Chicago: Old Town

Café Ba-Ba-Reeba ! 2024 N Halsted St tel 773/935-5000. One of the city's Spanish hot spots, it delivers a good variety of hot and cold tapas, filling paella and, of course, sangria.

Flat Top Grill 319 W North Ave tel 312/787-7676. Create-your-own stir-fry with a wide variety of meats, vegetables and mild-to-spicy sauces.

Old Jerusalem 1411 N Wells St tel 312/944-0459. This old-time favorite serves reasonable Middle Eastern dishes; the falafel is great. Bring your own beer or wine.

Topo Gigio 1516 N Wells St tel 312/266-9355. The well-prepared Italian cuisine is served by the very friendly staff in a peaceful garden amid the Old Town bustle. The homemade tiramisu is fabulous.

Twin Anchors 1655 N Sedgwick St tel 312/266-1231. You'll wait for a seat in a neighborhood spot that's famed for its BBQ ribs, but the interesting clientele and 1950s-style bar make it worth it.

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