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Michigan Ave., 312-321-8823; mjsshchicago.com
Next Grant Achatz's world-famous West Loop
restaurant presents "Vegan," a second,
vegan-friendly menu. 953 W. Fulton Market,
312-226-0858; nextrestaurant.com
Roka Akor Sophisticated steak and sushi in a
massive River North space. 456 N. Clark St.,
312-477-7652; rokaakor.com
The Savoy It's all about absinthe and oysters at
this Wicker Park raw bar. 1408 N. Milwaukee Ave.,
773-698-6925; savoychicago.com
¡AY CHIWOWA!
Goodbye, Martini Ranch; hello, Rockit
Ranch. With carnitas tacos, killer cocktails,
and more than 80 types of tequilas, it's
always fiesta time at this funky, vibrant
tavern. 311 W. Chicago Ave., 312-643-3200;
aychiwowa.com
Siena Tavern Top Chef alum Fabio Viviani
tackles the Windy City. 51 W. Kinzie St.,
312-595-1322; sienatavern.com
Storefront Company Chef/partner Bryan
Moscatello crafts Michelin Bib Gourmand–
worthy seasonal cuisine in Wicker Park. 1941 W.
North Ave., 773-661-2609; thestorefrontcompany.com
Tortoise Club Tuck into lobster thermidor and
short rib bourguignon at this swanky new spot.
350 N. State St., 312-755-1700; tortoiseclub.com
Trenchermen The former Spring space gets new
life with this contemporary winner from Michael
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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
Untitled Impeccably outfitted underground
food and drinks parlor with a speakeasy vibe.
111 W. Kinzie St., 312-880-1511; untitledchicago.com
Drink
The Aviary Twenty-first-century cocktails
from the Next team. 955 W. Fulton Market,
312-226-0868; theaviary.com
Billy Sunday Matthias Merges rules Logan
Square with imaginative mixed drinks. 3143 W.
Logan Blvd., 773-661-2485; billy-sunday.com
Bodi Late-night bites, bottle service, and a
clubby vibe in River North. 873 N. Orleans St.,
312-440-9680; bodichicago.com
Brewstone Beer Company Hot new River
North brew house. 414 N. Orleans St.,
312-464-9456; brewstonerestaurant.com
Cru Kitchen & Bar Go alfresco in the Gold
Coast with about 100 varieties of vino.
25 E. Delaware Pl., 312-337-4001; cruwinebar.com
C-View Toast to the city skyline with the
Cava-based Red Line cocktail. 166 E. Superior
St., 312-523-0923; milenorthhotel.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
Drumbar Beverage director Craig Schoettler is
mixing things up atop the Raffaello Hotel.
201 E. Delaware Pl., 312-924-2531; drumbar.com
English Pub grub gets an upgrade in River
North. 444 N. LaSalle Blvd., 312-222-6200;
englishchicago.com
Gilt Bar Sample classic cocktails and late-night
bites in a see-and-be-seen scene. 230 W. Kinzie
St., 312-464-9544; giltbarchicago.com
The Glunz Tavern Sip a Champagne cocktail
in the historic House of Glunz. 1202 N. Wells
St., 312-642-3000; glunztavern.com
Le Bar This sexy lobby-level destination at the
Sofitel Chicago Water Tower attracts an
international crowd. 20 E. Chestnut St.,
312-324-4000; cafedesarchitectes.com/le-bar
Market Bar Lively hangout convenient
to the United Center. 1113 W. Randolph St.,
312-929-4787; marketbarchicago.com
THE J. PARKER
At long last, the Hotel Lincoln reopens its
scenic rooftop patio for the season; sip a
Cognac Sazerac and soak up the expansive city views. 1816 N. Clark St., 13th Fl.,
312-254-4747; jparkerchicago.com
Municipal Bar + Dining Co. Sip cocktails
inspired by Chicago's neighborhoods, from
the Jameson-based Bridgeport to the Absolutspiked Ukranian Village. 216 W. Ohio St.,
312-951-2125; municipalbar.com
NoMI Lounge Enjoy the Junipero gin-laden
Driver cocktail while soaking up sights
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
former glory under Ian Schrager. 1301 N. State
Pkwy., 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
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
The Violet Hour The daddy of Chicago
mixology bars. 1520 N. Damen Ave.,
773-252-1500; theviolethour.com
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