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The Handlebar, Vegetarian

This easygoing Wicker Park favorite is aimed at bike messengers and vegetarians -- I'm neither, and I still love it. There aren't many places in Chicago with more interesting--or amples--meatless dishes, such as the portabello tacos with tomatillo salsa ($8.50) or a "Green Meanie" sandwich spilling with avocado, herb feta spread, and sprouts ($7.50). Or shift gears to the black beans maduros, layers of sweeet plantains, brown rice, jack cheese, and beans over a spicy chipotle-tomato sauce ($9.50). Nice beer list; even nicer desserts, like Key lime pie and plantains Foster.