photography
by
Jordan
Clark
Dine
A10 Matthias Merges inspires Hyde
Park foodies with plates small and
large. 1462 E. 53rd St., 773-288-1010;
a10hydepark.com
Acanto With salumi and suckling
pig, Billy Lawless leads an Italian
renaissance in the former Henri
space.
18 S. Michigan Ave.,
312-578-0763;
acantochicago.com
Baffo Eataly gets elevated at this fine
restaurant and enoteca. 44 E. Grand
Ave., 312-521-8701; bafforistorante.com
Bohemian House
Central
European
fare (grilled chicken
paprikash with potato dumplings,
anyone?) from chef Jimmy
Papadopoulos. 11 W. Illinois St.,
312-955-0439; bohochicago.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
Brindille Veteran chef Carrie
Nahabedian offers a taste of Paris in
River North. 534 N. Clark St.,
312-595-1616; brindille-chicago.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
Current
Seasonal Italian and scenic
views
in the W Lakeshore Hotel. 644
N. Lake Shore Dr., 312-255-4460;
currentchicago.com
Eddie V's Prime Seafood The
Shops at North Bridge gets a new big
fish, featuring Scottish salmon and
Chilean sea bass. 521 N. Rush St.,
312-595-1114; eddiev.com
Fig & Olive The French Riviera
meets the Gold Coast at this new
eatery overlooking Oak Street. 104 E.
Oak St., 312-445-0060; figandolive.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
Green Street Smoked Meats
Texas-style brisket tucked away from
Restaurant Row. 112 N. Green St.,
312-754-0431; greenstreetmeats.com
Hubbard Inn Head to Hubbard
Street for small plates like bacon-
wrapped dates and grilled chili
shrimp. 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
Kinmont Sustainable seafood from
the team behind Nellcôte and Old
Town Social. 419 W. Superior St.,
312-915-0011; kinmontrestaurant.com
Les Nomades Fine French fare in
a turn-of-the-century Streeterville
brownstone. 222 E. Ontario St.,
312-649-9010; lesnomades.net
Masada
Logan Square's highly
anticipated new Middle Eastern oasis.
2206 N. California Ave.,
773-697-8397; masadachicago.com
Mastro's Steakhouse A glitzy
River North destination for steaks
and sushi. 520 N. Dearborn St.,
312-521-5100; mastrosrestaurants.com
mEAT Lakeview's skewered protein
spot gets a Streeterville sequel.
215 E. Chestnut St., 773-328-8320;
eatatmeat.com
Mercadito Fish Casual seafaring
concept with creative plates like
sake-steamed mussels and jumbo
f luke sandwich with chipotle-lime
aioli. 10 E. Delaware Pl.,
312-640-8141; mercaditofish.com
MFK Serious seafood like crunchy
prawn heads and salt-cured
anchovies. 432 W. Diversey Pkwy.,
773-857-2540; mfkrestaurant.com
Parlor Pizza Bar Massive slices
in the West Loop.
108 N. Green St.;
parlorchicago.com
The Promontory The team behind
Dusek's and Longman & Eagle creates
a community dining experience in
Hyde Park.
5311 S. Lake Park Ave.,
312-801-2100;
promontorychicago.com
Pump Room A Chicago icon
returns to its former glory under
Ian Schrager. 1301 N. State Pkwy.,
312-787-3700; pumproom.com
River Roast Chef Tony Mantuano
(Spiaggia) moves beyond Italian with
this Brit-inspired riverside space.
315 N. LaSalle St., 312-822-0100;
riverroastchicago.com
RPM Steak The Rancics throw their
hat into Chicago's steakhouse ring.
66 W. Kinzie St., 312-284-4990;
rpmsteak.com
Michigan Avenue 101
Look no further for chicagoLand's most sizzLing restaurants, bars, and boutiques.
Parachute
Top Chef alumna Beverly Kim and
husband Johnny Clark plate Korean-
American dishes like dolsot bi bim
bop (
pictured) at this buzzing new
40-seat space in Avondale. 3500 N.
Elston Ave., 773- 654 -1460;
parachuterestaurant.com
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Salero
This Spanish spot adds to
Restaurant Row's sizzle.
621 W. Randolph St., 312-466-1000;
salerochicago.com
Siena Tavern Top Chef alum Fabio
Viviani conquers the Windy City.
51 W. Kinzie St., 312-595-1322;
sienatavern.com
Sophie's Savor jumbo lump crab
cakes, Wagyu burgers, and a killer
view of the Mag Mile at this chic oasis
in Saks Fifth Avenue. 700 N. Michigan
Ave., 7th Fl., 312-525-3400; sophies.com
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