Nafsi

Hip Rick Bayless outpost with a generous mezcal collection to pair with modern Mexican plates.

Beer, hard liquor, and cocktails are served at this trendy club with a disco ball and a dance floor.

Swanky hangout with a downstairs bar plus a lounge & art deco New American supper club upstairs.

Luxury property offering elegant quarters & upmarket dining, plus a fitness room. Set 2 blocks from the high-end shops along the Magnificent Mile, this luxury hotel was built in 1927, and is a 6-minute walk from the Lakefront Trail featuring views of Lake Michigan. Elegant rooms have free Wi-Fi, work desks, energy-efficient fixtures, and luxe beds with Italian linens and feather pillows; suites add separate living rooms. Some accommodations also come with sitting areas and soaking tubs. Dog beds and bowls are available. Perks include meeting space, a clubby lobby lounge with a working fireplace, and a contemporary American restaurant. There's also a fitness room.

Galit is a Michelin-starred Middle Eastern gem that dazzles with huge portions, creative cocktails, and a warm, cozy vibe perfect for gatherings.

MingHin Cuisine offers a lively modern space for dim sum and hot pots in Chinatown, with friendly service and quick bites that cater to diverse tastes.

Lakeside home to the Chicago Bears, this 1924 open-air stadium received a modern upgrade in 2003.

Eli Tea Bar in Andersonville is a vibrant, LGBTQ-friendly tea haven serving up unique loose leaf and bubble teas, plus sweet pastries in a cozy, inclusive space.

Explore nearly 300,000 art pieces from around the globe in this massive museum, where every corner reveals a new treasure waiting to be discovered.