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LOOK NO FURTHER FOR CHICAGOLAND'S MOST SIZZLING RESTAURANTS, BARS, AND BOUTIQUES.
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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
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
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
shellfish in a sleek riverside location. 300 N.
LaSalle St., 312-329-1800; chicagocutsteakhouse.com
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House From
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Rosebud revives a '90s icon with this River
North institution beloved for Italian fare
and a celebrity-fueled ambience. Tuck into
the Chilean sea bass almondine in the
see-and-be-seen cocktail area. 6 W. Hubbard St.,
312-988-7775; rosebudrestaurants.com
a two-story wine cellar to the six-layer lemon
doberge, everything about this Lone Star State
import in the historic Esquire space is Texassized. 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 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 (the Ferris wheel and Cracker
Jack) 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
American fare with a conscience
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
Juno Jason Chan (Urban Union) and BK Park
(Arami) join forces for creative sushi in Lincoln
Park. 2638 N. Lincoln Ave., 872-206-8662;
junosushi.com
Kabocha Shin Thompson and Ryan O'Donnell
make a dynamic duo with this Japanese brasserie.
952 W. Lake St., 312-666-6214; kabochachicago.com
Lao 18 Chinatown icon Tony Hu expands to River
North. 18 W. Hubbard St., 312-955-8018; lao18.com
Little Goat Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
from Top Chef toque Stephanie Izard. 820 W.
Randolph St., 312-888-3455; littlegoatchicago.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 featuring steaks, 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
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