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most highly regarded, is a magnet for in-hot-demand, multimillion-dollar Chicago listings. 980 N. Michigan Ave., Ste. 900, 312-284-3500; berkshirehathawayhs.com CONLON/CHRISTIE'S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE With six offices in Chicagoland, this elite boutique brokerage firm established by The Deed star Sean Conlon is a force in luxury real estate in neighborhoods across the city, the North Shore, and the Western suburbs. 2044 W. Roscoe St., 312-733-7201; conlonrealestate.com JAMESON SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY This celebrated Chicago/North Shore affiliate of the global Sotheby's network offers an expansive portfolio of luxury properties and a decades- long reputation for excellence. 55 E. Erie St., 312-837-1111; 425 W. North Ave., 312-751-0300; 100 E. Station St., Barrington, 847-381-7100; 2934 Central St., Evanston, 847-869-7300; 586 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka, 847-716- 5152; jamesonsir.com VISTA TOWER RESIDENCES At 1,186 feet tall, this Jeanne Gang- designed architectural marvel is set to be the city's third-tallest building. The latest achievement in Magellan Devel- opment Group's Lakeshore East master plan, the $1 billion property will house a five-star hotel as well as the Vista Residences, with one-bed- room apartments starting at $1 million. Sales office: 375 E. Wacker Dr., 312-620-8000; vistatowerchicago.com NEW LANDMARK WEST LOOP Floor-to-ceiling windows with city views; luxe kitchens with Bosch appliances; and five-star amenities like a dog run, demo kitchen, and "living library" with high-speed Wi-Fi add to the appeal of this brand-new residential tower in the booming Fulton Market district. 1035 W. Van Buren St., 312-775-1035; landmarkwestloop.com NEW THE TALBOTT HOTEL A just-completed $20 million renovation has breathed new life into this beloved 90-year-old Gold Coast institution, with interiors by renowned designer Kara Mann, all-new guest rooms, refreshed public areas, and new dining concept 20 East. 20 E. Delaware Pl., 312-944-4970; jdvhotels.com/ the-talbott THOMPSON HOTEL Contemporary, hip design from renowned British creative Tara Bernard, one of the city's best hotel restaurants in One Off Hospitality Group's Nico Osteria, and a picture-perfect location in the heart of the Gold Coast make the Thompson a truly sophisticated urban haven for cosmopolitan travelers. 21 E. Bellevue Pl., 312-266-2100; thompsonhotels.com REAL ESTATE @PROPERTIES Founders Michael Golden and Thaddeus Wong have built their award-winning Chicago-based firm into the top independent residential real estate brokerage firm in the state—as well as one of the top 12 in the country. 618 W. Fulton St., 312-491-0200; atproperties.com BAIRD & WARNER Born in Chicago in 1855, this real estate company offers an array of services in the luxury market, from home buying and selling to relocation services, title services, and mobility solutions across the Chicagoland area. 737 N. Michigan Ave., Ste. 1800, 312-640- 7010; bairdwarner.com BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES KOENIGRUBLOFF REALTY GROUP Whether you're in the market to buy or sell, this major real estate brokerage firm, one of the world's ‒ Secret Source ‒ JUAN LEYVA PHOTOGRAPHY BY ADRIAN OROZCO (LEYVA); COURTESY OF RELATED MIDWEST (LANDMARK WEST LOOP) WHO: Hotel Manager, LondonHouse Chicago (85 E. Wacker Dr., 312-357-1200; londonhousechicago.com). LOCAL CRAVING: "Chicago- style hot dogs, because we're the only ones who do them the right way (no ketchup!). Nothing beats Gene and Jude's (2720 River Road, River Grove, 708-452-7634; geneandjudes.com) hot dogs at 2 am after a night out—not to mention the hand-cut fries that come with." HIDDEN GEM: "Imperial Shoe Crafters (70 E. Lake St., 312-781-0932; imperial-shoecrafters.com), my go-to shoe repair/shine shop. They represent the type of people this city is made of: hard working, personable, reliable, and easy to talk to." FAVE CITY SPACE: "The intersection of Michigan and Wacker. Of course, outside of it being the location of LondonHouse, it's the most iconic intersection in the city—it's where Chicago was established [at Fort Dearborn]." SUMMER LOVE: "The rooftops. We're lucky to have the best rooftop experiences in this city; any new building wants to ensure they have one, and any existing building wishes they had one." ULTIMATE INDULGENCE: "For me it has to be food-related, and I love Portillo's (100 W. Ontario St., 312-587-8910; portillos.com) choco- late cake—it's my go-to when I'm craving something sweet, whether for a quick dessert or when I need to supply the cake for a party." Set to open in August, new 300-unit rental tower Landmark West Loop boasts stunning skyline views and premier amenities like a landscaped sun deck and state-of-the-art fitness center and yoga studio. 156 MICHIGANAVEMAG.COM The SOURCE: SPACE