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Middle Eastern standards including falafel, shawarma & shish kebab served in low-key digs.

Hip, stylish rooftop bar/eatery at the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel with choice seasonal fare.

Posh high-rise offering elegant rooms & suites with city or lake views, plus fine dining & a spa. In a skyscraper above a shopping mall, this luxury hotel is a 7-minute walk from the Museum of Contemporary Art and 1 mile from Navy Pier. Refined rooms feature city or Lake Michigan views, and come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and iPod docks, as well as minibars and marble bathrooms. Suites add sweeping views, separate bedrooms and sitting areas; some have fold-out couches. Amenities include a high-end restaurant serving contemporary cuisine, and a spa with health and beauty treatments. There's also an indoor pool and hot tub, plus a sauna, steam rooms, a gym and a fine art collection. Breakfast is extra.

Oriole offers a captivating New American tasting menu in a chic, intimate setting, where every dish and detail is a testament to culinary artistry and exceptional service.

Laid-back locale serving Mexican eats from tacos and quesabirrias to pozole and horchata.

Luxe, modern fine dining in the Peninsula Hotel plus afternoon tea & brunch.

Chain scooping creative flavors of ice cream & frozen yogurt made from local ingredients.

Phodega is a vibrant Vietnamese soup cafe and market, serving comforting pho and delicious snacks amid funky decor and a lively atmosphere.

Prohibition-era bar in a small space that hosts all kinds of live music & dancing on Saturday night.

Charming bistro with a cozy patio serving delightful French seasonal dishes, perfect for a romantic evening or a special gathering.