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Casey Nolan

Casey Nolan

Neighborhoods Editor · Top of Chicago

Casey Nolan covers Chicago's neighborhoods for Top of Chicago: Wicker Park, Logan Square, Avondale, Andersonville, the breweries, and the independents that anchor a corner.

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Guides by Casey Nolan

Best Restaurants in River North (2026)
Restaurants in River North

Best Restaurants in River North (2026)

11 rooms
 Best Restaurants in The Loop (2026)
Restaurants in The Loop

Best Restaurants in The Loop (2026)

12 rooms
 Best Restaurants in Lakeview (2026)
Restaurants in Lakeview

Best Restaurants in Lakeview (2026)

11 rooms
 Best Restaurants in Lincoln Park (2026)
Restaurants in Lincoln Park

Best Restaurants in Lincoln Park (2026)

11 rooms
 Best Restaurants in Uptown (2026)
Restaurants in Uptown

Best Restaurants in Uptown (2026)

11 rooms
 Best Restaurants in West Loop (2026)
Restaurants in West Loop

Best Restaurants in West Loop (2026)

11 rooms
 Best Restaurants in Wicker Park (2026)
Restaurants in Wicker Park

Best Restaurants in Wicker Park (2026)

12 rooms
 The Best Vegetarian & Vegan Spots in Chicago (2026)
The Best Vegetarian & Vegan Spots

The Best Vegetarian & Vegan Spots in Chicago (2026)

11 rooms
 Best Restaurants in Andersonville (2026)
Restaurants in Andersonville

Best Restaurants in Andersonville (2026)

12 rooms
 Best Restaurants in Avondale (2026)
Restaurants in Avondale

Best Restaurants in Avondale (2026)

12 rooms
 Best Restaurants in Hyde Park (2026)
Restaurants in Hyde Park

Best Restaurants in Hyde Park (2026)

11 rooms
 Where to Eat the Best Gastropub in Chicago (2026)
Where to Eat the Best Gastropub

Where to Eat the Best Gastropub in Chicago (2026)

9 rooms

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