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Acadia A Michelin-starred hot spot
showcases Ryan McCaskey's modern
American dishes. 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
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
Blackbird James Beard Outstanding Executive
Chef Paul Kahan keeps carnivores happy. 619 W.
Randolph St., 312-715-0708; blackbirdrestaurant.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
Brindille Veteran chef Carrie Nahabedian
offers a taste of Paris in River North. 534 N.
Clark St., 312-595-1616; brindille-chicago.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
Chicago Chop Shop A butcher shop breathes
new life into a former auto shop in Wicker Park.
2033 W. North Ave., 312-342-1909
Chicago Cut Steakhouse Colossal steaks and
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Shin Thompson and Ryan O'Donnell make
a dynamic duo with this Japanese brasserie
in the West Loop; the shellfish aquarium
(SHOWN) features lobster, oysters, scallops, king
crab, prawns, and squid ink "coral." 952 W.
Lake St., 312-666-6214; kabochachicago.com
shellfish in a sleek riverside location. 300 N.
LaSalle St., 312-329-1800; chicagocutsteakhouse.com
Copper Rock Steakhouse Don't miss prime cuts
at Four Winds Casino Resort. 1111 Wilson Road,
New Buffalo, MI, 866-494-6371; fourwindscasino.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 Sunda chef Rodelio
Aglibot serves up wholesome, organic offerings.
125 Randhurst Village Dr., Mount Prospect,
847-398-3636; eofoodanddrink.com
Ferris & Jack The MileNorth hotel celebrates
Chicago history at this new restaurant. 166 E.
Superior St., 312-787-6000; milenorthhotel.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
Found Kitchen and Social House
Creative American fare with a
conscience on the North Shore from
steakhouse scion Amy Morton.
1631 Chicago Ave., Evanston,
847-868-8945; foundkitchen.com
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse
Enjoy the finest people-watching
in town. 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
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. 10 E. Delaware Pl.,
312-640-8141; littlemarketbrasserie.com
The Local Comfort classics like chicken pot pie
and meatloaf get upgraded in Streeterville. 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
Mastro's Steakhouse A glitzy River North
destination for steaks, chops, sushi, and a nightly
piano bar. 520 N. Dearborn St., 312-521-5100;
mastrosrestaurants.com
Michael Jordan's Steak House Prime steaks in
chic surroundings on the Mag Mile. 505 N.
Michigan Ave., 312-321-8823; mjsshchicago.com
Next Grant Achatz's world-famous West Loop
restaurant presents "Vegan," a second menu. 953
W. Fulton Market, 312-226-0858; nextrestaurant.com
Piccolo Sogno Rustic Italian dishes by Tony
Priolo at a River West patio. 464 N. Halsted St.,
312-421-0077; piccolosognorestaurant.com
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