DINING KEY Juniper Spirits & Oysters Gold Coast 1244 N. Dearborn Pkwy. 312-416-5811 juniperspiritsandoysters.com Taste and sip innovation at our restaurant in Chicago’s Gold Coast. #BeHappyMakePlans B B BR D LN $$$ Kendall College School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Loop 18 S. Michigan Ave. 312-752-2328, 866-667-3344 kendall.edu Kendall College offers culinary and hospitality degrees, and features unique venues for special events. The Dining Room is Michelin recommended. B L D $$$ Level Two @ Hyatt Chicago Mag Mile Streeterville 635 N. St. Clair St. 312-274-4444 chicagomagnificentmile.hyatt.com The dining room, lounge, and bar menu feature American regional cuisine, with an equally impressive cocktail, craft beer, and wine list. B B BR L D LN $$$ LH on 21 Loop 85 E. Upper Wacker Dr. 312-357-1200 londonhouse.com Reimagined American cuisine. B BR L D LN $$$$ The Metropolitan Loop Willis Tower, 233 S. Wacker Dr., 67th Fl. 312-876-3200 themetropolitanchicago.com Open to the public for dinner Monday through Saturday. Conveniently make reservations through OpenTable. BJ B L D $$$$ Proxi West Loop 565 W. Randolph St. 312-466-1950 proxichicago.com Proxi takes you on a ride to the world’s most culinary-rich corners. Chef Zimmerman’s dishes celebrate bold flavors through a fresh American lens. B D $$ ROOF on theWit Loop 201 N. State St. 312-239-9502 roofonthewit.com A glamorous escape set 27 stories above it all, ROOF has earned international praise for its stunning design, skyline views, and private event space. B D LN $$$ Sepia West Loop 123 N. Jefferson St. 312-441-1920 sepiachicago.com Located in Chicago’s thriving West Loop, Michelin-starred Sepia features a handcrafted seasonal menu by executive chef Andrew Zimmerman. B L D $$$$ South Side Social South Suburbs 9333 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Lawn 708-229-8888 southsidesocialchicago.com Locally owned restaurant where South Siders and folks of all kinds come together to enjoy an upscale, yet relaxed and comfortable, experience. Staytion Market & Bar Loop 1 W. Wacker Dr. 312-372-7200 marriott.com/hotel-restaurants/ chisr-renaissance-chicago-downtown-hotel/ staytion-market-&-bar Discover a unique place where you can connect, socialize, and relax in a compelling environment while enjoying great street food with a local twist. B B L D LN $$ Summer House Santa Monica Lincoln Park 1954 N. Halsted St. 773-634-4100 summerhousesm.com The California-influenced American restaurant features an ever-changing menu that spotlights locally sourced produce and ingredients, whenever possible. B B BR L D LN $$ Tied House Lakeview 3157 N. Southport Ave. 773-697-4632 tiedhousechicago.com Featuring a James Beard Award-winning chef, a gorgeous private event space, an outdoor patio with fireplace, and an extensive wine and cocktail menu. B BR D LN $$$ Travelle at The Langham River North 330 N. Wabash Ave. 312-923-7705 travellechicago.com Travelle features a contemporary interpretation of seasonal American cuisine. B B BR L D LN $$$$ BBQ/RIBS B =Bar/Lounge J =Live Entertainment B =Breakfast BR =Brunch L =Lunch D =Dinner LN =Late Night $ =less than $15 $$ =$15–25 $$$ =$25–35 $$$$ =$35+ Bub City River North 435 N. Clark St. 312-610-4200 bubcitychicago.com Bub City offers authentic barbecue, 125 different whiskeys, and the best of country music’s up-and-coming artists. BJ L D LN $$ Harry Caray’s Tavern, Navy Pier Streeterville Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave. 312-527-9700 harrycarays.com/harry-carays-tavern-navy-pier.html Waterfront tavern offers a family-friendly barbecue menu in the ideal location to enjoy the excitement of Navy Pier and the beauty of the Chicago skyline. BJ L D LN $$ Cindy’s Loop 12 S. Michigan Ave. 312-940-3552 chicagoathletichotel.com Cindy’s menu focuses on light American fare, driven by seasonally inspired ingredients and a distinctively spirit-driven beverage program. B BR L D LN $$$$ Commons Club Loop 203 N. Wabash Ave. 312-940-4682, 312-940-4747 commonsclub.com This is where work and play intermingle. Where cocktails embolden a palate-pleasing culinary menu. Where guests and locals meet and share stories. B D $$$$ Flora | Fauna River North 11 W. Illinois St. 312-624-9276 florafaunachicago.com A New American bar and restaurant celebrating global flavors in River North. Fulton Market Kitchen West Loop 311 N. Sangamon St. 312-733-6900 fultonmarketkitchen.com Fulton Market Kitchen is a restaurant, lounge, and gallery with globally inspired cuisine, a one-of-a-kind craft cocktail program, and a stunning rotating art collection. B D LN $$$ Harry Caray’s 7th Inning Stretch Magnificent Mile Water Tower Place, 835 N. Michigan Ave. 312-202-0500 harrycarays.com/harry-carays-7th-inning-stretch-mag-mile.html Upscale sports bar in an iconic Chicago setting, with a modern take on classic American food. Diners receive free entry to the adjacent Chicago Sports Museum. BJ L D $$ HotHouse @ DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago – Magnificent Mile Streeterville 300 E. Ohio St. 312-787-6100 doubletreemagmile.com Come explore our urban oasis! Our restaurant and bar invite guests to a communal environment, where you can relax over local craft beer. BRAZILIAN Fogo de Chão River North 661 N. LaSalle St. 312-932-9330 fogo.com Fogo de Chão specializes in offering the finest fire-roasted meats, a gourmet Market Table, hot side dishes, creative cocktails, and award-winning wines. B BR L D LN $$$$ CAJUN/CREOLE Buddy Guy’s Legends South Loop 700 S. Wabash Ave. 312-427-1190 buddyguy.com Chicago’s premier blues club is owned by Buddy Guy, and features local and national blues bands every night. Enjoy a full menu and bar. BJ L D LN $$ CARIBBEAN BAKERY/CAFE/ DELI/DINER Stan’s Donuts & Coffee Loop 181 N. Michigan Ave. 773-939-5312 stansdonuts.com Stan’s Donuts & Coffee serves up freshly made donuts of extraordinary flavors and textures, plus an excellent cup of joe. Starbucks Reserve Roastery Magnificent Mile 646 N. Michigan Ave. 206-749-5925 starbucksreserve.com/en-us/ locations/chicago The Chicago Roastery is a theatrical, experiential shrine to coffee passion, and it is like none other in the world. Mr. Brown’s Lounge Loop 81 E. Wacker Pl. 312-334-6760 mrbrownslounge.com Let’s get together. In 2015, Mr. Brown’s Lounge became the downtown destination for authentic Jamaican cuisine upon the opening of its second location. B L D LN $$ CHINESE MingHin Cuisine Chinatown 2168 S. Archer Ave. 312-808-1999 minghincuisine.com MingHin Cuisine specializes in authentic Cantonese-style cooking and Hong Kong-style dim sum. Dim sum hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and 9 p.m.-2 a.m. B B BR L D LN $ Shanghai Terrace Magnificent Mile 108 E. Superior St. 312-573-6744 peninsula.com Chinese cuisine in a seductive setting reminiscent of a Shanghai supper club from the 1930s. The semi-private dining room can host up to 30 guests. L D $$$ 56 choosechicago.com