Alla Vita is a large, popular Italian restaurant in the West Loop.

This is the River North location of the Avec in the West Loop. It's much larger, and yes, they have the bacon-wrapped dates here, too.

Much like Korean BBQ, each table at Holu has a grill where the server (or you, if you like throwing caution to the wind) cooks your steak.

Tzuco is an upscale Mexican restaurant in River North.

Francois Frankie is an all-day French restaurant in the Loop with a rotating carousel bar.

Kumiko is an upscale cocktail bar in the West Loop with high-end bar snacks and a tasting menu in the basement.

South Coast Sushi is a restaurant in the South Loop near McCormick Place.

La Cantina is a Mexican restaurant in the South Loop serving average food.

Chicago Oyster House is a seafood restaurant in the South Loop.

RL is a restaurant in the Ralph Lauren store near the Magnificent Mile.

Gibsons is a classic Chicago steakhouse that deserves its reputation.

Cherry Circle Room is an upscale restaurant on the second floor of the Chicago Athletic Association.

Z Bar is a fancy rooftop bar and restaurant located in the Peninsula Hotel.

Milk Room is an upscale cocktail bar in the Chicago Athletic Association.

Violet Hour is an upscale cocktail bar in Wicker Park.

Drumbar is an upscale cocktail bar in the Raffaello Hotel.