ML - Michigan Avenue

2014 - Issue 4 - Summer

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photography by Chris salata (trump); EriC KlEinbErg (J. parKEr); Chris oCKEn (Williamson) above: The Terrace at Trump is an ideal spot to view the fireworks at Navy Pier, every Wednesday and Saturday throughout the summer. left: The patio of The J. Parker. below: Nichole Williamson Feast for the Eyes THE VIEWS ARE AS STUNNING AS THE CUISINE AT THESE SCENIC LOCAL SPOTS. by meg maThiS S ummertime in Chicago is appealing from nearly every direction, but the sights are of ten sweeter 1,0 0 0 feet above t he cit y streets—something that Nichole Williamson has learned firsthand at the John Hancock Center. As 360 Chicago's general manager, she oversaw t he 17,0 0 0 - squa re -foot space's recent mult i- m illion- dolla r t ra nsfor mat ion, including t he ambitious construction of Tilt (875 N. Michigan Ave., 94th Fl.; 360chicago.com), a first-of-its-kind attraction that allows visitors to hover over the Mag M ile at a 30 - deg ree a ngle. Willia mson never t ires of a fa nt a st ic va nt age point , a nd when she's not defying gravity 94 stories above Michiga n Avenue, she's enjoy ing t he v iews at these local dining destinations. The Gage "The fish-and-chips is probably the best in the city, and they have an excellent beer selection. My favorite thing there is actually the lobster roll. Our CEO is from Paris, and he's become absolutely addicted to the fish- and-chips. I took him there this past week for lunch, and we sat at the windows so we could watch the park and everybody going by." 24 S. Michigan Ave., 312-372-4243; thegagechicago.com The J. Parker "My husband loves the burger, but we also try to just go there and get a cocktail and split a salad. They have a great Midwestern cheese plate, and it's spectacular sitting directly above Lincoln Park looking out across the tree line and North Avenue Beach." 1816 N. Clark St., 13th Fl., 312-254-4747; jparkerchicago.com NoMI Kitchen "The terrace is beautiful, but I love sitting along those front windows in the dining room: You've got the John Hancock building, the Water Tower, and you can watch horse-drawn carriages going by. The sushi is fabulous—they have a great hamachi, and the spicy tuna is excellent." Park Hyatt Chicago, 800 N. Michigan Ave., 7th Fl., 312-239-4030; hyatt.com/gallery/nomi The Terrace at Trump "The Terrace is truly unique in the city: At 16 stories, you're high enough that you get these beautiful, expansive views, but you're close enough that you still get the sense of energy from the street. I typically order from the appetizer menu—they've got excellent small bites that everybody will share." Trump International Hotel & Tower, 401 N. Wabash Ave., 312-588-8600; sixteenchicago.com Terzo Piano "The food is excellent, and the outdoor space, with views of Millennium Park looking down on Michigan Avenue, is really stunning. It's a great place to get away from the bustle and sit above [the crowds], enjoy a glass of Champagne, take in the views of the park, relax, and enjoy a nice Saturday or Sunday brunch." 159 E. Monroe St., 312-443-8650; terzopianochicago.com MA 88 miChiganavEmag.Com guided tour

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