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Barangaroos Aussie Pies AUSTRALIAN 3208 N. Sheffield (773) 770-3510 Barangaroospies.com Transport yourself to Australia at this Lakeview East counter service restaurant in the bustling Belmont/Sheffield corridor. Named after an inner-city suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Barangaroos, where meat pies are popular quick meals for locals. Savory, one-size pie options include the Classic Mince - ground beef, onion & cheese, Mexican - steak fajita, black beans & cheese, Chicken Tikka Masala and vegetarian-friendly Veggie Pizza. Open daily at 11AM- 7PM, Friday & Saturday until 9PM and Sunday until 8PM. Big Star MEXICAN 3640 N. Clark (773) 857-7120 bigstarchicago.com Big Star Wrigleyville is a bourbon, tequila and beer-focused, taco-slinging honky tonk in the heart of Lakeview. Executive Chef/Partner Paul Kahan and Chef de Cuisine Julie Warpinski draw inspiration from authentic Mexican street food, utilizing fresh ingredients and handmade tortillas. The extensive bourbon program is unlike any other in the country, with 20 exclusive House Barrel selections and an assortment of rare bottles. Located within the Hotel Zachary, a four-star development across the street from Wrigley Field, Big Star’s 9,000 square foot space features an expansive patio and serves as an homage to the gas station bars found around Bakersfield, California. Offers Weekend Brunch BITES Asian Kitchen + Bar ASIAN FUSION | SUSHI 3313 N. Clark (773) 270-5972 biteskitchen.com Offers Weekend Brunch Located 3 blocks south of Wrigley Field, BITES serves a variety of Asian-American comfort foods inspired by Chef Derek Intapura’s upbringing as a Thai-American. BITES presents unique and bold flavors in dishes like Tiger Tacos, General Tso’s Good Chicken Sandwich, Yuzu-Orange Chicken and Five-Spice Duck Ramen. BITES bar offers unique Asian influences, with cocktails made using only fresh ingredients. BITES is open at 11AM-10PM daily, Friday & Saturday until 1:30AM, for Lunch Monday-Friday 11AM-3PM and Weekend Brunch 11AM-3PM. Bittersweet Pastry Shop & Café AMERICAN 1114 W. Belmont (773) 929-1100 bittersweetpastry.com Offering a daily menu of seasonal soups, sandwiches, salads and quiches, Bittersweet’s bright, vibrant European-style café offers an intimate setting to enjoy breakfast or lunch. Serving the Lakeview East community for more than 25 years, Bittersweet’s decadent desserts and delicious specialty drinks, including the hot chocolate—a rich blend of premium chocolate, milk, cream and spices, served with freshly made whipped cream—will not disappoint. 31