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PHOTOGRAPHY BY NEIL BURGER (DISH); JOSHUA AARON WEINSTEIN (BAR); CLAYTON HAUCK (MIRROR WALL; COCKTAIL); GALDONES PHOTOGRAPHY (CHEESE BOARD); COURTESY OF RH (WINE BAR) LOOK SHARP! WHERE TO DINE AND DRINK WITH THE A-LIST THIS SEASON. BY SAMANTHA LANDE Moneygun The story: Impeccable classic cocktails make this no-frills bar the hipster hangout of the moment. The scene: Moneygun ditches polish for a corner bar feel. "We put more effort into the energy of the room," says beverage director Dustin Drankiewicz. "That's what people are digging the most." The verdict: Yet another reason to grab cocktails in the always-buzzing West Loop. moneygunchicago.com 3 Arts Club Café The vibe: "It's a place where anyone can feel at home," says Hogsalt Hospitality founder Brendan Sodikoff of this Gold Coast hangout, where chic ladies lunch beside RH shoppers. The design: Heritage olive trees and a restored historic fountain make this space a true respite from the city hustle. The menu: Don't bypass the RH burger. 3artsclubcafe.com Front Bar The crowd: Culture buffs flock to this Steppenwolf Theatre spot, where guests can watch their favorite actors onstage, then join them for a post-show libation. "It's the perfect atmosphere to continue the conversation," says artistic director Anna Shapiro. The menu: Executive chef Chris Pandel goes for simple scrump- tiousness—think Roman-style pizza and wood-fired sandwiches. The décor: Vintage meets modern, with show memorabilia and a row of transplanted theater seats. steppenwolf.org. . 60 MICHIGANAVEMAG.COM FROM TOP: This fall, Front Bar, Moneygun, and the 3 Arts Club Cafe are offering a sensory feast. SCENE BUZZ