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Elizabeth, Bad Apple, Others Vie for 'Best of' in CitySearch Polls
Northcenter and Lincoln Square area restaurants, bakeries and bars are facing off against other Chicago venues to earn the honor of "best" in categories including brunch, pizza, and more. Voting earns participants a chance at a "drea

A renown website is looking to readers to name the best of the best spots in Chicago when it comes to pizza, bar menus, dessert, late-night dining, and more.
Among nominees in the CitySearch.com polls are several eateries in and around Lincoln Square and Northcenter. Voters have one more week to cast their ballots and each participant is automatically entered to win a dream dinner.
CitySearch launched 16 years ago. Its focus is on short-form user recommendations, creators say, citing expert "scouts" who "know your neighborhood better than Bruce Wayne knows Gotham City."
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The following are the local (or very close by) hotspots vying for a "best of" title in the specified categories:
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New Restaurant
- Elizabeth Restaurant, 4835 N. Western Ave.
Best Brunch
- City Provisions, 1820 W. Wilson Ave. (closed now)
- Glenn's Diner, 1820 W. Montrose Ave.
- Over Easy, 4943 N. Damen Ave.
Late-night Dining
- Lindo Guadalajara, 4761 N. Clark St.
Outdoor Dining
- Bistro Campagne, 4518 N. Lincoln Ave.
- Gene's Sausage Shop At Deli, 4750 N. Lincoln Ave.
Pizza
- Spacca Napoli, 1769 W. Sunnyside Ave.
Burger
- The Bad Apple, 4300 N. Lincoln Ave.
Hot Dog
- Budacki's Drive In, 4739 N. Damen Ave.
Bakery
- Baker & Nosh, 1303 W. Wilson Ave.
Bar Menu and Outdoor Dining
- The Fountainhead, 1970 W. Montrose Ave.
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