and a new menu. 22 W. Hubbard St.,
312-645-6000; rockitbarandgrill.com
RPM Steak Bill and Giuliana
Rancic's second smash restaurant.
66 W. Kinzie St., 312-284-4990;
rpmsteak.com
Rural Society Helmed by Jose
Garces, this Argentine steakhouse
at the Loews Hotel impresses with
dishes like wood-fred wagyu.
455 N. Park Dr., 312-840-6605;
chicago.ruralsocietyrestaurant.com
Sable Kitchen & Bar New
Executive Chef Lawrence Letrero
refreshes the menu with smaller
plates, like cumin-glazed lamb pops
and lobster Rangoon. 505 N. State
St., 312-755-9704; sablechicago.com
Sepia Seasonal fare in a lovely
West Loop setting, courtesy of
award-winning chef Andrew
Zimmerman. 123 N. Jefferson St.,
312-441-1920; sepiachicago.com
Shaw's Crab House This River
North institution serves every-
thing from sashimi to surf and
turf, plus a not-to-be-missed
Key lime pie. 21 E. Hubbard St.,
312-527-2722; shawscrabhouse.com
Sink/Swim This retro-inspired
concept in Logan Square serves
dishes like monkfsh liver torchon
and lobster pappardelle. 3213
W. Armitage Ave., 773-486-7465;
sinkswimchicago.com
Small Cheval Brendan Sodikoff
brings Au Cheval's award-winning
burger to Bucktown. 1732 N.
Milwaukee Ave.; smallcheval.com
Spiaggia Savor chef Tony
Mantuano's new tasting menus
in this iconic dining room over-
looking the Magnifcent Mile.
980 N. Michigan Ave., Second Fl.,
312-280-2750; spiaggiarestaurant.com
STK Chicago Carnivore-chic
in the heart of River North.
9 W. Kinzie St., 312-340-5636;
togrp.com/restaurant/stk-chicago
Ten Mile House This comfort oasis
in Evanston plates hearty dishes like
pepper jack-stuffed tater tots and
vegan corn chowder. 1700 Central
St., 847-905-0669; tmhevanston.com
The Winchester West Town's
beloved brunch destination is
back—and with an updated dinner
menu to boot. 1001 N. Winchester Ave.,
773-698-8703; winchesterchicago.com
The Windsor Near the Northwestern
Memorial campus, the latest estab-
lishment from 4 Star Restaurant
Group (Remington's, Crosby's
Kitchen) serves dishes like Korean
short ribs and roasted beet salad.
160 E. Huron St., 312-943-7777;
thewindsorchicago.com
Drink
The Allis This buzzing haunt
on the ground foor of Soho
House attracts a prime people-
watching crowd. 113–125 N. Green
St., 312-521-8000; theallis.com
Ampersand Wine Bar Smart
vino-and-small-plates concept in
Ravenswood. 4845 N. Damen Ave.,
773-728-0031; ampersandchicago.com
Bar Allegro The Theater District's
latest nightcap destination is
nestled inside the newly revamped
Hotel Allegro. 171 W. Randolph St.,
312-325-7120; allegrochicago.com
Barrelhouse Flat Impeccably
made classic cocktails are the name
of the game at this cool Lincoln
Park lounge. 2624 N. Lincoln Ave.,
773-857-0421; barrelhousefat.com
The Betty Make tracks to
the West Loop for a nightcap,
courtesy of mixologist Peter
Vestinos. 839 W. Fulton Market,
312-733-2222; thebettychicago.com
The Broken Shaker A hipster
haven serving sophisticated liba-
tions in the Freehand Hotel. 19
E. Ohio St., 312-940-3699; thefree
hand.com/chicago/the-broken-shaker
CH Distillery Sip the signature
Cease and Desist (lapsang souchong-
infused London dry gin, ginger,
honey, lemon) at the city's frst
vodka distillery. 564 W. Randolph
St., 312-707-8780; chdistillery.com
Drumbar Soak up the sights atop
Streeterville's Raffaello Hotel
while sipping a savory cocktail
by beverage manager Whitney
Morrow. 201 E. Delaware Pl., 18th
Fl., 312-943-5000; drumbar.com
GreenRiver Raise a glass at this
new Irish-inspired restaurant and
bar in Streeterville. 259 E. Erie
St., 18th Fl.; greenriverchi.com
The Heavy Feather This
'70s-inspired lounge above Slippery
Slope is turning heads with its
creative cocktails. 2357 N. Milwaukee
Ave., Second Fl., 773-799-8504
Izakaya Mita A buzzing haunt
in Bucktown with an extensive
sake menu. 1960 N. Damen Ave.,
773-799-8677, izakayamita.com
The J. Parker Thanks to
a new retractable roof, the
Hotel Lincoln's sleek cocktail
patio is now a year-round hot
spot.
1816 N. Clark St., 13th Fl.,
312-254-4747;
jparkerchicago.com
Jackson Tavern This Financial
District watering hole is all about
numbers: 20 craft beers on tap
and 14 large fat-screen TVs. 216
W. Jackson Blvd., 312-877-5373;
jacksontavernchicago.com
Le Bar The Softel's see-and-
be-seen lounge is ideal for a
Gold Coast rendezvous. 20
E. Chestnut St., 312-324-4063;
cafedesarchitectes.com/le-bar
Lost Lake Paul McGee's tiki oasis
in Logan Square. 3154 W. Diversey
Ave., 773-961-7475; lostlaketiki.com
Maude's Liquor Bar This West
Loop hot spot offers cocktails
and French-inspired bites. 840
W. Randolph St., 312-243-9712;
maudesliquorbar.com
Owen + Alchemy Hit refresh at this
goth-inspired juice bar, where a
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Toast the return of this vino-driven
destination by pairing charcuterie
(
above) with a wine from its
impressive selection. 161 N. Jefferson
St., 312-995-6560; bin36.com
Bistronomic
At chef Martial Noguier's charming
Gold Coast bistro, a new lunch menu
showcases such dishes as handmade
ravioli du jour, featuring vegetables
from Nichols Farm & Orchard
(pictured). 840 N. Wabash St.,
312-944-8400; bistronomic.net
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