Dine
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
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
Charlatan West Town welcomes
inspired Italian fare like black kale
spaghettini, and whole oxtail.
1329 W. Chicago Ave., 312-818-2073;
charlatanchicago.com
Chez Moi Enjoy classics like steak
au poivre and white bean cassoulet
at this charming French bistro in
Lincoln Park. 2100 N. Halsted St.,
773-871-2100; chezmoichicago.com
Chicago Cut Steakhouse Colossal
steaks and shellfish in a sleek river-
side 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
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que The buzzy East
Coast barbecue restaurant arrives in
Chicago. 923 W. Weed St., 312-462-
1053; dinosaurbarbque.com
Dylan's Candy Bar Get your sugar fx
in style at this Pop Art–inspired sweets
emporium. 445 N. Michigan Ave.,
312-702-2247; dylanscandybar.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 decadent 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
Heating & Cooling Pizza, beer, and
live music in Wrigleyville. 3530 N.
Clark St., 773-789-8864; hvacpub.com
IO Urban Roofscape Ascend to
the Godfrey Hotel's rooftop lounge
for an unparalleled vantage point. 127
W. Huron St., 4th Fl., 312-649-2000;
godfreyhotelchicago.com
Just Salad The Loop welcomes New
York's trendy calorie-conscious lunch
hit. 20 E. Jackson Blvd., 212-244-1111;
justsalad.com
La Sirena Clandestina Latin-
inspired bites by chef John Manion.
954 W. Fulton Market, 312-226-5300;
lasirenachicago.com
Le Colonial Relish people-watching on
Rush Street from the chic patio of this
Gold Coast institution. 937 N. Rush St.,
312-255-0088; lecolonialchicago.com
Mariposa Neiman Marcus's new culi-
nary oasis boasts menu items like steak
frites and Mandarin orange soufflé.
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
Momotaro The latest sizzler from Boka
Restaurant Group scores with favorful
sushi like the momomaki (bigeye tuna,
spicy octopus, lotus root). 820 W. Lake
St., 312-733-4818; momotarochicago.com
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
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
Perennial Virant Award-winning chef
Paul Virant crafts seasonal, sustainable
fare at this eatery located a stone's throw
from Green City Market. 1800 N.
Lincoln Ave., 312-981-7070;
perennialchicago.com
Piccolo Sogno Alfresco dining
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Amorino
This European favorite is drawing
sweet tooths to the Gold Coast with
petal-shaped scoops of gelato; try the
brioche focaccina
(pictured) for
an elevated take on the ice cream
sandwich.
838 N. State St.,
312-266 -7466; amorino.com
extraordinaire. 464 N. Halsted St.,
312-421-0077; piccolosogno
restaurant.com
Pinstripes A 30,000-square-foot
dining destination complete with
bowling lanes and bocce courts in
River East. 35 E. Illinois St.,
312-527-3010; pinstripes.com
Prime & Provisions Following River
North hits Siena Tavern, Public House,
and Bull & Bear, DineAmic Group
ventures to the Loop with a hot new
steakhouse. 222 N. LaSalle St.,
312-726-7777; primeandprovisions.com
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the guide Chicago's Finest
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