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Five Things to Know About Bijan’s Bistro

A staple in Chicago’s River North neighborhood since the mid-1980s, Bijan’s Bistro fuels the late-night crowd until the morning birds start chirping. Its well-appointed interior, highlighted by a mahogany bar, creates a casual, yet sophisticated lounge setting that the Chicago Reader describes as “amazingly unsullied by tourists.” Read on for more on Bijan’s local charm:

• The food menu is a melting pot of influences. American-style burgers and herb-roasted trout emerge from the kitchen alongside hearty pastas, caprese salad, and buttery escargot.
• Grab a martini and shmooze with the regulars. Bijon’s bar is a popular hangout spot where locals sip cocktails and socialize deep into the night.
• Bring your sweet tooth. Banana’s foster and cappuccino cheesecake end meals on a sweet note.
• They’re open way past your bedtime. The lounge is open until at least 4 a.m. every day of the week, and until 5 a.m. on Saturdays.
• They serve breakfast daily, too. Mexican chorizo omelets, bagel sandwiches, and crab cake florentine benedict highlight the full breakfast menu.