1. Bad Hunter

Bad Hunter, a buzzed-about restaurant with a mostly vegetarian menu, opened in the West Loop in October. An upstairs space called the Herbarium has its own private entrance, a full bar, and a dedicated kitchen. It holds receptions for 150 guests or seats 80. On the regular menu, items include butter dumplings and tempura-fried lemons. Chef Dan Snowden can prepare different dishes, with a broader variety of proteins, for events held in the Herbarium.
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