Spiaggia is an upscale Italian restaurant in Streeterville with excellent Italian food.

Tzuco is an upscale Mexican restaurant in River North with underwhelming food.

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.

Blackbird is an upscale restaurant in the West Loop with tasting menu options and a great weekday lunch.

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.

Devereaux is the fancy rooftop bar at the Viceroy Hotel in the Gold Coast.