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As an American Express® Cardmember, we invite you to ask the editorial team an entertainment related question. Our entertainment editors will provide expert answers, with other Cardmembers providing additional input on the best in city entertainment!
Q: I will be in Chicago the weekend of Dec. 9th and want to take my fiance out for her birthday. Can you recommend a romantic but hip & trendy restaurant that is the talk of the town right now? Also, please recommend a trendy lounge or wine bar for after dinner drinks.
Well, the hottest place in town right now has got to be Alinea — but good luck getting in on such short notice. For an amazing meal without the months-long waiting list, Blackbird or its sister small-plate spot next door, Avec, are the way to go. Both are run by chef Paul Kahan, whose culinary accolades include Food & Wine Best Chef 1999.
After dinner, head a bit further west on Randolph to The Tasting Room. Located above Randolph Wine Cellars, The Tasting Room offers 100 wines by the glass — and a gorgeous view of the city skyline.
Blackbird
619 W. Randolph St., Chicago
312-715-0708
Avec
615 W. Randolph St., Chicago
312-337-2002
The Tasting Room
1415 W. Randolph St., Chicago
312-942-1313
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