"Whether you’re having a night out, feeling like a staycation, or are indeed heading to Chicago from out of town, SOPHY in Hyde Park is a sophisticated spot for luxury and libations. When it comes time for some good food and drink, head to the hotel’s restaurant, Mesler, which is known for its seasonal, new-American cuisine in a contemporary, yet cozy space. There’s much to enjoy on this menu, from the housemade tagliatelle to a juicy wagyu flat-iron steak with sweet garlic confit. No matter what you order, make your drink of choice something of the Astral Tequila variety. Perhaps the purple punch margarita, which brings the Blanco tequila together with pineapple, blueberry, triple sec, and lime. Or, for something a little more heady, try the pear margarita, which mixes Astral Tequila’s Reposado with prickly pear, triple sec, and lime." - Ariel Kanter