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steak bar Raise a Fireball Old Fashioned to the city's continued love affair with steak at this brand-new Old Town destination. 1500 N. Wells St., 773-966-0404; steakbarchicago.com stk ChiCago Carnivore-chic in the heart of River North. 9 W. Kinzie St., 312-340-5636; togrp.com/ restaurant/stk-chicago travelle kitChen +bar A stunning Mediterranean destination in the chic Langham Hotel. 330 N. Wabash Ave., 312-923-9988; travellechicago.com vertigo sky lounge The Dana Hotel's rooftop libation destination. 2 W. Erie St., 26th Fl., 312-202-6060; vertigoskylounge.com villains A craft beer-focused pub in the South Loop. 730 S. Clark St., 312-583-0283; villainschicago.com the violet hour The original Chicago mixology bar. 1520 N. Damen Ave., 773- 252-1500; theviolethour.com the Windsor The latest from 4 Star Restaurant Group serves dishes like Korean short ribs and roasted beet salad. 160 E. carnivorous roots, with steaks cooked in a 12-foot hearth. 8 W. Maple St., 312-944-8888; mapleandash.com Moneygun The Fulton River District gets a new watering hole from the team behind Dusek's and The Promontory. 660 W. Lake St., 312-600-0600; moneygunchicago.com PriMe & Provisions DineAmic Group (Public House, Siena Tavern) puts a sleek spin on Chicago's steakhouse tradition at this sprawling destination. 222 N. LaSalle St., 312-726-7777; primeandprovisions.com roCkit This reinvented River North favorite boasts a sleek look and a refreshed menu. 22 W. Hubbard St., 312-645-6000; rockitbarandgrill.com roister Grant Achatz puts his progressive touch on approachable dishes like maple-poached salmon and whole chicken and chamomile. 951 W. Fulton Market, roisterrestaurant.com sPiaggia Savor chef Tony Mantuano's tasting menus in this iconic dining room overlooking the Magnificent Mile. 980 N. Michigan Ave., 312-280-2750; spiaggiarestaurant.com Huron St., 312-943-7777; thewindsorchicago.com on stage City Winery Vino pairs well with musical performances. 1200 W. Randolph St., 312-773-9463; citywinery.com/Chicago CiviC oPera house This throne-shaped Art Deco marvel hosts the renowned Lyric Opera of Chicago. 20 N. Wacker Dr., 312-419-0033 green Mill This century-old jazz club was a favorite among the Al Capone set. 4082 N. Broadway, 773-878-5552; greenmilljazz.com harris theater This Millennium Park oasis hosts acts like Hubbard Street Dance and Chicago Opera Theater. 203 E. Randolph St., 312-334-7777; harristheaterchicago.org io ChiCago Long-form improv enthusiasts will love the never-ending creativity of TJ & Dave. 1501 N. Kingsbury St., 312-929-2401; ioimprov.com/chicago the seCond City Tina Fey, John Belushi, Gilda Radner, and Stephen Colbert are a few icons who got their start here. 616 N. Wells St., 312-337-3992; secondcity.com Cindy's The cherry on top of the landmark Chicago Athletic Association Hotel, this buzzing terrace boasts an unparalleled vantage point overlooking Millennium Park. The restaurant's newly debuted lunch menu features dishes like the summer- perfect chilled English pea soup ( pictured) featuring pickled morels, crème fraiche, mint, sorrel, and Aleppo pepper; save room for something sweet and try the lemon meringue pie or white-chocolate raspberry ice cream sandwich. 12 S. Michigan Ave., 13th Fl., 312-792-3502; cindysrooftop.com MiCHigAnAvEMAg.CoM 81 BEEFED UP Located in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood, the Corned Beef Factory boasts stacked sandwiches with freshly-sliced meat and premium toppings that recall the detail- oriented butchers of old. The restaurant goes back to basics with classic corned beef, reuben, and pastrami sandwiches; the menu also boasts more complex maneuvers like the Tom and Jerry Combo, a corned beef and pastrami- on-rye creation accented with spicy mustard. And while you might come for the sandwiches, you'll want to stay for the crisp, homemade chips and Honey Puffs. 1009 W. Lake St. 312-666-2535.