photography
by
anjali
pinto
(Summer
houSe
Santa
monica);
nick
Fochtman
(the
betty)
at the Loews Hotel impresses with
dishes like wood-fred Wagyu.
455 N. Park Dr., 312-840-6605;
chicago.ruralsocietyrestaurant.com
Sable Kitchen & Bar New
Executive Chef Lawrence Letrero
refreshes the menu with smaller
plates, like cumin-glazed lamb pops
and lobster Rangoon. 505 N. State St.,
312-755-9704; sablechicago.com
Sepia Seasonal fare in a lovely
West Loop setting, courtesy of award-
winning chef Andrew Zimmerman.
123 N. Jefferson St., 312-441-1920;
sepiachicago.com
Shaw's Crab House This River
North institution serves everything
from sashimi to surf and turf, plus
a not-to-be-missed Key lime pie.
21 E. Hubbard St., 312-527-2722;
shawscrabhouse.com
Sink/Swim This retro-inspired
concept in Logan Square serves
dishes like monkfsh liver tor-
chon and lobster pappardelle.
3213 W. Armitage Ave., 773-486-7465;
sinkswimchicago.com
Spiaggia Savor chef Tony
Mantuano's new tasting menus in this
iconic dining room overlooking the
Magnifcent Mile. 980 N. Michigan
Ave., Second Fl., 312-280-2750;
spiaggiarestaurant.com
STK Chicago Carnivore-chic
in the heart of River North.
9 W. Kinzie St., 312-340-5636;
togrp.com/restaurant/stk-chicago
Ten Mile House This comfort oasis
in Evanston plates hearty dishes like
pepper jack-stuffed tater tots and
vegan corn chowder. 1700 Central St.,
847-905-0669; tmhevanston.com
The Windsor Near the
Northwestern Memorial campus,
the latest establishment from 4 Star
Restaurant Group (Remington's,
Crosby's Kitchen) serves dishes
like Korean short ribs and roasted
beet salad.
160 E. Huron St.,
312-943-7777;
thewindsorchicago.com
Wyler Road Gourmet sand-
wiches galore in Logan Square.
3581 W. Belden Ave., 773-661-0675;
wylerroad.com
Drink
The Allis This buzzing haunt on the
ground foor of Soho House attracts
a prime people-watching crowd.
113–125 N. Green St., 312-521-8000;
theallis.com
AMK
Besides its impressive selection
of
whiskey, this gastropub now serves
DIY hot toddies. 1954 W. Armitage
Ave., 773-276-4400; amkchicago.com
Ampersand Wine Bar Smart
vino-and-small-plates concept in
Ravenswood. 4845 N. Damen Ave.,
773-728-0031; ampersandchicago.com
The Aviary The city's premier
destination for avant-garde cocktails.
955 W. Fulton Market; theaviary.com
Bar Allegro The Theater District's
latest nightcap destination is nestled
inside the newly revamped Hotel
Allegro. 171 W. Randolph St.,
312-325-7120; allegrochicago.com
Barrelhouse Flat Impeccably
made classic cocktails are the name
of the game at this cool Lincoln
Park lounge. 2624 N. Lincoln Ave.,
773-857-0421; barrelhousefat.com
Billy Sunday Imaginative drinks
from chef Matthias Merges (A10,
Yusho) and mixologist Alex
Bachman. 3143 W. Logan Blvd.,
773-661-2485; billy-sunday.com
Bin 36 Toast to this vino-driven
destination's return by pairing
charcuterie with an impressive
selection of wine. 161 N. Jefferson St.,
312-995-6560; bin36.com
The Broken Shaker A hipster
haven serving sophisticated liba-
tions in the Freehand Hotel.
19 E. Ohio St., 312-940-3699; thefree
hand.com/chicago/the-broken-shaker
The Drifter This speakeasy
beneath The Green Door Tavern
is home to serious drinks by
renowned mixologist Liz Pearce.
676-8 N. Orleans St., 312-631-3887;
thedrifterchicago.com
Drumbar Soak up the sights atop
Streeterville's Raffaello Hotel
while sipping a seasonal cocktail
by beverage manager Whitney
Morrow. 201 E. Delaware Pl., 18th Fl.,
312-943-5000; drumbar.com
The Heavy Feather This
'70s-inspired lounge above Slippery
Slope is turning heads with its cre-
ative concoctions. 2357 N. Milwaukee
Ave., Second Fl., 773-799-8504
IO Godfrey Soak up the city's
Technicolor lights at this year-
round rooftop lounge. 127 W.
Huron St., Fourth Fl., 312-374-1830;
godfreyhotelchicago.com
Izakaya Mita A buzzing haunt
in Bucktown with an extensive
sake menu. 1960 N. Damen Ave.,
773-799-8677, izakayamita.com
The J. Parker Thanks to a retract-
able roof, the Hotel Lincoln's sleek
cocktail patio is now a year-round
hot spot. 1816 N. Clark St., 13th Fl.,
312-254-4747; jparkerchicago.com
Jackson Tavern This Financial
District watering hole is all about
numbers: 20 craft beers on tap
and 14 large fat-screen TVs.
216 W. Jackson Blvd., 312-877-5373;
jacksontavernchicago.com
The BeTTy
Make tracks to this West Loop
lounge for a nightcap courtesy
of esteemed mixologist Peter
Vestinos. 839 W. Fulton Market,
312-733-2222; thebettychicago.com
Summer houSe
SanTa monica
Enjoy a mini getaway at this bright, airy
Lincoln Park spot, where popular dishes
include the wild mushroom enchilada
stack (pictured). 1954 N. Halsted St.,
773-634-4100; summerhousesm.com
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