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Michigan Avenue - 2016 - Issue 5 - Late Fall - Jim Gaffigan

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Where to eat, drink, and play in ChiCago. scene : THe guide Dine & Drink The AviAry the city's premier destination for avant-garde cocktails. 955 W. Fulton Market; theaviary.com BAr SienA Siena tavern's stylish kid sister is making a name for itself on restaurant row. 832 W. Randolph St., 312-492-7775; barsiena.com The BlAnchArd Chef Jason paskewitz (gemini Bistro) is gaining acclaim for thoughtful French fare at this lincoln park brasserie. 1935 N. Lincoln Park W., 872-829-3971; theblanchardchicago.com Blue door KiTchen & GArden art Smith continues to plate his signature buttermilk fried chicken in addition to farm-to-table fare in the former table Fifty-two space. 52 W. Elm St., 312-573-4000; bluedoorkitchen.com BoTTleforK river north favorite for lobster rolls and ground bacon burgers from Four Seasons vet kevin hickey and the rockit ranch team. 441 N. Clark St., 312-955-1900; bottlefork.com chicAGo chop houSe go old school at this clubby, classic river north steakhouse. 60 W. Ontario St., 312-787-7100; chicagochophouse.com GiAnT nightwood chef Jason Vincent returns and is doing big things with this teensy logan Square spot. 3209 W. Armitage Ave., 773-252-0997; giantrestaurant.com il porcellino indulge in rustic italian classics like gnocchi bolognese at this inviting trattoria. 59 W. Hubbard St., 312-595-0800; ilporcellinochicago.com Joy diSTricT expansive restaurant and lounge from the restaurateurs behind hubbard inn. 112 W. Hubbard St., 312-955-0339; joychicago.com leñA BrAvA Feel the heat from the spicy aguachiles at rick Bayless's buzzing new Baja-style addition to restaurant row. 900 W. Randolph St., 312-733-1975; rickbayless.com/ restaurants/lena-brava lh this tri-level rooftop lounge instantly became the city's hottest bar with a view when it debuted in late spring at the londonhouse hotel. 85 E. Upper Wacker Dr., 21st–23rd Fls., 312-357-1200; londonhousechicago.com/ rooftop MercAdiTo nosh on guacamole and tacos at this river north hit. 108 W. Kinzie St., 312-329-9555; mercaditorestaurants.com chicAGo cuT STeAKhouSe Colossal steaks and shellfish in a sleek riverside location. 300 N. LaSalle St., 312-329-1800; chicagocutsteakhouse.com cindy'S this buzzing terrace atop the landmark Chicago athletic association hotel boasts a new lunch menu, not to mention a killer view of Millennium park. 12 S. Michigan Ave., 13th Fl., 312-792-3502; cindysrooftop.com coco pAzzo For nearly 25 years, this loft-chic institution in river north has served tuscan- inspired dishes (don't miss the rigatoni). 300 W. Hubbard St., 312-836-0900; cocopazzochicago.com corned Beef fAcTory this Fulton Market district eatery prepares its meats on-site in a quest to serve Chicago's best corned beef sandwich. 1009 W. Lake St., 312-666-2535; cornedbeef factorychicago.com The deArBorn Sisters amy and Clodagh lawless aim to follow in the winning footsteps of brother Billy (acanto, the gage) with this 8,000-square-foot tavern at Block 37. 145 N. Dearborn St., 312-384-1242; thedearborntavern.com NoNNiNa The latest effort from veteran Tony Priolo (Piccolo Sogno) brings Italian-grandmother-inspired fare to the heart of River North. Chef/partner Chris Macchia's sig- nature dishes include classics like baked artichokes and manicotti as well as more contemporary plates like pizza topped with prosciutto and mushrooms or zucchini and shrimp. From the full-service restaurant to the grab-and- go counter to the bar's global wine list, the ristorante pays homage to the timeless fare and drinks of Italy. 340 N. Clark St., 312-822-0077; nonninachicago.com This page: phoTography by gaLDoNes phoTography; opposiTe page: ChiCago hisToriCaL soCieTy 78 MIChIgaNaveMag.CoM TASTE OF TUSCANY A sister restaurant to Streeterville's Tre Soldi, Coco Pazzo Café delights with casual staples from Chef David Jahnke. Between calamari and carpaccio, prosciutto and polenta, or funghi and formaggi, indulge in Tuscan classics complemented by an extensive, sophisticated wine list. And for an added, Florentine touch, visit the café's alfresco outdoor patio steps from the Magnificent Mile—a prime vantage point to take in Chicago's changing seasons. 636 N. St. Clair St., 312-664-2777 cocopazzochicago.com

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