PhotograPhy
by
Neil
burger
(Parlor);
Potluck
creative
(oweN)
Siena Tavern Top Chef alum Fabio
Viviani conquers the Windy City.
51 W. Kinzie St., 312-595-1322;
sienatavern.com
Sophie's Savor jumbo lump crab
cakes, Wagyu burgers, and a killer
view of the Mag Mile at this chic oasis
in Saks Fifth Avenue. 700 N. Michigan
Ave., 7th Fl., 312-525-3400; sophies.com
Spiaggia Exquisite Italian fare in an
iconic Magnificent Mile space. 980 N.
Michigan Ave., 2nd Fl., 312-280-2750;
spiaggiarestaurant.com
Summerdale
A throwback in
Andersonville
complete with
charred bologna sandwiches and
root beer f loats. 5413 N. Clark
St., 773-989-4300
Travelle A stunning Mediterranean
destination in the super-chic
Langham Hotel. 330 N. Wabash Ave.,
312-923-9988; travellechicago.com
Untitled Come for American
whiskeys and stay for hearty fare like
the pork-shoulder spoon bread.
111 W. Kinzie St., 312-880-1511;
untitledchicago.com
White Oak Tavern Alinea
alumnus
John Asbaty plates dishes
like duck liver mousse with plum
jam, mustard greens, and sherry
vinegar at this farm-to-table nook in
the former John's Place space.
1200
W. Webster Ave., 773-525-6670
Drink
Adamus
Savor the raspberry-ginger
mojito
at the Silversmith Hotel's
crown jewel of a lounge. 10 S.
Wabash Ave., 312-372-7696; silver
smithchicagohotel.com
Analogue
Sip inventive libations
at this Logan Square hot spot.
2523
N. Milwaukee Ave., 773-904-
8567; analoguechicago.com
The Aviary Twenty-first-century
cocktails from the Next team.
955 W. Fulton Market, 312-226-0868;
theaviary.com
¡Ay Chiwowa! The Rockit Ranch
nightspot serves up killer tacos and
more than 80 tequilas. 311 W. Chicago
Ave., 312-643-3200; aychiwowa.com
The Berkshire Room Old-world
cool meets modern mixology at the
Acme Hotel's lounge. 15 E. Ohio St.,
312-894-0800; theberkshireroom.com
Billy Sunday Imaginative drinks
from Yusho chef Matthias Merges
and mixologist Alex Bachman.
3143 W. Logan Blvd., 773-661-2485;
billy-sunday.com
Bordel
Black Bull makes room for
this new cocktail bar and cabaret.
1721 W. Division St., 773-227-8600;
bordelchicago.com
The Brixton Bar bites and bubbly in
Andersonville. 5420 N. Clark St.,
773-961-7358; thebrixtonchicago.com
CH Distillery Tour Chicago's first
vodka distillery and try The Tradition,
a shot of vodka with a side of rye bread
and pickles. 564 W. Randolph St.,
312-707-8780; chdistillery.com
Drumbar Creative cocktails by Alex
Renshaw atop the Raffaello Hotel.
201 E. Delaware Pl., 312-924-2531;
drumbar.com
DryHop Brewers Raise a glass to
hop-centric ales in Lakeview.
3155 N. Broadway St., 773-857-3155;
dryhopchicago.com
Enolo Wine Bar This 64-seat
watering hole focuses on small
vineyards from around the world.
450 N. Clark St., 312-477-7674;
enolowinebar.com
Henry's Swing Club Laid-back
ambience meets serious drinks at this
new River North tavern. 18 W.
Hubbard St., 312-955-8018;
henrys-swing-club.com
Highline River North gets another
sleek sports bar with this debut
from Four Corners Tavern Group
(Benchmark, Ranalli's). 169 W.
Kinzie St., 773-528-2240;
highlinebarchicago.com
Jimmy This '70s-inspired lounge
pours clever cocktails in a dark, sultry
space. 610 N. Rush St., 312-660-7191;
jimmyatjames.com
Lagunitas Brewing Company
The California import hits Pilsen with
a 300,000-square-foot brewery.
1843 S. Washtenaw Ave.; lagunitas.com
Le Bar This boîte at the Sofitel Chicago
Water Tower attracts a premium crowd.
20 E. Chestnut St., 312-324-4000;
cafedesarchitectes.com/Le-Bar
Links Taproom Craft beer, sausage,
and hand-cut fries in Wicker Park.
1559 N. Milwaukee Ave.,
773-360-7692; linkstaproom.com
Maude's Liquor Bar This West
Loop hot spot offers whisky shots
aplenty. 840 W. Randolph St.,
312-243-9712; maudesliquorbar.com
Owen + Alchemy
Hit refresh at this new Logan Square
juice bar, where a rainbow of citrus
and nut-seed blends awaits inside a
goth-inspired space. 2355 N.
Milwaukee Ave., 773-227-3444;
owenandalchemy.com
Max's Wine Dive Jalapeño-
buttermilk chicken meets bubbly.
1482 N. Milwaukee Ave.,
773-661-6581; maxswinedive.com
Packing House New multilevel
Mediterranean eatery on Restaurant
Row. 1113 W. Randolph St.,
312-929-4787; packinghousechicago.com
Parliament Opulent River
North club. 324 W. Chicago Ave.,
312-380-0004; parliamentchicago.com
Roof Climb to this sultry bar atop
theWit hotel. 201 N. State St.,
312-239-9501; roofonthewit.com
Real Good Juice Co.
With
concoctions like Juice Springsteen
and Juice-Tin Bieber, this new
cold-pressed destination is bringing
plenty of personality to Old Town.
1647 N. Wells St., 312-846-1897;
realgoodjuiceco.com
The Red Lion Pub The beloved
British haunt is revived in Lincoln
Park.
2446 N. Lincoln Ave.,
773-883-2422;
redlionchicago.com
PArlOr PizzA BAr
This West Loop behemoth draws a
lively neighborhood crowd with
creative Neapolitan-style pizzas like
I Feel Like Bacon Love (leek bécha-
mel, Nueske's bacon, Yukon Gold
potato, white cheddar, and scallions;
pictured). 108 N. Green St.,
312-600-6090; parlorchicago.com
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