"Distance: 7 min drive / 28 min walk Apolonia is a Mediterranean restaurant conveniently located near McCormick Place and the plethora of hotels in its vicinity. It’s a bright and airy space, which will be a welcome change after spending the afternoon in the dark watching the Planet Nine Sky Show at Adler Planetarium. Every dish on the menu at this upscale spot has multiple layers of flavor, like buttery truffle puff bread and fiorentini topped with a pork sugo. Even “the pistachio,” a dessert made with only one main ingredient (albeit in gelato, pastry, oil, and candied form), is surprisingly complex. After dinner, you can head next door to VU Rooftop for drinks and one of the best views of the city." - veda kilaru
