Casual Dining

ADDRESS: 500 N Clark St.CUISINE: seasonal American with Mediterranean rootsCHEF/CO-OWNER: Carrie NahabedianCO-OWNER: Michael NahabedianPHONE: (312) 321-6242WEBSITE: www.naha-chicago.comOPENED: 2000PER-PERSON DINNER CHECK AVERAGE WITH BEVERAGES...

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