A ton of restaurants and bars have recently opened at the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel (12 S. Michigan Ave. 844-312-2221). Here’s the rundown:
Drawing RoomLocation: Second floorOpen: 7 a.m.-midnight dailyGood for: A working breakfast with your laptop, a first date, wine and oysters with pals before dinner elsewhereMilk RoomLocation: Second floor, just past the Drawing RoomOpen: 7 a.m.-3 p.m. daily for coffee and pastries. Bar hours (5 p.m.-midnight) will debut in a few weeks, opening date to be announcedGood for: A pre-theater drink, impressing your booze snob friend
Game RoomLocation: Second floor, just past the Drawing Room and Milk RoomHours: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. dailyGood for: After-work drinks with your officemates, first stop for a bachelor or bachelorette party
Cherry Circle RoomLocation: Second floor, through the Game RoomHours: 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 5 p.m.-midnight daily. Make reservations online at cherrycircleroom.com or call 312-792-3515.Good for: Special occasion date, boozy weekday brunch, secret rendezvous in a high-backed booth, a burger at the bar
Cindy’sLocation: 13th floor (take the elevator)Hours: 3 p.m.-2 a.m. daily (3 a.m. Saturdays), with weekend brunch hours beginning in mid-July. Email [email protected] for reservations.Good for: A cocktail with an Instagram-worthy view, a group dinner when someone else is buying
Shake ShackLocation: First floor, south side. Open: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. Direct phone: 312-646-6005Good for: Late-night milkshake runs, speedy lunch after visiting Millennium Park or the Art Institute with out-of-towners
Vosges Haut-ChocolatLocation: First floor, north sideOpening: In October, exact date to be announcedGood for: Splurge-worthy gifts for yourself or others
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