National Restaurant Association Show 2016: Guide to Chicago Food & Drink
What happens when hoards of Chefs, Bartenders and Hospitality Professionals descend upon Chicago? We’re sure you have an idea!
There’s a lot to see and even more to eat. So after the show, when you’re hungry for more, we’ve picked some of our favorite spots around the city.
We recommend booking a table where applicable.
Near the Show
Looking for something close?
Raw fish specialist featuring oysters, sushi & seafood mains.
Extensive tapas menu & several kinds of paella, plus sangria & patio.
Casual Thai spot with a large menu of faves including pad thai & curries.
Upscale restaurant serving seasonal New American dishes.
A Chinatown favorite serving handmade dumplings.
Bars Worth Visiting
Live music, rooftops and all.
Cash-only bar with craft beer, pub food & live music.
American fare & craft cocktails in a stylish setting with a patio.
Modern farm-to-table fare popular for whiskey & craft cocktails.
Prohibition-era bar in a small space that hosts live music on Saturday.
Live electric blues playing every night at this cozy space.
Late-night cocktail lounge featuring live jazz, funk, reggae, rock & more.
Pizza.
That is all.
Casual pizzeria serving coal-oven pies with thin crusts & premium toppings.
Casual chain known for deep-dish pizza and other classic Italian food.
Chicago-style deep-dish & thin-crust pizzas, plus Italian comfort fare.
Two wood-burning ovens serving upscale Italian fare, thin-crust pizza & wine.
Local family chain for Italian classics & Chicago-style, deep-dish pizzas.
Cash-only eatery serving its famous pizza-pot-pies plus grinders & more.
Before You Depart
Do yourself a favor, venture out and visit some cult favorites.
A creative seafood & pork-focused menu plus global brews.
Upscale “diner” works with ingredients ranging from bologna to foie gras.
Small plates, house-cured meats & a lengthy wine list in small, lively quarters.
Stephanie Izard’s diner serving gourmet takes on comfort food classics.
Mario Batali’s sprawling outpost featuring Italian eateries & food markets.
Industrial lounge features cocktails sourced from on-site stills.
Famous taproom offering beer tastings, snacks, & regular live music.
For more on food & dining from the GeoStory Team, follow us on Twitter.
