Snag a hot seat for date night. There’s a reason Milk Room is Chicago’s favorite speakeasy. A few, actually. Maybe it’s the intimate, candlelit space. Maybe it’s the extensive selection of rare spirits, or the delicately composed cocktail bites that go alongside them. Of course, a bar this beloved can be hard to get into. Learn how to score a spot from the bar manager himself, and check out more One Who Keeps the Books while you’re at it, too.
Grab a meal near the United Center. Whether you’re catching a game or a concert, there is truly so much good food near the United Center. Want wings and a beer? Head to Guinness Open Gate Brewery. A refined Italian meal? Gioia. Bocaditos is your stop for happy hour margaritas, oysters, and tacos, while Bonyeon offers a refined all-beef omakase from famed chef Sangtae Park. For more inspiration, our guide to eating near the United Center, along with plenty of others.
72 Delicious Hours: Got three days in Chicago? We’ve got your food and drink itinerary ready to go. In between your architecture tour, museums, and perhaps a jaunt to the gorgeous Chicago Botanic Garden, we suggest you hit some of the city’s most exciting restaurants, from Omakase Yume to Lula Cafe, with cocktails from Milk Room and a duck dog at The Duck Inn. Here’s your guide to three excellent days of eating. And check out our guides for other cities, too.
Go behind-the-scenes: If you’re a fan of the Logan Square trio Lardon, Union, and The Meadowlark, check out this inside look with founder Steve Lewis at how they all came to be. Which one will you visit (or revisit) first? It’s a tough call between steak frites (Lardon), a burger with Wisconsin cheddar and bone marrow aioli (Union), and broccoli-cheddar arancini (The Meadowlark). When you’re full, catch the rest of our Resy features here.
New to the Hit List (September 2024) Monteverde, La Josie, Mano a Mano, Sanders BBQ Supply Co., Mei’s, The Gundis Kurdish Kitchen, Indus Progressive Indian Cuisine.
