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Food & Wine

  • The Gage Impressive whiskey flights, great views, great menu.  Interesting and addictive take on mussels (with curry).  The pepper salmon sandwich is awesome and goes well with many of the whites on the glass list. 

  • Henri This is located next door to the The Gage their sister restaurant. Chef Dirk Flannigan just returned from doing his first James Beard House dinner – a huge honor and reflection of his talent. There Niçoise salad is one of my favorites (served at lunch). Wine list is phenomenal.

  • DMK Burger Bar This place has the best burgers I have ever had. The hatch green chili burger (#4) is awesome (and my favorite). I have had all of the burgers there and there is not a bad one on the menu. I highly recommend this place…the entire menu is delicious.

  • Floss Food Trucks/Meatyballs Mobile If you follow them on Twitter or text you can figure out where they will be. Meatballs galore – and some of the best I have ever had. 

  • Avec Mediterranean inspired, as well as a huge selection of small plates. Wine list is mostly French, Italian, and Spanish wines, nice selection.

  • Kith & Kin Love the concept, as well as the menu. You might consider doing brunch here too.

  • Leopold Chicago Belgium inspired food and beer. I really don’t think you can go wrong with any of the beer or plates here.

  • Bangers & Lace Enormous craft beer selection as well has a nice selection of gastropub small plates.

Hotels

 

  • Inn of Chicago (Streeterville/Mag Mile): 162 E. Ohio Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611 (map).   Cheap and on Mag Mile.  You are in a good locale for shopping and dining.  Within a short cab ride for even more dining options, art gallery's and museums.

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