Brass Tack

"Head to the restaurant within the Waldorf Astoria Chicago to sip unlimited pours of still or sparkling rosé chosen by the Gold Coast restaurant’s sommelier for $40. Weekend brunch features equally luxurious food such as a shrimp cocktail, lobster toast with truffle soft scramble and short rib chilaquiles. Make a reservation through OpenTable." - Samantha Nelson

"It’s not surprising that The Brasserie is expensive, given that it’s located in the Waldorf Astoria. This isn’t the type of place where you might forget you’re in a hotel either—you need to take an elevator to the second floor to reach it. But the dining room is large and comfortable, with a huge bar and a view overlooking the neighborhood shops. The menu has classics like steak frites and tartare, with a few dishes (like a foie gras parfait) that keeps it interesting. Just understand that after dinner, you might not be able to afford shopping anywhere nearby." - adrian kane

"This tasting menu spot is offering family-style meals for carryout. The menu changes regularly, but you can expect there to be both an omnivore and a vegetarian option." - adrian kane

"While celebrity chef Michael Mina’s French restaurant offers tableside rosé service from a roving bar cart during brunch at his Parisian-dressed Margeaux Brasserie on the third floor of the Waldorf Astoria, those looking for outdoor action should head to Petit Margeaux on the first floor. Think French bites and sips, which include, of course, rosé, such as Château Guilhem Pays D’Herault." - Kat Odell

"It’s not surprising that Margeaux Brasserie is upscale and expensive, given that it’s located in the Waldorf Astoria in the Gold Coast. This is not the type of place where you might forget you’re in a hotel restaurant, either - you need to take an elevator to the second floor to reach it. Once you’re in the dining room, though, it does feel large and comfortable, with a huge bar and a view overlooking the high-end neighborhood shops. The menu has classics like steak frites and tartare, with a few more unusual things, like a foie gras parfait, to keep it interesting. Come here for a nice date - just understand that after dinner, you might not be able to afford shopping nearby anytime soon." - Adrian Kane