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PHOTOGRAPHY BY NEIL BURGER New rooftop destination Noyane tempts with summer-ready tipples like this mint-garnished Pimm's Cup. DINE & DRINK ANTEPRIMA A charming neighborhood vibe and home-style fare make this Italian spot an Andersonville favorite. Must-try signature plates include super-tender grilled octopus and orecchiette with house-made lamb sausage. INSIDER TIP: While not always on the menu, the knockout pasta dish cacio e pepe is always available. 5316 N. Clark St., 773-506-9990; anteprimachicago.net THE AVIARY From world-famous Alinea chef Grant Achatz and partner Nick Kokonas, Fulton Market District's The Aviary is the city's premier destination for avant-garde cocktails. INSIDER TIP: After your first drink, ask your server if there's room in the teensy downstairs speakeasy The Office—home of the ultimate classic cocktails—for round two. 955 W. Fulton Market; theaviary.com BANGERS & LACE It's a sausage fest at this curated craft beer and encased-meats restaurant, whose recently opened Addison Street location gives Wrigleyvillers a dignified alternative to the sports bar madness. INSIDER TIP: Brunch is a real find; don't miss the shakshouka, a spicy Moroccan tomato stew with eggs and lamb sausage. 1851 W. Addison St., 773-697-8667; 1670 W. Division St., 773-252-6499; 810 Grove St., Evanston, 847-905-0854; bangersandlace.com BAR LUPO Double whammy: Not only does this River North Italian pub boast an industry vet in owner Brian O'Connor (Maple & Ash, RIA, North Pond)— the beverage program is curated by star mixologist Liz Pearce. Chicken parm and an Aperol spritz? Count it! INSIDER TIP: Dig into the killer late-night menu with meatball subs and $3 house shots. 217 W. Huron St., 312-643-3400; barlupochicago.com BAR ROMA The meatball craze hits Andersonville with this buzzing new Italian desti- nation, which tempts with five kinds of 'balls (lamb, pork belly, chicken, veal, and good-old ground beef) plus house-made pastas, all courtesy of veteran chef Fred Ramos. 5101 N. Clark St., 773-942-7572; barromachicago.com BODEGA As if the ACME Hotel weren't already a hotbed of craft cocktails (Berkshire Room, anyone?), the surging Fifty/50 Restaurant Group has opened this upstairs sister venue serving "all things fizzy, frosty, and boozy." 15 E. Ohio St., 312-894- 0945; acmehotelcompany.com BOLEO One of the latest in Chicago's string of hot-hot-hot hotel bars, this sexy rooftop lounge in the Kimpton Gray Hotel serves contemporary takes on South American street fare—think ceviche and empanadas—alongside pisco-centric cocktails and sultry live music. 122 W. Monroe St., 15th Fl., 312-750-9007; boleochicago.com BROKEN ENGLISH TACO PUB Mexican street food gets the Techni- color treatment at this vibrant, whimsical new destination from Chicago restaurant legend Phil Stefani. Offerings include 12 kinds of tacos (shrimp, barbacoa, carne asada), plus snacks like achiote hummus and street corn hush puppies. 75 E. Lake St., 312-929- 3601; tacopub.com CHICAGO CUT STEAKHOUSE Drawing a high-profile crowd ranging from government types to visiting celebs and local athletes, this sleek riverside destination from industry vets David Flom and Matt Moore has risen to become one of the city's most popular restaurants—and with its spot- on service and primo steak house fare (the decadent "lobsterscargot" is life-changing), it's no wonder. 300 N. LaSalle St., 312-329-1800; chicagocutsteakhouse.com CINDY'S This buzzing terrace atop the land- mark Chicago Athletic Association Hotel has been among the hottest tables in town since its 2015 opening, thanks to killer year-round views of Millennium Park and Christian Ragano's creative cuisine. INSIDER TIP: Lunch is a much easier reservation—and boasts one of the best duck confits in the city. 12 S. Michigan Ave.,13th Fl., 312-792- 3502; cindysrooftop.com COCO CHAMPAGNE LOUNGE Nightlife impresario Andy Li (TR Napa Valley) returns with this new addition to Hubbard Street's red-hot dining and drinking scene: a posh, multilevel restaurant and wine bar in the heart of River North. 23 W. Hubbard St.; cocochampagnelounge.com 128 MICHIGANAVEMAG.COM The SOURCE: SCENE