With uber-cool fashion, accessories & trinkets, the lower-level shop’s walls are decked out with Takashi Murakami prints, & shoppers can peruse trendy gear items such as shades, lighters & tees. En savoir plus .
The kitchen can customize almost any dish for those with food allergies & a variety of ultra-fresh salads are topped with handcrafted dressings. Stop in for a Panini stuffed with prosciutto & fig. En savoir plus .
A full bar stocked with craft brews is also available, while small plates and dinner options include a lamb burger & wild striped bass. Great for those looking for a scenic spot to wind down. En savoir plus .
A series of 21 stations have participants running, jumping, and crawling in quick bursts before they move on to the next one, eventually passing out on a mat while soaked in their own sweat. En savoir plus .
Set to open tomorrow, the River North eatery cooks up organic eggs. . A 20-seat breakfast bar offers no-frills dining, and a reusable coffee mug program encourages environmentally friendly sipping. En savoir plus .
After soft opening yesterday, Studio Paris now offers a much roomier spot to wind down with a cocktail and some DJ-spun tunes. sleek lounge boasts a retractable glass roof and palm trees. En savoir plus .
The company sells art books at outlets such as Urban Outfitters & Saks Fifth Ave, but this outpost hopes to lure fans looking to pick up books about Dali, Calatrava and Dennis Hopper’s photographs En savoir plus .
Aiming to open next week, the Chicago Bagel Authority’s Lakeview branch is setting up shop next to one of the busiest L stops in town, offering on-the-go commuters specialty bagels En savoir plus .
La Colombe takes a much more scaled-down, European-style approach. making the recently opened spot a great place to wind down with a good book or simply stare at one’s delicious cup of java En savoir plus .
This Father’s Day, show the old man your gratitude by picking him up some fine threads at Shrine Haberdashery, a stylish Gold Coast shop that’s stocked with upscale attire. En savoir plus .
Opening today, Chick-fil-A sets up its base on Chicago Avenue in Gold Coast, a mere stone’s throw from the Magnificent Mile, fine restaurants and even a Bentley dealership En savoir plus .
The recently opened pub is owned by the same people behind Beckett’s and Wilde, and will cater to Andersonville residents looking to unwind with a whisky, beer or even a barista-brewed coffee En savoir plus .
Tonight, after a legendary run, the northwest side disco formerly know as Jedynka transforms into Stereo, a sleek, gleaming club that features 10,000 feet of partying space - expect a friendly vibe En savoir plus .
A go-to shop for stylish cyclist-friendly thread. A custom sewing station helps shoppers add a personal touch to bags & the shop also plans to host live music every third Thursday of the month En savoir plus .
Recently opened Heat hopes to garner a more devoted customer base,& has gotten things off on the right foot by putting P. Diddy’s former chef in the kitchen. Try the mini hot dogs & salmon burgers.
Open on June 14th is set to offer diners progressive American cuisine at non-haute prices. The dining room offers a striking space to dine on eel steak, marinated clams, mutton dobe, & veal sweetbread En savoir plus .
Opened earlier this week, Roots Handmade Pizza tosses its hat (and some dough) into a crowded field, hoping to lure crowds that hanker for its Quad City-style pizzas En savoir plus .
On the first Tuesday of June, July and August, guests tasty eats. Family-style picnic tables serve as catalysts for conversation, as well as 2 craft brews included in the $25 admission price En savoir plus .
One of Michigan Avenue’s finest dining establishments, NoMI featured French cooking from chefs Cristophe David and Sandro Gamba before its renovations in January. This Friday welcomes the reopening. En savoir plus .
Many items are vintage, ranging from ‘80s styles that are no longer manufactured to rare, contemporary frames. En savoir plus .
Focusing on preparing shared plates of American cuisine and “meat and three” Southern dishes surrounded by a trio of sides. Even your grandma doesn’t pickle things as well as this. En savoir plus .
Stop in to nosh on a banana walnut bowl, buffalo chicken bowl or an Asian sesame salad (all boasting a low calorie count) while enjoying free wifi or watching ESPN. En savoir plus .
. 27 different VIP areas are spread out over two floors and 9000 square-feet, while a walk-in vodka vault houses around 150 varieties. En savoir plus .
Hone your skills this Friday night attendees will be able to sample more than 80 varieties of high-octane grape juice inside one of the city's most popular cultural institutions. En savoir plus .
Aiming to open on Saturday, Centro will whip up a smorgasbord of items that includes tamales, pickles, ceviche, pork rinds, and flatbreads. Additionally, 30 bottled beers help wash it all down. En savoir plus .
offers a cozy locale for those looking to fill up on deliciously simple fare that’s best enjoyed with cold brews. The restaurant is also temporarily BYOB. En savoir plus .
Opened last week, Porkchop is Dion Antic’s (Bagel on Damen, Rockstar Dogs) latest foray into simple, tasty eats. Stop in late (it’s open until 2 a.m. from Tuesdays through Saturdays).
Stock that new pad with a vintage velvet sofa ($600) and prop those housewarming party beers on a Lane coffee table ($300) while soaking up the compliments. En savoir plus .
Uncommonly fresh ingredients culled from 45 local farms are prepped to perfection but served with minimal fuss amid a welcoming interior adorned with reclaimed barn pieces. En savoir plus .
The name of the game here is kushiyaki, which boils down to a palatable selection of grilled meat, poultry, offal, vegetables & fish cooked on a 600-degree robata grill. En savoir plus .
features a solid selection of casual wear that’s simultaneously simple and stylish. Try on one of several vividly colored Nooka wristwatches, available in many futuristic, eye-catching designs. En savoir plus .
Standard Bar/Grill have revamped the space. A simply badass two-story garage automatic garage door transforms the entire bar into a breezy day drinking spot, with nice booths in the back for lounging
The small joint caters to locals looking to relax after a long day at work. Stop in for hearty eats, like steak sandwich with a side of veggies En savoir plus .
A celebration of international art and antiques, the 5th annual Artropolis takes over the Merchandise Mart this Friday and will offer attendees access to special programs and performances for 4 day. En savoir plus .
Known as one of the coziest & most romantic restaurants. This upcoming Monday, guests can enjoy a four-course dinner paired with select Wollersheim wines. Reservations cost $50. En savoir plus .
After a revamp, the South Loop eatery that has received praise from Chicago Magazine & Bon Appetit finally reopened this week. Returning patrons will be delighted with a new menu of seasonal dishes. En savoir plus .
Located in an old bank vault The Bedford is a new "secret" basement. Try the Jacknife Judys (Templeton Rye, Rishi Vanilla Black Tea Reduction, Cynar, Muscat dessert wine, Orange bitters) En savoir plus .
Tough-as-nails jeans, jackets and work boots ensure shoppers look good whether they’re throwing lumber into the back of their trucks or just hanging out a local pub. En savoir plus .
The season of prototypes, the season of experimentation -- don't you want to mix it up with a raspberry blood orange version? And a watermelon side salad? And some guava cheesecake? En savoir plus .
Working towards a May 1 grand opening, currently slinging scrumptiously steamed Vienna beef dogs in soft-opening mode. The no-nonsense menu also offers Italian beef sandwiches, chili & hand-cut fries. En savoir plus .
Through April 30, photography aficionados can peruse Schapiro’s impressive shots of Robert DeNiro, Marlon Brando and others while admiring the style of two of Hollywood’s most famous actors. En savoir plus .
While obvious selections such as clam chowder and lobster rolls are available, visitors can also nosh on fried clams, steamers (steamed clams), and lobster bisque.
Swing by to grab a margarita or hand-muddled mojito before diving into dishes such as the cascabel ribeye steak, Oaxaca cheese chile rellenos & braised pork shanks topped with chipotle wine sauce. En savoir plus .
Offering patrons a laid-back spot that’s easy on the eyes and run by the same people behind Estelle’s and Easy Bar. Sample 20 beers on draft, flip though the jukebox, or just pound a few back. En savoir plus .
Helmed by Chef Chris Nugent (formerly of Les Nomades), this Lincoln Square BYOB establishment focuses on offering seasonally-inspired fare amid cozy, yet modern confines En savoir plus .
upple red velvet chairs and palm tree branches immediately catch the eye, and there's no air of highbrow stuffiness. En savoir plus .
Seafood, poultry, and all sorts of meats and vegetables are prepped on a sizzling charcoal grill until 1 a.m., filling the air with smells that can work up a solid mouth sweat. En savoir plus .
The Peasantry offers "elevated street food" such as octopus gyros, lamb burgers and big, crispy duck wings. The space is rustic yet refined, and has Scrimshaw on tap. En savoir plus .
Diners looking for good beer and rib-sticking, farm-to-table bites served inside rustic confines can get their fill at The Monkey's Paw. En savoir plus .
The bar offers game-day specials dedicated to the visiting team’s hometown. Those who haven't visited Skyline in ages can stop in for a bowl of Cincinnati chili before a catching a Reds game. En savoir plus .
Diners can still expect an excellent 100-seat outdoor patio & a world-fusion menu. The outdoor seating & inviting indoor bar lend themselves to boozy evenings,& Red Door has nice beer & wine lists. En savoir plus .
A copper-topped bar and mini chandeliers dress up the ambiance, and entrees such as roasted pork or oxtail will help to fill up hungry patrons. En savoir plus .
Button-tufted bar seats and leather booths look comfy enough to nap in, and the cocktail list can also be enjoyed on the outdoor patio during warmer months En savoir plus .
Argent is helmed by Rodelio Aglibot who has fine-tuned a menu that emphasizes dishes from the late 1800s, when Chicago captured the world’s attention by hosting the World’s Fair. En savoir plus .
Chef Dominique Tougne has stepped in to continue whipping up French bistro fare such as steak frites, onion soup and creme brulee. En savoir plus .
Guests can head on up to the 16th-floor rooftop lounge to reward themselves for being so green with a cocktail. En savoir plus .
An extensive selection of more than 200 wines offers patrons something to sip on, while sparkling chandeliers hanging overhead offer something to admire. En savoir plus .
Pro tip: The deck offers great views of the downtown fireworks that go off all summer on Wednesday nights. En savoir plus .
They have tapas, and a decent amount of it, too. There's not too many places around town where you can pull up to the bar, grab a cold brew and order up more than 30 drinking-friendly small plates. En savoir plus .
A charcuterie menu helps start off the night with meat and cheese platters, as well as shrimp cocktails and steak tartar. For something more substantial, patrons can try out filet mignon. En savoir plus .
Visitors can expect younger, party-ready crowd, DJs and plenty of lounging in the plush black leather booths. Around 15 beers are on draft and a late-night menu is also served until 3 a.m. En savoir plus .
The fully equipped metalsmithing studio is stocked with equipment one usually doesn’t have access to. You can attend a workshop or bring in a piece of reclaimed metal & hammer it into an art piece. En savoir plus .
The real draw is the bar’s rustic charm, which is drawn from the dark-wood bar and walls, and the dozens of empty tequila bottles scattered along the walls. En savoir plus .
Located inside a former Turkish bathhouse, Trenchermen offers vintage cocktails and a menu of dishes that can probably be described as “substantial.” En savoir plus .
Whisky from 279 distilleries and 47 varieties of Champagne are available. There is a secret hallway for VIPs, and old-timey black-and-white videos are screened on a mirror that’s actually a TV. En savoir plus .
Besides boasting a rooftop that features tables made from reclaimed barn doors, the spot also has a menu with some pretty good eats. An all-Midwestern beer selection helps wash it all down. En savoir plus .
Contemporary styles fill the shelves at this swank Gold Coast shop, ensuring that visitors will leave exponentially more stylish after each purchase. En savoir plus .
Patrons can enjoy one of the best selections of bubbly and sparkling wines in town. Guests can sample cheeses as well as half-shell oysters, caviar and quail-egg ravioli. En savoir plus .
Inside, rustic wooden bar stools and cushy leather booths await patrons looking to order a vintage cocktail or bottle of wine and peruse the lunch, dinner or late-night menu. En savoir plus .
The Midwestern menu features a good amount of meat -- especially since the restaurant butchers its own meat, makes its own sausage and smokes its own bacon. En savoir plus .
Diners can knock back a jar spiked with white lightning while sampling brisket, roasted duck or a deep-fried duck egg wrapped in sausage. En savoir plus .
Doused in lustrous, eye-catching wood & stocked with more than 20 tap beers, this joint definitely flashes some transatlantic style. Try the the tea-poached tilapia or mussels. En savoir plus .
The sleek decor will fade into the background once you start downing classic cocktails such as a Moscow mule, a Dark & Stormy, or just a rocks glass with 3 fingers of scotch. En savoir plus .
In addition to more than 40 tequila options & a wide selection of margaritas, patrons can warm up with casual eats such as quesadillas, tamales, & churros. En savoir plus .
Share small plates of lamb-encrusted shrimp or wood-grilled octopus, or opt for main entrees such as whole Aegean sea bass and pork-stuffed cabbage. En savoir plus .
Visitors will find a varied selection of sturdy boots, along with boat shoes and fashionable boots for both men and women. Quality apparel is also on hand. En savoir plus .
Diners looking to experience some culinary magic can sample the kitchen wizardry of Chef Alain. The roasted halibut and chicken with carrot-ginger puree provide the foundation for a memorable dinner. En savoir plus .
The menu varies quite a bit, ranging from hot pots with double-smoked bacon and kimchi to lamb ribs with hoisin-rosemary barbecue sauce and steamed Chinese buns. Time to whip out that bib. En savoir plus .
Fifty American and French wine selections and 10 international beers make it a nice spot to come in for a nightcap or post-work drink. En savoir plus .
Patrons will be able to sample precisely assembled cocktails thanks to Mike Ryan running the show behind the bar. They can also expect delectable dishes prepared by Heather Terhune.
The focus here is all on the gyros. Spit-roasted. Crispy and juicy. Wrapped in a house-made pita. Those other gyros just don’t stand a chance. En savoir plus .
If turning your apartment into an impressive Roaring Twenties-style pad is the objective, then this is the place to be. En savoir plus .
Tavern on Rush offers a classic steakhouse menu crafted by executive chef John Gatsos and a glitzy bar that serves up classic cocktails catering to discerning drinkers. En savoir plus .
Zipfit helps customers find their ideal denim through the use of an iPad app, resulting in a streamlined shopping experience that busy professionals who want to look good will certainly appreciate. En savoir plus .
A classic arcade bar where you can score craft brew pints such as Sixpoint Resin and Central Waters Satin Solstice while throwing down in games of Donkey Kong, NBA Jam and Tecmo Bowl. En savoir plus .
It has tasty eats such as kalbi-style short ribs, chicken and waffles, and brown-sugar sea scallops with bacon...Oh, and more than 100 varieties of vodka. En savoir plus .
They’ll hook you up with a vintage camera or something newer that looks retro-chic, helping you to snap some photos that won’t just get buried in a hard drive. En savoir plus .
In the past it served as a speakeasy, and today it’s a great spot to enjoy half a glass of Jameson before heading through the back door for an amazing meal at the adjacent Athenian Room. En savoir plus .
