Dine
A10 Chef Matthias Merges inspires
Hyde Park foodies with plates small
and large. 1462 E. 53rd St.,
773-288-1010; a10hydepark.com
Acanto With salumi, suckling pig, and
pizza, Billy Lawless leads an Italian
renaissance in the former Henri space.
18 S. Michigan Ave., 312-578-0763;
acantochicago.com
Baker Miller Breakfast is served all
day, every day at this Lincoln Square
bakery and millhouse from the
husband and wife team behind Bang
Bang Pie. 4610 N. Western Ave.,
312-208-5639; bakermillerchicago.com
Barley & Brass Bar bites and brews in
Wicker Park. 2015 W. Division St.,
312-763-9600; barleyandbrass.com
The Brass Monkey Feast on hearty
dishes like pork chop with applesauce
and seared duck breast at this buzzing
Fulton Market concept boasting an
American Hustle vibe. 401 N. Morgan St.,
312-763-3316; brassmonkeychicago.com
Charlatan West Town welcomes
inspired Italian fare like black kale
spaghettini and whole oxtail.
1329 W. Chicago Ave., 312-818-2073;
charlatanchicago.com
Chicago Chop House Go old school
at this clubby classic River North
steakhouse. 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
The Duck Inn Chef Kevin Hickey
(Bottlefork) plates bar snacks in his be-
loved Bridgeport. 2701 S. Eleanor St.,
312-724-8811; theduckinnchicago.com
Fig & Olive The French Riviera meets
the Gold Coast at this eatery overlook-
ing Oak Street. 104 E. Oak St.,
312-445-0060; figandolive.com
The Franklin Room Rustic dishes
like venison chops with spicy bourbon
miso are specialties at this buzzy River
North tavern. 675 N. Franklin St.,
312-445-4686; franklinroom.com
Fulton Market Kitchen Art,
cocktails, and cuisine collide in the
West Loop. 311 N. Sangamon St.,
312-733-6900; fultonmarketkitchen.com
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse Enjoy
the finest people-watching in town.
1028 N. Rush St., 312-266-8999;
gibsonssteakhouse.com
Good Stuff Eatery
Feel-good fare
(try
the Prez Obama Burger,
featuring natural farm-raised beef,
applewood bacon, onion marma-
lade, Roquefort cheese, and
horseradish mayo) by
Top Chef
alum Spike Mendelsohn.
22 S. Wabash Ave., 312-854-3027;
good stuffeatery.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
Izakaya Mita Bucktown's Japanese
pub serves shio and tare dishes from
a traditional binchotan grill.
1960 N. Damen Ave., 773-799-8677;
izakayamita.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
Knife & Tine Savor hash, spoon
bread, and chicken and dumplings
in Lincoln Park. 1417 W. Fullerton
Ave., 773-697-8311; knifeandtine.com
Labriola Ristorante & Café
The
baker behind cult hit Stan's Donuts
brings Neapolitan pizza, salumi, and
cheese to the Mag Mile.
535 N.
Michigan
Ave., 312-955-3100;
labriolacafe.com/chicago
La Sirena Clandestina
Latin-
inspired
bites by chef John Manion.
954 W. Fulton Market, 312-226-5300;
lasirenachicago.com
Mariposa Neiman Marcus's new
culinary oasis boasts menu items like
steak frites and Mandarin orange
souff lé. 737 N. Michigan Ave., 4th fl.,
312-694-4050; neimanmarcus.com
Mastro's Steakhouse
A glitzy
River
North destination for steaks
and sushi. 520 N. Dearborn St.,
312-521-5100; mastrosrestaurants.com
MFK Serious seafood, like crunchy
prawn heads and salt-cured
anchovies. 432 W. Diversey Pkwy.,
773-857-2540; mfkrestaurant.com
Momotaro The years-in-the-making
hit from the team behind Boka is
gaining renown for dishes by
America's lone Michelin-starred sushi
chef, Jeff Ramsey. 820 W. Lake St.,
312-733-4818; momotarochicago.com
NoMI Ambitious seasonal cuisine in
a lovely space overlooking the Mag
Mile.
800 N. Michigan Ave., 7th fl.,
Michigan Avenue 101
Look no further for chicagoLand's most sizzLing restaurants, bars, and boutiques.
The KiTchen
The Rockies meet River North at this
Colorado-based, community-inspired
concept; share the seafood platter of
lobster, oysters, smoked mussels,
littleneck clams, and king crab legs.
316 N. Clark St., 312-836-1300;
thekitchen.com/the-kitchen-chicago
312-239-4030; hyatt.com/gallery/nomi
Oak + Char
Hearty plates by
Executive Chef Joseph Heppe.
217 W. Huron St., 312-643-2427;
oakandchar.com
Parachute Korean-American dishes
by
Top Chef alum
Beverly Kim and
husband Johnny Clark in Avondale.
3500 N. Elston Ave., 773-654-1460;
parachuterestaurant.com
Pinstripes A 30,000 -square-foot
dining destination complete with
bowling lanes and bocce courts in
River East.
435 E. Illinois St.,
312-527-3010;
pinstripes.com
photography
by
huge
galdones
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