meetinchicago.com chapter for the owners of the former Michelin-starred Parachute. With Korean cuisine as the focus, the chefs have added new menu items such as the return of their beloved bing bread, a Pizza Puff filled with kimchi and pepperoni, and Korean sool drinks. The atmosphere is decidedly casual, with a bar and music as important elements. For fabulous views of the always-buzzing North Avenue Beach, book the iconic Castaways Beach Club . A $3 million renovation of the 22,000-square-foot venue included new dining decks, bars, patios, and cabanas that are available for private events. A portion of the second floor has a new bar earmarked for cocktail parties and corporate events. Castaways can accommodate up to 500+ attendees for a full buyout. South Shore Social Beach Club offers a fun mix of cocktails, sweet treats, and live music. Menu items include the salmon Philly sandwich, chocolate shakes, and the Lakeshore Iced Tea cocktail. The venue, which is located adjacent to the South Shore Cultural Center , also offers group painting lessons, yoga sessions, and line dancing as great team building options. Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants, the group behind popular Chicago restaurants and venues like RPM Steak and The Dalcy event hall in Fulton Market, is bringing a new concept to River North. Chef and partner Thai Dang will lead the Southeast Asian-themed Crying Tiger . David Collins Studio, the design architects for Tre Dita , is bring its savvy vision to Crying Tiger. Acclaimed chef Joe Flamm and his Day Off Group partners, who brought Rose Mary and BLVD Steakhouse to Fulton Market, are launching il Carciofo in the historic foodie haven. The 7,000-square-foot restaurant, housed in an office building at the corner of Fulton and Aberdeen, will also include 3,000 square feet of outdoor space. Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago DINING A second Sunda New Asian location has opened in Fulton Market. Sunda’s chefs meld cooking techniques and flavors commonly found throughout Southeast Asia, including Japan and China, creating traditional culinary experiences with a modern twist. Menu highlights include spicy tuna crispy rice, truffled chicken siu mai, and lemongrass beef lollipops. Book the second-floor party room for private dining. Tre Dita , an exquisite Italian restaurant featuring an open-hearth concept, opened at the luxe St. Regis Chicago hotel. Helmed by James Beard-nominated chef Evan Funke, the menu’s star is handmade pasta, in addition to an array of steaks. Private dining areas are available. The hotel’s Bar Tre Dita offers another imaginative menu from Funke, featuring small plates, pastas, and main dishes like grilled swordfish and porcini-rubbed pork. Goose Island Beer Co. opened an expansive location along the Chicago River at The Salt Shed , an indoor/outdoor entertainment venue on the site of the historic Morton Salt complex. Goose Island’s roster of new and rotating beers join several “always on” brews that include the popular 312. Pair a brew with pub fare for a casual team get-together or plan a private event. Hyde Park welcomed Dawn , a breakfast, brunch, and dinner spot that combines innovation with Southern comfort food. Dishes include starters like chicken-and-waffle bites and fried green tomatoes, along with main courses such as shrimp and grits and salmon croquettes. Dawn can accommodate 150 seated guests. In the Avondale neighborhood, book a dinner at Parachute Hi-Fi , the new
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