Even those with completely different musical tastes agree when it comes to the taste of food. It's unanimously yummy. The same goes for the eclectic atmospheres of Restaurants and Bars that range from tents made of wrought iron and draped with imported fabric to a sprawling space with 35-foot ceilings.
House of Blues Restaurant A cure for the homesick, this comfort food warms hearts and soothes cravings for down-home cooking. Open daily for lunch and dinner
Kaz Bar It's a place The Clash wish they could rock?a sexy Moroccan-style bar that jumps with live music on weekends. Funkadelic, blues, boogie woogie, rock, pop, alternative-all the music that gets you shaking sets the soundtrack for Chicago's hottest night spot. Come early and enjoy a martini while settled into a plush banquette. You'll need the relaxation before the bands come on and bring you to your feet.
Bin 36 A hybrid wine bar-restaurant-retail shop, Bin 36 effortless blends all three concepts under a cloud-brushing 35-foot ceiling. The result is undeniably delicious. "Fine dining and great wining are balanced with a refreshing lack of pretension and an abundance of charm." Hours - 6:30am to 11pm Reservations - suggested but not required
Smith & Wollensky's There's nothing frou-frou about this steakhouse where everything entrιe is well done, so to speak. Hours - 11:30 am to 12am Reservations - Not required but suggested