Dine
Acanto With salumi and suckling pig,
Billy Lawless leads an Italian renais-
sance 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 hus-
band and wife team behind Bang Bang
Pie. 4610 N. Western Ave.,
312-208-5639; bakermillerchicago.com
Bascule Wine Bar Pair old-world
vino with charcuterie and cheese at this
new Little Italy gem. 1421 W. Taylor St.,
312-763-6912; basculewinebar.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
Bread & Wine This Michelin-
recognized bistro now fittingly boasts a
full bread program, complete with
house-made buns and noodles. 3732
W. Irving Park Road, 773-866-5266;
breadandwinechicago.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
Community Tavern This Portage
Park steakhouse is gaining acclaim for
dishes like its hand-cut fettuccine and
24-ounce grilled porterhouse. 4038 N.
Milwaukee Ave., 773-283-6080;
communitytavern.com
Current Seasonal Italian and scenic
views in the W Lakeshore Hotel.
644 N. Lake Shore Dr., 312-255-4460;
currentchicago.com
Dove's Luncheonette Chef Paul Ka-
han and One Off Hospitality Group
continue their hot streak with this '70s-
inspired diner in Wicker Park. 1545 N.
Damen Ave., 773-645-4060;
doveschicago.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
Formento's Though plates like
carbonara and chicken vesuvio may be
the main event at this red-sauce
throwback, no meal is complete
without the chocolate cake. 925 W.
Randolph St., 312-690-7295;
formentos.com
Fulton Market Kitchen Art,
cocktails, and cuisine collide in the
West Loop. 311 N. Sangamon St.,
312-733-6900; fultonmarketkitchen.com
Furious Spoon
Shin Thompson's
highly anticipated ramen shop in
Wicker Park.
1571 N. Milwaukee Ave.,
773-687-8445; furiousramen.com
Gene & Georgetti A Chicago icon
beloved for steaks and chops.
500 N. Franklin St., 312-527-3718;
geneandgeorgetti.com
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse Enjoy
the finest people-watching in town.
1028 N. Rush St., 312-266-8999;
gibsonssteakhouse.com
Heating & Cooling Pizza, beer, and
live music in Wrigleyville. 3530 N.
Clark St., 773-789-8864; hvacpub.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
The Kitchen The Rockies meet
River North at this Colorado-based,
community-inspired concept. 316 N.
Clark St., 312-836-1300; thekitchen.com/
the-kitchen-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
Miku Sushi Restaurant This new
spot in Lincoln Square is turning heads
for clever maki like the Smokey Bear
(unagi, cream cheese, avocado,
Michigan Avenue 101
Look no further for chicagoLand's most sizzLing restaurants, bars, and boutiques.
MoMotaro
The latest sizzler from the team behind
Boka scores with artful dishes; sample
a colorful selection of sashimi from the
omakase platter
(pictured).
820 W. Lake St., 312-733-4818;
momotarochicago.com
cucumber, smoked salmon, soy, and
wasabi). 4514 N. Lincoln Ave.,
773-654-1277; mikuchicago.com
NoMI Ambitious seasonal cuisine in
a lovely space overlooking the Mag
Mile.
800 N. Michigan Ave., 7th Fl.,
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
Pane Caldo Ristorante The Gold
Coast institution is back with Maine
lobster risotto and braised beef short
ribs. 111 E. Chestnut St., 312-649-0055;
panecaldo.us
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