With more than 40,000 runners registered for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Oct. 9, it's time to carb-up! Here are 10 places that are guaranteed to give you fuel before the race:
1. The Pasta Bowl
Lincoln Park
2434 N Clark St.
(773) 525-2695
2. Topo Gigio
Old Town
1516 N Wells St.
(312) 266-9355
www.topogigiochicago.com
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3. Angelina Ristorante
Lakeview
3561 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 935-5933
www.angelinaristorante.com
4. Chicago Bagel Authority
Lincoln Park, DePaul
953 W Armitage Ave
(773) 248-9606
eatcba.com
5. Quartino
Near North Side
626 N State St.
(312) 698-5000
www.quartinochicago.com
6. Panes Bread Café
Lakeview
3002 N Sheffield Ave.
(773) 665-0972
7. Pizano’s Pizza
Near North Side
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 751-1766
www.pizanoschicago.com
8. La Scarola
River West
721 W Grand Ave.
(312) 243-1740
www.lascarola.com
9. Sapori Trattoria
Lincoln Park
2701 N Halsted St.
(312) 967-9358
www.saporitrattoria.net
10. Volare Ristorante Italiano
Near North Side
201 E Grand Ave.
(312) 410-9900
www.volarerestaurant.com