| Blackbird | |
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| Restaurant information | |
| Closed | June 2020 |
| Rating |  (Michelin Guide) |
| Street address | 619 W. Randolph St. |
| City | Chicago |
| State | Illinois |
| Postal/ZIP Code | 60661 |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 41°53′3.5″N87°38′36.7″W / 41.884306°N 87.643528°W |
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