Alla Vita

All-day venue with floor to ceiling windows, combining an American eatery, cafe, bakery, plus a wine and cocktail bar.

Fashionable, riverfront locale for seafood-based fine dining with pasta, steaks & premium full bar.

Relaxed quarters, some with city views, in a refined hotel offering complimentary Wi-Fi & a pool. On the former site of the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, and surrounded by the shops and restaurants of the Magnificent Mile, this polished hotel is a 10-minute walk from an El station. Relaxed rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows, free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus safes, minifridges, and tea and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms have city views. The 1- and 2-bedroom suites add separate living space. Amenities consist of a pool, coin-operated laundry facilities and 5,609 sq ft of meeting space. Breakfast (fee) is available in a 24-hour convenience store.

Maxwells Trading in the West Loop marries Asian flavors with global flair in a chic warehouse setting where inventive dishes and upbeat vinyl vibes create an electric dining experience.

Neighborhood bar offering happy hour, open mic nights, live music, and games such as darts.

Decadent cafe-bar with whimsical decor for loaded shakes, cookie flights, frozen bars, and cocktails.

Lardon is a charming Logan Square cafe known for its stellar charcuterie and delicious breakfast sandwiches, perfect for a casual bite.

Laid-back place with updated pub eats, frozen cocktails & beer in a space with a lake-house vibe.

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.