At this fusion small-plate restaurant on Division, you’ll be too busy diving into caponata, bi bim bop and vindaloo to notice the place is vegetarian. Rather than wasting time trying to fake meat, Mana does veg well. Somehow, magically, the wide range of international flavors go together, especially paired with sake, straight up or in a cocktail.
Mana Food Bar 1742 West Division (773)342-1742 manafoodbar.com
Audience choice: Chicago Diner 3411 North Halsted (773)935-6696 veggiediner.com
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