Dante's Pizzeria

Funky spot for craft cocktails by the ounce paired with creative bar food in a retro-chic setting.

Sophisticated quarters with free Wi-Fi, plus loaner bikes, a lively bar & a celeb-chef restaurant. Located 4 blocks from the Lakefront Trail, this chic, luxe hotel is a 6-minute walk from the El train, and 2 miles from Millennium Park and Lincoln Zoo. The sophisticated rooms are decorated with contemporary photography, and feature Italian linens, iPod docks, 42-inch flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Suites have separate living areas; some add an outdoor terrace. Amenities include free loaner bikes and iMacs. There's also a stylish coffee lounge and bar, which features a fireplace and rustic wood walls, plus a screening room, a lively bar and fine dining restaurant created by celeb chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten.

Bangers & Lace is a rustic-chic spot in Evanston, serving elevated pub fare like gourmet sausages alongside a vast selection of craft beers.

Showroom for modern furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom, office, and outdoors.

Contemporary rooms & suites in a chic hotel featuring a bar & a 24/7 gym, plus Wrigley Field views. A 4-minute walk from both an El station and the famous Wrigley Field baseball park, this chic boutique hotel in the vibrant Lakeview neighborhood is 2 miles from concerts at the Riviera Theatre. Bright, contemporary rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows feature free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus views of the baseball park or the neighborhood. Suites add pull-out couches. Some have balconies. Kids stay at no charge with an adult. Room service is offered. A 24/7 fitness center is on-site. A fashionable bar has an all-day menu. Parking is available for a fee, as is breakfast served in a warmly decorated dining room.

Plant-based burgers, Asian-inspired entrees & housemade desserts served in relaxed surrounds.

Vajra is a chic spot in Wicker Park, offering elevated Indian and Nepalese fare alongside inventive cocktails in a beautifully inviting space.

New American sharing plates & an extensive wine list in a small storefront with booths & a patio.

Kumiko offers a hip space where imaginative Japanese bites and expertly crafted cocktails create a unique and stylish experience worth indulging in.

This charming stationery shop is a treasure trove of custom invites and unique gifts, radiating a warm atmosphere that feels like an artist's studio.