 100% Yummy! Native Foods’ compassion for animal welfare, environmentally sustainable practices, and passion to deliver delicious, made-fromscratch, all 100% plant-based food, brings locals and visitors to this lively, Lakeview East vegan hot spot. Popular menu items include the house-made lavender lemonade, the made-with-plants spicy cauliflower dippers, cherry chocolate BBQ burger, curry bowl and guest favorite, crazy good grilled chicken sandwich. Native Foods is located one block west of the Belmont CTA station. Open daily 11AM-10PM. Nori JAPANESE 954 W. Diversey (773) 904-1000 norichicago.com BYOB Flavorful, creative sushi, sashimi, signature Maki, hot noodles and unique desserts are highlights. From the whole fish in the morning’s delivery presented on your plate as lunchtime sashimi, to the bounty from the local market tangled in seasoned noodles for a vegetarian dinner, passion and teamwork combine for perfection on your plate. The owners’ camaraderie is conveyed throughout the environment at Nori. The culture, the staff, the atmosphere, the experience… working together, making new friends, entertaining new ideas and welcoming a neighborhood of regulars. 40 Nori and Wasabi JAPANESE 3109 N. Halsted (773) 799-8500 noriandwasabi.com BYOB Nori & Wasabi is not only the perfect destination for sushi but also an incredibly chic environment. Each dish comes to you looking like a work of art that would be the envy of anyone who sees it, while the prices beat a number of other big-city sushi spots. Combined with the fact that Nori & Wasabi is BYOB, you’re in for both an affordable and impressive night, perfect for a first (or hundredth) date! If you’re leaning more toward a night in, you can have your sushi delivered for $3 to $5, giving any other food delivery service a run for their money. If you’d like to drive, there is free parking next to CVS. Make sure to check the hours before stopping in.