Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations: Chicago

Tony loves the energy and edginess of big cities. He sets off on "some unfinished business" in Chicago.

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Avec Restaurant

615 W Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60661

 
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Blackbird Restaurant

619 W Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60661

 
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Hot Doug's

Tony loves hot dogs, or any other meat in tube form for that matter. Not only does Hot Doug's serve the best of the best in hot dogs, but they also serve french fries fried in pure duck fat and, of course, the foie gras dog.

3324 North California Ave., Chicago, IL 60618

 
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L2O Restaurant

Tony, Louisa Chu and fellow chef Eric Ripert experience some Chicago fine dining at L2O, a seafood wonderland owned and run by acclaimed chef Laurent Gras.

2300 North Lincoln Park West, Chicago, IL

 
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Moto Restaurant

Avant-garde chef Homaro Cantu has been torching, deconstructing and reinventing food for years at his restaurant Moto. He introduces Tony to some of his creations such as 'Road Kill,' edible menus, 'Cuban Cigars' and a new twist on barbecue.

945 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607

 
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Calumet Fisheries

Louisa Chu later takes Tony to Chicago's South Side to Calumet Fisheries -- which she refers to as 'destination smoked fish' -- on the Calumet River.

3259 East 95th St., Chicago, IL 60617

 
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Fat Johnnies Famous Red Hots

Tony meets with local Chicago foodie Peter Engler to visit Fat Johnnies for a taste of the heart-attack-inducing 'Mighty Dog,' a tamale and chili on a bun along with the accompanying beverage 'the Suicide.'

7242 S. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60636

 
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Ramova Grill

Tony meets up with a 10-year Chicago Police Detective to talk about the history of Chicago over breakfast.

3510 S Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60609