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Cooper’s

1232 W. Belmont Ave. (Racine Ave.) Send to Phone
ChicagoIL 60657
773-929-2667
Elevated pub grub and a nice selection of beers makes this former home of Menagerie a neighborhood hit.

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Dining room at Cooper’s, Chicago, ILThe owners of upscale Menagerie transformed this small space into a beer-lover’s paradise with a nice selection of Belgian brews and a way-beyond-average bar menu. Soft lighting keeps things cozy, and the eats get a decidedly upscale (some would say smart) twist. Duck confit mac ‘n’ cheese and Mexicali-steeped PEI mussels start things off. Upscale pizzas---like the truffled mushroom variety---further the theme. But it’s the four-day barbecue that warms us from the inside out. Nightly deals (think half-price burgers with sides on Tuesdays) threaten to make this a regular after-work haunt for those living in the neighborhood. An extremely friendly staff furthers the appeal.

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