Right now that 4,000-square-foot patio just sits there, taunting you, but come summer—or even, say, 60 degrees—you’ll be the first one out on deck. In the meantime, console yourself with floor-to-ceiling river views from inside South Branch Tavern and Grille, a new happy-hour destination that opened in the Loop last week…
There’s only one Gold Coast bar I haven’t tried yet, so after a party last night at the Hermès flagship on Oak Street, I tried to enlist a few friends to help me check out the neighborhood’s only Cancun-themed spot. “Who wants to go to Paradise Cantina?” I proposed brightly as we stood on the sidewalk, debating our options…
Emmy Rossum sings at the JW Marriott on Monday night Photo: WireImage for JW Marriott Monday night’s lavish grand-opening bash for the new JW Marriott hotel in the Loop reminded me of prerecession partying, circa 2006. Gift bags! A full bar! Lobster on the buffet! Even a celebrity attendee! On a small “red” (actually black) … Read more
MAKING HAY: A Rock Bottom vet plays the beer market with a new brewpub
It’s warmish, it’s flattish, it’s British, and, depending on how seriously you take your brews, it’s authentic. Selections rotate often.
Chef Brian Jupiter offers twists on traditional American suppers at this new 90-seat modern saloon.
Ed Culleeny, formerly of Ben Pao, partners with Shawn Li for a new Chinese restaurant.
The star chef realizes his vision of a modern bistro in the former Eve space.
This colorfully cozy storefront offers everything from vegetarian stews and dainty grilled lamb chops to a slew of kebabs.
GT FISH & OYSTER: The corner of Wells Street and Grand Avenue is about to be knee-deep in bivalves
