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Dillman's
A Taste of the Deli, Peru, and the Tropics

Chicago is constantly inundated with new restaurant and bar openings, but this month has brought an especially eclectic variety of new spots to the table. From a Jewish deli to a Peruvian palace and a tiki bar, here are the latest hot spots to hit up in Chicago.

Wow Bao
Wow Bao Takes a Bow

This month marks the 10-year anniversary for Wow Bao at Water Tower Place, and along with its sister spots downtown, the fast-casual bao empire has achieved major success over the years. In fact, the company is nearing its 10 millionth bao sold. Wow, that’s a lot of bao. Achievements such as these merit celebration, and that’s just what Wow Bao plans to do this month.

Pleasant House Bakery
Bangers and Bottled Sodas at Pleasant House Bakery

There’s always something crafty in the offing at Pleasant House Bakery, the Bridgeport charmer with a British accent. Everyone flocks to the shop for savory pies, but the mighty pleasant bangers are worth noting as well, especially considering the August-long promotion happening now. In other Pleasant news, the shop has taken its popular housemade sodas on tap and bottled them up for convenient consumption at the shop or on the go.