Z Bar

"This is a fancy spot at the top of The Peninsula, a luxury hotel near Michigan Ave. Because of its location, it has a great view of the Magnificent Mile, which makes it an ideal place to take out-of-towners. You’ll find small plates like foie gras-filled bon bons and marrow “poppers” (which are basically tater tots filled with bone marrow). Come here and eat some expensive bar food with anyone you’re trying to impress—like visiting colleagues, or your soon-to-be sister-in-law who kind of hates the city." - veda kilaru

"This is a fancy spot at the top of The Peninsula, a luxury hotel near Michigan Ave. Because of its location, it has a great view of the Magnificent Mile, which makes it an ideal place to take out-of-towners. You’ll find small plates like daikon frites and caviar potato bites. Come here and eat some expensive bar food with anyone you’re trying to impress—like visiting colleagues, or your soon-to-be sister-in-law who kind of hates the city." - adrian kane, veda kilaru

"Located within Guaranteed Rate Field, the Vizzy View Bar was known for selling the Campfire Milkshake during the White Sox's 2024 season. Fans could order the shake at the bar, receive a receipt, and pick it up at a designated station. The shake became a symbol of the season, selling out quickly during games and contributing to significant sales revenue. The bar offered a well-organized system for distributing the popular drink, which was a rare bright spot during a disappointing season for the White Sox." - Ashok Selvam

"At Z Bar, the contemporary cocktail lounge on the Peninsula hotel’s sixth floor, one can sip a Manhattan served over ice that’s laced with 24-karat gold flakes and garnished with black truffle or saffron bitters. The cocktail list spans the globe in terms of flavors and spirits, while the terrace provides glowing views of the Mag Mile. Book a table through Tock." - Samantha Nelson, Naomi Waxman, Ashok Selvam

"It’s easy to feel awe-inspired upon entering Z Bar, an upscale lounge in The Peninsula Hotel . Bold, globally inspired flavors pepper the menu here, as showcased by snacks and share plates like tuna tartare with mango and yuzu, chicken karaage with spicy yuzu aioli, and daikon frites with Chinese lap cheong. Dessert is just as satisfying—namely, the refreshing Grand Marnier granita or warm vanilla bean beignets with chocolate, raspberry, and vanilla dipping sauces. The skyline views and Insta-worthy sippers make this an ideal spot for that big-deal date." - Nicole Schnitzler