"Fire tables and heat lamps ensure that VU Rooftop Bar can keep offering views of Lake Michigan and South Loop skyline sunsets even when the temperatures dip. Visit for an all-you-can-eat buffet brunch or late-night snacks like popcorn shrimp and corn fritters with a mezcal negroni or an old fashioned. There’s also plenty of space inside the spot on the 22nd floor if it does get too chilly. Make a reservation through OpenTable." - Samantha Nelson