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Chicago | food | Russell Newton | travel tip

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by American Way Staff

"One of my favorite places to dine in Chicago is Frontera Grill [445 N. Clark St., 312-661-1434]. The service is the best I have ever enjoyed, and the food is absolutely delicious. It’s high-end Mexican cuisine. Be sure to get there early, as this place is well-known and well-liked."

— Russell Newton,
Analyst, WTH Engineering, Chicago 27,890 AAdvantage® miles

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