The Promontory The team behind
Dusek's and Longman & Eagle creates
a community dining experience in
Hyde Park. 5311 S. Lake Park Ave.,
312-801-2100; promontorychicago.com
RPM Steak Bill and Giuliana Rancic
throw their hat into Chicago's steak-
house ring. 66 W. Kinzie St.,
312-284-4990; rpmsteak.com
Salero This Spanish spot adds to
Restaurant Row's sizzle. 621 W.
Randolph St., 312-466-1000;
salerochicago.com
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 spot at
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
Travelle A stunning Mediterranean
destination in the chic Langham
Hotel. 330 N. Wabash Ave.,
312-923-9988; travellechicago.com
Untitled Come for the American
whiskies and stay for hearty fare like
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 location. 1200 W. Webster Ave.,
773-525-6670
Drink
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
The Brixton Bar bites and cocktails 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 Forward-thinking 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
Jimmy This '70s-inspired lounge pours
clever cocktails in a dark, sultry James
Hotel 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 cocktails and French-
inspired bites. 840 W. Randolph St.,
312-243-9712; maudesliquorbar.com
Owen + Alchemy Hit refresh at
this goth-inspired juice bar, where a
rainbow of citrus and nut-seed blends
awaits. 2355 N. Milwaukee Ave.,
773-227-3444; owenandalchemy.com
Parliament Opulent River
North club. 324 W. Chicago Ave.,
312-380-0004; parliamentchicago.com
Real Good Juice Co. With
concoctions like Juice Springsteen and
Juice-Tin Bieber, this new cold-pressed
destination is bringing plenty of
BorDel
Black Bull makes room for this new
cabaret and cocktail bar serving up
house specialties like the Spanish
coffee (rum, Grand Marnier, coffee,
fresh whipped cream, and cinnamon;
pictured). 1721 W. Division St.,
773-227- 8600; bordelchicago.com
personality to Old Town. 1647 N. Wells
St., 312-846-1897; realgoodjuiceco.com
The Red Lion Pub The beloved Brit-
ish haunt is revived in Lincoln Park.
2446 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-883-2422;
redlionchicago.com
RM Champagne Salon Sip bubbly in
this tucked-away West Loop gem.
116 N. Green St., 312-243-1199;
rmchampagnesalon.com
Roof Climb to this sultry bar atop
theWit hotel. 201 N. State St.,
312-239-9501; roofonthewit.com
Sportsman's Club This Humboldt
Park tavern offers wine, beer, and
cocktails by former Aviary barman Jeff
Donahue. 948 N. Western Ave.,
872-206-8054; drinkingandgathering.com
Three Dots and a Dash A subterra-
nean Polynesian paradise. 435 N. Clark
St., 312-610-4220; threedotschicago.com
Tippling Hall The highly anticipated
watering hole by Paul Tanguay and
Tad Carducci of Tippling Bros. 646 N.
Franklin St., 312-448-9922;
oak + Char
Executive chef Joseph Heppe whips
up hearty plates like fjord trout with
braised radishes, almond aillade,
and potato sauce (
pictured).
217 W. Huron St., 312-643-2427;
oakandchar.com
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