February 2012
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REVIEW: Heaven on Seven - Rush
The location:
600 N. Michigan Ave. | (312) 280-7774 | HeavenOnSeven.com
The setting:
At midday, Heaven on Seven-Rush is quiet and laid-back, with 150 seats sectioned into several cozy rooms.
The food:
Shrimp is another mainstay here, notably in a fully loaded po’ boy ($13.95). Soaked in hot sauce, lightly floured and fried, the crustaceans are garnished with roasted garlic...
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REVIEW: Bar Toma
The location:
110 E. Pearson St. | (312) 266-3110 | BarTomaChicago.com
The setting:
Tag this one for casual entertaining, North Michigan Avenue-style, and book a seat in the wine bar, where semi-private red booths provide space for iPads and papers. There are nearby hooks for bulky coats, a low-key soundtrack and an ice-breaking view into the bustling pizza kitchen.
The food:
The...
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Here’s video of ‘Luminous Field’ lighting up Cloud Gate (AKA “The Bean”) in Millennium Park, courtesy of Fox Chicago. The interactive video/audio project, created by Luftwerk, will (officially) debut tonight at 6 p.m. and remain on display through Feb. 20.
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REVIEW: Acadia
The location:
1639 S. Wabash Ave. | (312) 360-9500 | AcadiaChicago.com
The setting:
The 70-seat space, including a main dining room divided by a transparent curtain and a smaller salon, is a modern oasis of cool, muted colors with white upholstered club chairs.
The food:
The 20-seat bar and lounge has its own menu of high-end snacks for the neighborhood crowd — burgers, mussels,...
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