Chicago Official Visitors Guide - Summer/Fall 2008 - (Page 78) dine Avenue M A contemporary American steak house, the latest hybrid of fine dining and ultra lounge. Featuring a highly designed space with 30-foot ceilings, two levels and a 2,000-sq.-ft. outdoor patio. Experience River West’s newest destination. L: Wed.–Fri. 11am–3pm.; Sun.–Fri. 4pm–2am; Sat. 4pm– 3am. Res. Accptd., Valet, X, $$$. 695 n. Milwaukee Ave., 312-243-1133, www.avenue-m.com enhanced the environment and décor and created an expanded menu including many contemporary dishes. Mon.–Wed. 10:45am– 9pm; Thurs. & Fri. 10:45am–10pm; Sat. 11:30am–10pm. Rec. Accptd., X, $$. 17 W. Adams st., 312-427-3170, www.17westattheberghoff.com down-home cookin’ with down-home warmth, just the way Forrest and Bubba would have done it. Sun.–Thurs. 11am– 11pm; Fri. & Sat. 11am–midnight, bar open until 1am. Winter hours: Sun.–Thurs. 11am– 10pm; Fri. & Sat. 11am–11pm. Valet, X, $$. navy Pier, 700 e. Grand Ave., 312-252-4867, www.bubbagump.com Blackbird Restaurant Blackbird was given Avenues Awarded four stars from Chicago magazine, Chicago Sun-Times and Chicago Tribune, Avenues serves contemporary cuisine. A discriminating wine list and meticulous service round out the Avenues experience, making it one of Chicago’s greatest dining triumphs. Accommodates 72 guests; a private dining room accommodates 12 guests. D: Tues.–Thurs. 5:30pm– 10pm; Fri. 5:30pm–10:30pm. Sat. 5pm– 10:30pm. Res. Accptd. 108 e. superior st., 312-573-6754, www.peninsula.com a four-star rating by Mobil 2000 Travel Guide. Voted one of Chicago’s top five restaurants by Gourmet magazine and has received 3.5 stars from the Chicago Tribune and SunTimes. Home to Chef Paul Kahan, winner of the James Beard Award for Best Chef of the Midwest in 2004. L: Mon.–Fri. 11:30am–2pm; D: Mon.–Thurs. 5:30pm–10:30pm; Fri. & Sat. 5:30pm–11:30pm. Res. Accptd., Valet, X, $$$. 619 W. randolph st., 312-715-0708, www.blackbirdrestaurant.com inside the Merchandise Mart in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, bluprint restaurant & lounge features creative American cuisine and avant-garde design in a comfortable ambience. L: Mon.–Fri. 11:30am– 2pm; D: Mon.–Sat. 5pm–close. Lounge Mon. –Sat. 2pm–close. Res. Accptd., Valet, X, $$. 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, #135, First Fl., 312-410-9800, www.bluprintchicago.com Cafe 103/Beverly’s Pantry Fine dining, Contemporary American seasonal menu. BYOB. L: Wed.–Sat. 11am–2pm; D: Wed.– Sat. 5pm–10pm; Sun. 4pm–8pm. Res. Accptd., X, $$. 1909 W. 103rd st., 773-238-5115, www.cafe103.com The Cafe features sophisticated seasonal specialties and classic Ritz-Carlton favorites. Experience Chef Mark Payne’s “Up Market” dinner menu offering shared plates, local and organic produce, pastas, wild fish, grassfed beef, artisan cheeses and breads and an exquisite wine list. Sun.–Thurs. 6:30am– 11pm; Fri. & Sat. 6:30am–midnight. Res. Accptd., Valet, X, $$. 160 e. Pearson st., 312-573-5160, www.fourseasons.com/chicagorc/dining.html The Cafe at the Ritz-Carlton Chicago bluprint restaurant & lounge Located Bennigan’s Grill & Tavern Serious food served with a side of fun. American-style restaurant specializing in steaks, seafood, burgers, sandwiches and salads. Open for breakfast at 8am daily. Sun.–Thurs. 8am– 12:30am; Fri. & Sat. 8am–1:30am. X, $. 150 s. Michigan Ave., 312-427-0577, www.bennigans.com Berghoff Restaurant The Loop’s newest casual dining experience. We’ve taken the best of the former Berghoff bar and Cafe Nordstrom Casual American cont. ™ Bubba Gump Shrimp Company Step into the world of Forrest Gump and enjoy barbecue ribs, fish and chips and, of course, lots of shrimp. It’s casual, it’s fun and it’s restaurant that evokes images of a contemporary marketplace. Salads, soups, pizza and pasta. Mon.–Sat. 10am–8pm; Sun. 11am–6pm. X, $. 55 e. Grand Ave., 312-464-1515, www.nordstrom.com cont. ™ pg 78 £ Two ways to get more information: call 1-877-CHICAGO or go to choosechicago.com http://www.17westattheberghoff.com http://www.bubbagump.com http://www.avenue-m.com http://www.cafe103.com http://www.blackbirdrestaurant.com http://www.peninsula.com http://www.fourseasons.com/chicagorc/dining.html http://www.bluprintchicago.com http://www.bennigans.com http://www.nordstrom.com http://choosechicago.com
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