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Top 100: No. 44: XOCO

November 12, 2012

Chicago / No. of units: 1

Celebrity chef and Frontera/Topolo founder Rick Bayless is hosting a fiesta of flavor at his fast casual concept, XOCO, which opened in 2009, in downtown Chicago. By putting a contemporary twist on authentic Mexican street food, XOCO, which means "little sister" in Mexican slang, is proving that big, bold flavors are the way of the future. The menu also features Mexican and local craft beers, along with wines selected by Frontera/Topolo sommelier Jill Gubesch. Another big plus: the restaurant's environmentally-friendly design received LEED Gold certification.

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