The menu here is classic French Bistro (pommes frites, white wine mussels, steak tartare) perfectly executed. The decor is contemporary New York, but the crowd is all Chicago. En savoir plus .
From cute ruffled party dresses to beautiful hand-forged jewelry, everything you’ll find at this amazing little boutique comes from local Chicago designers. En savoir plus .
There’s no going wrong here: snag a seat in the back and try the grilled octopus with spiced carmellini beans or the incredible polenta fries. For more, follow us on 4sq or at www.renhotels.com. En savoir plus .
Lots of people come here to work (there are outlets everywhere, and wifi is free), powered by espressos, lattes, ‘drip’ coffee, and incredible cold-brewed iced coffees made by expert baristas. En savoir plus .
The pancakes are a local delicacy, but the toppings – which range from ripe berries and marscapone cheese to tiramisu and chocolate – are what set them apart. En savoir plus .
Book an appointment with Patrick Lewis, one of Chicago’s top hair stylists and its undisputed scalp-masseuse champion. En savoir plus .
The self-service wine dispensing systems, each offering 10 outstanding varietals by the glass (red, white and sparkling), mean you won’t be interrupted by a server or have to wait for your next glass. En savoir plus .
From its flickering neon facade to its horseshoe bar, and sunken, velvet-lined stage (not to mention its status as a one-time Capone hangout) it’s as credible-looking as a jazz lair you’ll find. En savoir plus .
The bone-in filet is pretty spectacular, its buttery-soft meat perfectly seasoned, best rare and barely singed by the flame. Try their Old-Fashioned too – it’s one of the best cocktails in Chicago. En savoir plus .
The vast majority of the beers here are from the small, extraordinary breweries around the world, including many esoteric, seasonal or hard-to-find brews, so there’s always something new to try. En savoir plus .
Platters of gleaming, fresh oysters, piles of juicy porchetta and a ribeye steak dry-aged for 60 days are extraordinary, and even better paired with beers from Publican’s world-class beer list. En savoir plus .
One corner of the store is usually given to an artist exhibition, which is fitting, given that Judy Maxwell feels more like a gallery than a store. En savoir plus .
Try the Sepia Noodles topped with avocado-chive, pickled watermelon and garlic, or the Braised Pork Belly with sugar snap peas, coconut, vanilla and plums. En savoir plus .
The twice-cooked fries alone are worth the trip and the boisterous pub atmosphere is exactly what you want when you’re tearing into a moan inducing burger of this caliber. En savoir plus .
Try the Pig Face Poutine - a combination of sweetbreads and fries, it's the richest, and the most popular dish. Served late into the night, of course. En savoir plus .