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GUIDE listings Mercer One Thirteen continued from page 114 Spiaggia Tony Mantuano's four-star Italian stunner. 980 N. Michigan Ave., 312-280-3300; spiaggiarestaurant.com Tortoise Club Tuck into lobster thermidor and short rib bourguignon at this swanky new American spot. 350 N. State St., 312-755-1700; tortoiseclub.com Trenchermen The former Spring space gets new life with this contemporary winner from Michael and Patrick Sheerin. 2039 W. North Ave., 773-661-1540; trenchermen.com Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar Japanese tradition meets American cool at this stylish urban oasis. 230 W. Erie St., 312-662-4888; eatatunion.com Fogo de Chão FOGO DE CHÃO Nirvana for carnivores, with 15 cuts of meat slow-roasted and sliced tableside by gaucho chefs in traditional attire; save room for Brazilian sides like artisan cheese bread and caramelized bananas, plus the five-star salad bar. 661 N. LaSalle Blvd., 312-932-9330; fogodechao.com Untitled Impeccably outfitted underground food and drinks parlor. 111 W. Kinzie St., 312-880-1511; untitledchicago.com Urban Union Smart small plates from veteran chef Michael Shrader. 1421 W. Taylor St., 312-929-4302; urbanunionchicago.com Wood A Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient— 116 and where the Boystown elite meet to eat. 3335 N. Halsted St., 773-935-9663; woodchicago.com Drink The Aviary Twenty-first century cocktails from the Next team. 955 W. Fulton Market, 312-226-0868; theaviary.com Bernard's Bar Unwind at the Waldorf-Astoria in this clubby hideaway. 11 E. Walton St., 312-646-1300; waldorfastoriachicagohotel.com Bodi New River North hot spot with late-night bites, bottle service, and a clubby vibe. 873 N. Orleans St., 312-440-9680; bodichicago.com C-View Toast to the city skyline with the cava-based Red Line cocktail. 166 E. Superior St., 312-523-0923; c-houserestaurant.com City Winery House-made wines and hot live performances. 1200 W. Randolph St., 312-733-9463; citywinery.com Deca Restaurant + Bar The Ritz-Carlton's super-civilized watering hole. 160 E. Pearson St., 312-573-5160; decarestaurant.com DiSotto Enoteca Bruschetta and vino beneath the Seneca Hotel. 200 E. Chestnut St., 312-482-8727; disottoenoteca.com Drumbar Drink in the rooftop ambience all winter with cocktails crafted by beverage director and wunderkind mixologist Craig Schoettler. 201 E. Delaware Pl., 312-924-2531; drumbar.com Epic Mammoth space, accomplished American menu. 112 W. Hubbard St., 312-222-4940; epicrestaurantchicago.com Gilt Bar Classic cocktails and a see-and-beseen scene. 230 W. Kinzie St., 312-464-9544; giltbarchicago.com The J. Parker Mixologists set a new standard with crafty libations atop the Hotel Lincoln. 1816 N. Clark St., 312-254-4747; jparkerchicago.com Market Bar Lively hangout convenient to the United Center. 1113 W. Randolph St., 312-929-4787; marketbarchicago.com NoMI Lounge Enjoy the Junipero gin-laden Driver cocktail while soaking up the sights seven stories above the Magnificent Mile. 800 N. Michigan Ave., 312-239-4030; hyatt.com/gallery/nomi Pops for Champagne With nearly 200 Champagnes, this Tree Studios staple is prime real estate for a celebration. 601 N. State St., 312-266-7677; popsforchampagne.com Pump Room A Chicago icon returns to its MERCER ONE THIRTEEN Revel in River North with the Gentleman Jack–based Blackberry Old-Fashioned cocktail or bottle service; high-class bites include crispy veal salad, fried Delaware oysters, and steak tartare. 113 W. Hubbard St., 312-396-0113; merceronethirteen.com former glory under Ian Schrager. 1301 N. State Parkway, 312-787-3700; pumproom.com Roof Hot-hot-hot spot at the top of the Wit hotel. 201 N. State St., 312-239-9501; roofonthewit.com Sub 51 Sexy subterranean lounge beneath the Melman brothers' Hub 51. 51 W. Hubbard St., 312-828-0051; hub51chicago.com Three Dots and a Dash Hop on the tiki trend at mixologist Paul McGee's brand-new concept. 435 N. Clark St., 312-610-4200 TR Napa Valley Dark and intimate—a great place to get close over vino in the Gold Coast. 61 E. Oak St., 312-929-2299 The Underground Nightlife impresarios Billy Dec, Arturo Gomez, and Brad Young keep the buzz going beneath River North. 56 W. Illinois St., 312-644-7600; theundergroundchicago.com Vertigo Sky Lounge As the city's lone outdoor rooftop bar, the Dana's lounge heats up winter in Chicago. 2 W. Erie St., 312-202-6060; vertigoskylounge.com The Violet Hour The daddy of Chicago mixology bars. 1520 N. Damen Ave., 773-252-1500; theviolethour.com Shop Barneys New York The Midwest flagship stocks heavy hitters like Balenciaga and Proenza Schouler; dining at Fred's is a must. 15 E. Oak St., 312-587-1700; barneys.com continued on page 118 MICHIGANAVEMAG.COM 114-118_MA_TG_Listings_Winter13.indd 116 1/2/13 6:19 PM