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LOOK NO FURTHER FOR CHICAGOLAND'S MOST SIZZLING RESTAURANTS, BARS, AND BOUTIQUES.
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Acadia This Michelin-starred hot
spot showcases Ryan McCaskey's
fresh take on contemporary
American cuisine. 1639 S. Wabash Ave.,
312-360-9500; acadiachicago.com
Ada St. Dream team Michael
Kornick and David Morton score
with this nibbles-and-cocktails nook.
1664 N. Ada St., 773-697-7069;
adastreetchicago.com
Allium Lovely, local, and sustainable
cuisine from Kevin Hickey in the Four
Seasons. 120 E. Delaware Pl.,
312-799-4900; alliumchicago.com
Balena Pre-Steppenwolf dining gets a
serious upgrade at this Chris Pandel–
helmed Italian stunner. 1633 N. Halsted
St., 312-867-3888; balenachicago.com
Bel 50 Savory waffle sandwiches all day long.
738 N. Clark St., 312-496-3948; bel50.com
BellyQ Asian and barbecue make delicious
bedfellows at Bill Kim's latest hit. 1400 W.
Randolph St., 312-563-1010; bellyqchicago.com
Bistronomic Caviar du jour and steak frites
by chef Martial Noguier. 840 N. Wabash Ave.,
312-944-8400; bistronomic.net
Black Bull Nosh on trendy, Spanish-influenced
tapas in Wicker Park. 1721 W. Division St.,
773-227-8600; blackbullchicago.com
The Boarding House Alpana Singh's stunning
dining room features a ceiling installation made
from 3,456 wine bottles. 720 N. Wells St.,
312-280-0720; boardinghousechicago.com
Café des Architectes Fine French fare in a
sophisticated Sofitel setting. 20 E. Chestnut St.,
312-324-4063; cafedesarchitectes.com
Cantina Laredo The shrimp, quail, carnitas,
beef, and chicken fajitas are not to be missed.
508 N. State St., 312-955-0014; cantinalaredo.com
Chicago Chop House Go old school at this
clubby River North steakhouse classic. 60 W.
Ontario St., 312-787-7100; chicagochophouse.com
Copper Rock Steakhouse Don't miss the
chicken saltimbocca at Four Winds Casino
Resort. 1111 Wilson Road, New Buffalo, MI,
866-494-6371; fourwindscasino.com
FOUND KITCHEN
AND SOCIAL HOUSE
Amy Morton brings a bit of bohemia to
Evanston with this cozy new spot. Expect
artful dishes like lamb meatballs with
pistachio chimichurri (PICTURED) and twicefried chicken wings with smoked chilies.
1631 Chicago Ave., Evanston, 847-868-8945;
foundkitchen.com
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House
It's showtime again at the old Esquire Theater
thanks to this hot steak joint. 58 E. Oak St.,
312-888-2499; delfriscos.com
Elizabeth Fine farm-to-table cuisine in Lincoln
Square. 4835 N. Western Ave., 773-681-0651;
elizabeth-restaurant.com
Embeya Ambitious Pan-Asian fare in a
stunning West Loop space. 564 W. Randolph
St., 312-612-5640; embeya.com
E+O Food and Drink Renowned "food
Buddha" and Sunda founding chef Rodelio
Aglibot ventures out on his own with wholesome,
organic offerings. 125 Randhurst Village Dr.,
Mount Prospect, 847-398-3636; eofoodanddrink.com
Filini Contemporary Italian cuisine in a modern
Radisson Blu space.
221 N. Columbus Dr.,
312-477-0234; filinichicago.com
Fogo de Chão Nirvana for carnivores,
with 15 cuts of meat sliced tableside.
661 N. LaSalle Dr., 312-932-9330;
fogodechao.com
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse Enjoy
some of the finest people-watching
in Chicago. 1028 N. Rush St.,
312-266-8999; gibsonssteakhouse.com
Grace Curtis Duffy (Avenues)
aims for four stars with this
elegant spot. 652 W. Randolph St.,
312-234-9494; grace-restaurant.com
Harry Caray's Italian
Steakhouse & Bar Don't let the
low-key vibe fool you—these are
some of the best steaks in town.
33 W. Kinzie St., 312-828-0966; harrycarays.com
Hubbard Inn This European-inspired River
North hot spot is a feast for the eyes. 110 W.
Hubbard St., 312-222-1331; hubbardinn.com
Jack Binion's Steak House Win big at
Horseshoe Casino with Wagyu rib eye filet
mignon. 777 Casino Center Dr., Hammond, IN,
219-473-6028; horseshoehammond.com
Little Goat Breakfast, lunch, and dinner from
Top Chef toque Stephanie Izard. 820 W.
Randolph St., 312-888-3455; littlegoatchicago.com
Little Market American Brasserie Chef Ryan
Poli carves a Gallic niche within the Talbott
Hotel. 10 E. Delaware Pl., 312-640-8141;
littlemarketbrasserie.com
The Local Buzzing new American spot from the
owners of Chicago Cut Steakhouse. 198 E.
Delaware Pl., 312-280-8887; thelocalchicago.com
Masaki An exquisite jewel box of a Japanese
restaurant. 990 N. Mies van der Rohe Way,
312-280-9100; masakisushi.com
Mercer One Thirteen Revel in River North
with bottle service and high-class bites like fried
Delaware oysters and steak tartare. 113 W.
Hubbard St., 312-396-0113; merceronethirteen.com
Michael Jordan's Steak House Prime steaks in
chic surroundings on the Mag Mile. 505 N.
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