Cabra

This quick-service gem serves up tender fried chicken and creative cocktails in a cozy, rustic space with a welcoming patio and a lively vibe.

Low-lit, cozy craft cocktail lounge tucked in a record store with a menu of global sharing plates.

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.

Classic pub inspired by those in the British Isles, with coffees, meat pies, and cocktails.

Brindille is a chic River North bistro serving exquisite French dishes with a twist, all in a stylish setting that whispers sophistication.

Mirrors line the walls of this casual outpost with an extensive menu of Vietnamese & Thai favorites.

Unpretentious Chinese restaurant highlighting regional specialties from Sichuan with a BYOB policy.

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

Discover creative Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes alongside craft cocktails in a chic warehouse setting, complete with a lively atmosphere and multiple bars.

Step into this charming 1930s Italian gem where checkered tablecloths set the scene for hearty homestyle dishes, attentive service, and a cozy patio vibe.