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Chicago's Most Decorated Table Feels Like Nobody's Watching
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Chicago's Most Decorated Table Feels Like Nobody's Watching

Smyth holds three Michelin Stars and just claimed the No. 1 spot on North America's 50 Best Restaurants 2026, but the room feels nothing like a restaurant auditioning for rankings. Chef John Shields and Karen Urie Shields run a kitchen so tied to its producers that the menu changes daily. The result is one of the most personal tasting experiences you can have in this country.

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