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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
Allium Lovely, local, and sustainable
cuisine in the Four Seasons.
120 E. Delaware Pl., 312-799-4900;
alliumchicago.com
Baffo Eataly gets elevated at this fine
restaurant and enoteca. 44 E. Grand Ave.,
312-521-8701; bafforistorante.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
Carnivale Latin flavor in an updated
Technicolor West Loop setting. 702 W. Fulton
Market, 312-850-5005; carnivalechicago.com
Chicago Chop House Go old school at this
clubby River North steakhouse classic. 60 W.
Ontario St., 312-787-7100; chicagochophouse.com
Chicago Cut Steakhouse Colossal steaks
and shellfish in a sleek riverside location.
300 N. LaSalle St., 312-329-1800;
chicagocutsteakhouse.com
Chop Shop A butcher shop breathes new life
into a former auto shop in Wicker Park.
2033 W. North Ave., 312-342-1909; chopshopchi.com
Cicchetti Small plates in Streeterville courtesy
of chef Michael Sheerin. 671 N. St. Clair St.,
312-642-1800; cicchettirestaurant.com
County Barbeque David Morton and Michael
Kornick bring BBQ to Little Italy. 1352 W. Taylor
St., 312-929-2528; dmkcountybarbeque.com
The Dawson Billy Lawless (Henri, The Gage)
pays homage to Chicago's industrial past with
this pairing-driven hot spot in River West.
730 W. Grand Ave., 312-243-8955; the-dawson.com
A10
Matthias Merges elevates Hyde Park's dining
scene with small and large plates like chicken
liver mousse, smoked Berkshire double pork
chop, and wood-fired strip steak; try the
campanelle with seared squid, prawn,
mussels, and butter clams. 1462 E. 53rd St.,
773-288-1010; a10hydepark.com
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House
Texas-size portions in the historic Esquire space.
58 E. Oak St., 312-888-2499; delfriscos.com
Dillman's Mazel-worthy dishes at a sophisticated, brasserie-style delicatessen. 354 W.
Hubbard St., 312-988-0078; dillmanschicago.com
Doc B's Fresh Kitchen Feel-good fare tucked
away on Walton Street. 100 E. Walton St.,
312-626-1300; docbsfreshkitchen.com
Dusek's Longman & Eagle duo Bruce Finkelman
and Craig Golden transform Thalia Hall with this
new Pilsen destination. 1227 W. 18th St.,
312-526-3851; dusekschicago.com
Eataly An eye-popping emporium of all things
Italian. Grazie mille, Mario Batali. 43 E. Ohio St.,
312-521-8700; eataly.com
Elizabeth Fine farm-to-table cuisine in Lincoln
Square. 4835 N. Western Ave.,
773-681-0651; elizabeth-restaurant.com
Embeya Ambitious Pan-Asian
dishes in a stunning West Loop
space. 564 W. Randolph
St., 312-612-5640; embeya.com
Filini Contemporary Italian cuisine
in a modern Radisson Blu setting.
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.
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
Jellyfish Late-night sushi in a stunning atrium
overlooking Rush Street. 1009 N. Rush St.,
312-660-3111; jellyfishchicago.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
Mastro's Steakhouse A glitzy River North
destination for steaks and sushi. 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
MK The Restaurant Michael and Lisa
Kornick's ingredient-driven restaurant, in a
renovated River North space. 868 N. Franklin St.,
312-482-9179; mkchicago.com
Morton's The Steakhouse The Chicago original.
1050 N. State St., 312-266-4820; mortons.com
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