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Roka Akor Sophisticated steak and sushi in a
massive River North space. 456 N. Clark St.,
312-477-7652; rokaakor.com
The Savoy It���s all about absinthe and oysters at
this Wicker Park raw bar. 1408 N. Milwaukee
Ave., 773-698-6925; savoychicago.com
Siena Tavern Top Chef alum Fabio Viviani
tackles the Windy City. 51 W. Kinzie St.,
312-595-1322; sienatavern.com
Tortoise Club Tuck into lobster thermidor and
short rib bourguignon at this swanky new spot.
350 N. State St., 312-755-1700; tortoiseclub.com
Trenchermen The former Spring space gets
Bar Umbriago
BAR UMBRIAGO
Rosebud���s enoteca in River North boasts
an extensive selection of world wines and
Italian whites and reds; don���t miss chef
Michael Ponzio���s whole wheat tagliatelle
or the prosciutto pizza. 6 W. Hubbard St.,
312-494-1200; barumbriago.com
new life with this contemporary winner from
Michael and Patrick Sheerin. 2039 W. North
Ave., 773-661-1540; trenchermen.com
Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar Japanese tradition
meets American cool at this stylish urban oasis.
230 W. Erie St., 312-662-4888; eatatunion.com
Untitled Impeccably outfitted underground
food and drinks parlor. 111 W. Kinzie St.,
312-880-1511; untitledchicago.com
Urban Union Smart small plates from
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veteran chef Michael Shrader. 1421 W. Taylor
St., 312-929-4302; urbanunionchicago.com
Wood A Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient���
and where the Boystown elite meet to eat. 3335
N. Halsted St., 773-935-9663; woodchicago.com
Drink
The Aviary Twenty-first-century cocktails
from the Next team. 955 W. Fulton Market,
312-226-0868; theaviary.com
Bernard���s Bar Unwind at the Waldorf-Astoria
in this clubby hideaway. 11 E. Walton St.,
312-646-1300; waldorfastoriachicagohotel.com
Bodi New River North hot spot with late-night
bites, bottle service, and a clubby vibe. 873 N.
Orleans St., 312-440-9680; bodichicago.com
C-View Toast to the city skyline with the
cava-based Red Line cocktail. 166 E. Superior
St., 312-523-0923; c-houserestaurant.com
City Winery House-made wines and hot
live performances. 1200 W. Randolph St.,
312-733-9463; citywinery.com
Deca Restaurant + Bar The Ritz-Carlton���s
super-civilized watering hole. 160 E. Pearson St.,
312-573-5160; decarestaurant.com
DiSotto Enoteca Bruschetta and vino beneath
the Seneca Hotel. 200 E. Chestnut St., 312-4828727; disottoenoteca.com
English Pub grub gets an upgrade in River
North. 444 N. LaSalle Blvd., 312-222-6200;
englishchicago.com
Epic Mammoth space, accomplished
American menu. 112 W. Hubbard St.,
312-222-4940; epicrestaurantchicago.com
Gilt Bar Classic cocktails in a see-and-be-seen
scene. 230 W. Kinzie St., 312-464-9544;
giltbarchicago.com
The J. Parker Mixologists set a new standard
with crafty libations atop the Hotel Lincoln.
1816 N. Clark St., 312-254-4747; jparkerchicago.com
Market Bar Lively hangout convenient
to the United Center. 1113 W. Randolph St.,
312-929-4787; marketbarchicago.com
The Monarch Wicker Park reigns supreme
with modern cocktails by the mononymous
mixologist Brady. 1745 W. North Ave.,
773-252-6053; monarchchicago.com
Municipal Bar + Dining Co. Sip cocktails
inspired by Chicago���s neighborhoods, from the
Jameson-based Bridgeport to the Absolutspiked Ukranian Village. 216 W. Ohio St.,
312-951-2125; municipalbar.com
NoMI Lounge Enjoy the Junipero gin-laden
FILINI
Contemporary Italian cuisine in a modern
Radisson Blu space. Favorites include the
Capesante (PICTURED), featuring seared
diver scallops with celery pur��e and
saffron vinaigrette. 221 N. Columbus Dr.,
312-477-0234; filinichicago.com
Driver cocktail while soaking up the sights
from seven stories above the Magnificent Mile.
800 N. Michigan Ave., 312-239-4030;
hyatt.com/gallery/nomi
Pops for Champagne With nearly 200
Champagnes, this Tree Studios staple is prime
real estate for a celebration. 601 N. State St.,
312-266-7677; popsforchampagne.com
Pump Room A Chicago icon returns to its
former glory under Ian Schrager. 1301 N. State
Pkwy., 312-787-3700; pumproom.com
Roof Hot-hot-hot spot at the top of the Wit hotel.
201 N. State St., 312-239-9501; roofonthewit.com
Sub 51 Sexy subterranean lounge beneath the
Melman brothers��� Hub 51. 51 W. Hubbard St.,
312-828-0051; hub51chicago.com
Three Dots and a Dash Hop on the tiki trend
at mixologist Paul McGee���s brand-new concept.
435 N. Clark St., 312-610-4200
TR Napa Valley Dark and intimate���a great
place to get close over vino in the Gold Coast.
61 E. Oak St., 312-929-2299
The Underground Nightlife impresarios Billy
Dec, Arturo Gomez, and Brad Young keep the
buzz going beneath River North. 56 W. Illinois
St., 312-644-7600; theundergroundchicago.com
Vertigo Sky Lounge As the city���s lone outdoor
rooftop bar, the Dana���s lounge heats up Chicago
in time for spring. 2 W. Erie St., 312-202-6060;
vertigoskylounge.com
The Violet Hour The daddy of Chicago
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