ZED 451

739 N Clark St.

If your stomach is on empty, head over to this new downtown spot for a unique dining experience.  A culinary sampling of meats, poultry and fish will flow to your table from the hands of the chef – plus, the amazing Harvest Table, which features delicious combinations of flavorful sides.

Tip: stop by the rooftop bar to sample the crafty cocktails.

C-View

166 E. Superior, Rooftop

Atop the new boutique hotel, Affinia, in Streeterville is the C-View lounge and bar.

This minimalist and modern locale is the perfect place to grab after work cocktails; forget the Hancock building and bypass bustling Michigan Ave to take in the sunset on this relaxing urban oasis!

Old Oak Tap

2109 W. Chicago Ave.

A 1500 square foot beer garden, 12 beers served on tap, over 20 varieties by the bottle and homemade soft pretzels with a Guinness cheese sauce…bye-bye diet and hello, heaven.

This Ukranian Village spot offers more than just bar food: check out the jerk chicken wings, pork sampler and lump crabmeat club.

Piccolo Sogno

464 N. Halsted

Savor the taste of authentic Italian food without leaving the country!  Yes, the talent behind the very successful Coco Pazzo has a new venture, Piccolo Sogno (it means “Little dream” in Italian). 

Dine alfresco on the large patio and enjoy savory pastas or wood-fired pizzas; the flour is even Denominazione D’Origine Protetta certified from Italy!

Duchamp

2118 N. Damen

Jason Freiman, Peter Gogarty and Nick Podesta of Lumen, and Michael Taus of Zealous have combined forces for this contemporary American spot. The menu has global flare; options include East meets West hot wings, smoked salmon tartar and bouillabaisse of Chilean sea bass (to name a few). 

And for an unforgettable Sunday brunch, hit up the patio for a barbeque – communal tables in tow.