Giordano's Pizza Rogers Park

Next is a high-end culinary haven where Grant Achatz serves innovative tasting menus that pay homage to legendary chefs like Charlie Trotter.

Indie cafe serving up coffee, baked goods, wine & craft beers in a stylish, modern space.

Since 1965, this intimate café has been luring lovebirds with upscale fondue, a romantic vibe, and delightful live music for unforgettable date nights.

Hip, 21-&-over bowling alley hangout offering craft cocktails, premium spirits, beer & wine.

Casual, spacious Chinese restaurant with traditional decor, a menu of classic fare & dim sum.

Miami-style soul food outpost owned by DJ Khaled serving hearty fare, lobster & flavored lemonades.

Elevated American fare served in a lively restaurant and bar with a vast patio and board games.

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.

Hip spot for house-brewed cider & beer with creative New American comfort foods & growlers to go.

Step into Gene & Georgetti, a historic Chicago steakhouse where classic Italian flavors meet perfectly cooked meats and a cozy, timeless vibe.