Dine
A10 Matthias Merges inspires Hyde
Park foodies with small and large
plates. 1462 E. 53rd St., 773-288-1010;
a10hydepark.com
Baffo Eataly gets elevated at this
fine restaurant and enoteca.
44 E. Grand Ave., 312-521-8701;
bafforistorante.com
Brindille Veteran chef Carrie
Nahabedian offers a taste of Paris in
River North. 534 N. Clark St.,
312-595-1616; brindille-chicago.com
Bottlefork Four Seasons alum Kevin
Hickey teams with Rockit Ranch
Productions for creative cuisine and
cocktails in River North. 441 N. Clark
St., 312-955-1900; bottlefork.com
Bull & Bear Don't miss the addictive griddled
salami sandwich at this sleek haunt near the
Merchandise Mart. 431 N. Wells St.,
312-527-5973; bullbearbar.com
Café des Architectes Fine French fare in a
sophisticated Sofitel setting. 20 E. Chestnut St.,
312-324-4063; cafedesarchitectes.com
Carnivale Latin f lavor in an updated
Technicolor West Loop setting. 702 W. Fulton
Market, 312-850-5005; carnivalechicago.com
Chicago Chop House Go old school at this
clubby River North steakhouse classic. 60 W.
Ontario St., 312-787-7100; chicagochophouse.com
Chicago Cut Steakhouse Colossal steaks and
shellfish in a sleek riverside location. 300 N.
LaSalle St., 312-329-1800; chicagocutsteakhouse.com
Chop Shop A butcher shop breathes new life
into a former auto shop in Wicker Park. 2033 W.
North Ave., 312-342-1909; chopshopchi.com
Cicchetti Michael Sheerin (Trencherman)
brings Italian small plates to Streeterville 671 N.
St. Clair St., 312-642-1800; cicchettirestaurant.com
The Dawson Billy Lawless (Henri, The Gage)
pays homage to Chicago's industrial past with
this pairing-driven hot spot in River West.
730 W. Grand Ave., 312-243-8955; the-dawson.com
Doc B's Fresh Kitchen Feel-good fare tucked
away on Walton Street. 100 E. Walton St.,
312-626-1300; docbsfreshkitchen.com
Dusek's Board & Beer Longman & Eagle duo
Bruce Finkelman and Craig Golden transform
Thalia Hall with this new Pilsen destination.
1227 W. 18th St., 312-526-3851; dusekschicago.com
Eataly An eye-popping emporium of all things
Italian. Grazie mille, Mario Batali. 43 E. Ohio St.,
312-521-8700; eataly.com
Found Kitchen and Social House American
fare with a conscience. 1631 Chicago Ave.,
Evanston, 847-868-8945; foundkitchen.com
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse Enjoy the finest
people-watching in town. 1028 N. Rush St.,
312-266-8999; gibsonssteakhouse.com
Grace Curtis Duffy (Avenues) aims for four
stars with this elegant spot. 652 W. Randolph St.,
312-234-9494; grace-restaurant.com
Hubbard Inn Head to Hubbard Street for
small plates like seared scallops and
chickpea crêpes. 110 W. Hubbard St.,
312-222-1331; hubbardinn.com
IO Urban Roofscape Ascend to
the Godfrey Hotel's fourth-f loor
rooftop lounge for an unparalleled
vantage point. 127 W. Huron St.,
312-649-2000; godfreyhotelchicago.com
Japonais by Morimoto "Iron chef "
Masaharu Morimoto brings a fresh
perspective to River North institu-
tion Japonais. 600 W. Chicago Ave.,
312-822-9600; japonaismorimoto.com
Jellyfish Late-night sushi in a
stunning atrium overlooking Rush
Street. 1009 N. Rush St.,
312-660-3111; jellyfishchicago.com
Little Goat Breakfast, lunch, and
dinner from Top Chef toque Stephanie Izard. 820
W. Randolph St., 312-888-3455; littlegoatchicago.com
LYFE Kitchen Gluten-free, vegan, and
everything in between from star chefs Art
Smith and Tal Ronnen. 413 N. Clark St.,
312-836-5933; restaurant.lyfekitchen.com
Mastro's Steakhouse A glitzy River North
destination for steaks and sushi. 520 N. Dearborn
St., 312-521-5100; mastrosrestaurants.com
Morton's The Steakhouse The Chicago
original. 1050 N. State St., 312-266-4820;
mortons.com
Nouveau Tavern Year-round Mardi Gras with
seafood gumbo and jambalaya. 358 W. Ontario
St., 312-915-4100; nouveautavern.com
Pearl Tavern Come for the oysters but stay for
the lobster roll at this new concept on the cusp
of the Loop. 180 N. Wacker Dr., 312-629-1030;
pearltavern.com
Piccolo Sogno Due Chef Tony Priolo brings
his signature rustic Italian to River North.
340 N. Clark St., 312-822-0077; piccolosognodue.com
Pump Room A Chicago icon returns to its
former glory under Ian Schrager. 1301 N. State
Pkwy., 312-787-3700; pumproom.com
The Radler Craft sausage and aged beer in an
open Logan Square space. 2375 N. Milwaukee
Ave., 773-276-0270; dasradler.com
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COPPERVINE
Just Grapes owner Don Sritong brings food
pairings to Lincoln Park with some help
from chef Michael Taus. Try the crispy Miller
Farms fried chicken with buttermilk whipped
potatoes and Sriracha mayo (
PICTURED).
1962 N. Halsted St., 773-935-1000;
coppervinechicago.com
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