Get the scoop on the latest hotel, dining, and venue openings in the city. WHAT’S NEW HOTELS Works by emerging artists are on display throughout 21c Museum Hotel Chicago . The chic hotel features 297 guest rooms and suites, along with more than 10,000 square feet of art-filled exhibition and event space. Hyatt Place Chicago/Wicker Park offers 99 modern rooms and suites. Hold a meeting or event in one of the hotel’s three flexible spaces. Or plan a cocktail party at The Kennedy , the seventh-floor rooftop lounge. Sable at Navy Pier Chicago is a stunning new boutique hotel that’s part of the Curio Collection by Hilton. Located adjacent to Festival Hall, the 220-room hotel boasts skyline and Lake Michigan views. The St. Regis Chicago will be the third-tallest skyscraper in the city when it opens later this year. The 101-story tower will house a 191-room hotel and upscale residences, along with restaurants operated by Chicago’s renowned Alinea Group. The 115-room Nobu Hotel Chicago features a Nobu restaurant and The Rooftop at Nobu , an indoor/outdoor lounge overlooking Randolph Street’s Restaurant Row. The hotel also features 3,245 square feet of meeting and event space. The Rooftop at Nobu The dual-branded, 210-room Hyatt Place/ Hyatt House hotel has taken up residence in the former Cook County Hospital, along with Dr. Murphy’s Food Hall and an on-site museum that traces the building’s fascinating history. reflect the recipes of Gaytán’s childhood in Huitzuco, Mexico. James Beard Award-winning chef Carrie Nahabedian cooks up Mediterranean coastal cuisine at Kostali , located in The Gwen Hotel . Elegant private dining spaces are available. Porto restaurant and wine bar in West Town is inspired by fishing villages in Spain and Portugal, and offers an array of seafood dishes. The sun-filled Atrium is perfect for large groups, with communal dining tables and a retractable roof. Transport your guests to Paris at Francois Frankie , featuring classic French fare and a whimsical revolving carousel bar. The Courtyard (dining room) seats 68, while the carousel bar and lounge can accommodate 75 reception-style. The candy-colored Lips Chicago is the first Midwest outpost of the dazzling drag show-and-dinner venue. Plan a diva dinner or cocktail party for up to 200 guests. DINING Opening this year is the newest outpost of Jaleo , owned by renowned Spanish chef and global activist José Andrés. The 10,000-square-foot River North restaurant will serve tapas, paella, and sangria. The hotly anticipated Ever , run by Michelin-starred chef Curtis Duffy, opened in Fulton Market. Expect to spend at least two hours indulging in the multicourse tasting menu. A private dining room accommodates 12 guests. Michelin-starred chef Carlos Gaytán melds his Mexican heritage and love of French cuisine at Tzuco in River North. Dishes like the Guerrero-style pork shank 6 meetinchicago.com
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