After we published our last restaurant list, we received so many more great recommendations for restaurants in River North that we decided to serve up another course. Here are ten more restaurants you don’t want to miss when dining near our business centers.
Frontera Grill
Two winners of the prestitious James Beard Award can be found a block away from Court House Executive Offices. Carrie Nahabedian, chef and co-owner of NAHA at 500 N. Clark, won the James Beard asard for “Best Chef Great Lakes” this year. NAHA’s food blends Calofornian and Mediterranean flavors and their extensive wine list is created “with the philosophy that food and wine are not only to complimnet each other, but to inspire and touch all of our senses”. Right across the street at 449 N. Clark are Frontera Grill and Topolobampo, where owner Rick Bayless won the James Beard Award for “Best American Chef: Midwest” in 1991 and “National Chef of the Year” in 1995. We are expecting a third concept in the very near future.
Fulton's on the River
Before the weather turns cold (for good) head to Fulton’s on the River at 315 N. LaSalle for the seafood, the steak and a seat on the patio overlooking the action on the Chicago River. No time to sit back and enjoy the view? For quick and light fare, try the new Einstein’s Bros. Bagels at 400 N. Dearborn for a sandwhich soup and salad or a bagel with a shmear.
Hub 51
Hub 51, at 51 W. Hubbard, opened recently and caters to cravings. Richard Melman’s sons, RJ and Jerrod, have created a broad menu with everything from seafood and sushi to tacos and burgers in a great, soaring loft space with a very popular bar. Look for the red high heel. If you are in the mood for authentic regional cuisine, Ben Pao at 52 W. Illinios or India House at 59 W. Grand offer delicious international dining and have affordable lunch specials.
Ben Pao
Wind down for your week at Shaw’s Crab House or its Oyster Bar. This retro seafood house at 21 E. Hubbard offers an exceptional selection of fish and oysters flown in daily. Then, head to Pops for Champagne on the corner of State and Ohio streets to jazz up your life with live music most nights of the week. Serving more than 125 champagnes & Sparkling wines in addition to small plates and desserts, Pops does this all in one of the most celebrated buildings in the city, Tree Studios.
Pops for Champagne
