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change is constant
Need six-feet-separated solo sitting spots this month—but commodious huddle/lounge space by year’s end? Allsteel’s got you covered with Jetty:Mod by Bendtsen Design Associates. It doesn’t get more modular than this: the kit-of-parts comprises a suite of arms, legs, cushions, tables, and screens, all available in myriad materials, that can be combined—
and even reconfigured and augmented—as desired to form whatever type of seating or sectional you require, from a sinuous breakout-area lounge to a petite nook. space 1120
a-plus! New from the textile innovators at Designtex is Plus, a medium-scale geometric repeating in a blend of postconsumer-recycled polyester, cotton, and solution-dyed nylon. The textured specialty construction gives the fabric the soft, crisp feel of cotton and the look of wefted yarn. And the six colorways come in nature-inspired tones: Fog, Lake, Ember, Sun, Ocean, and Cloud. We’ll take them all. space 303
Talk about drag-and-drop: Sebastian Herkner’s Tote lounge chair for Davis Furniture has a leather handle so you can “grab and go” anywhere around the office. More details on page 26. space 3-115
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round and round When Stephen Burks teamed with Dedon to design a hanging lounge chair that looks and feels less enclosed than the norm, he alighted on a unique proposition: using Dedon Fiber to wrap an organically shaped powder-coated aluminum frame rather than weaving with the fiber. The result is an open and airy “chaos theory–esque” cradle with a plump seat cushion and a fixed head cushion for lounging. Brave the Mart elevators and head up to floor 14 to learn more about Kida. space 1450
Ultra-adjustable HAG Capisco is designed to support all seated work styles, from perching to sitting sideways or even backward, with your torso facing the backrest. Conceived by Norwegian designer Peter Opsvik for 9to5 Seating, the curved seat is reminiscent of a horse-riding saddle: the contours open up the hip angle, which in turn extends the spine and opens up the chest, promoting a natural upright position that helps fight fatigue throughout the day. No more 3PM sluggishness? Sold. space 1095
BREAKING NEWS NEWS 1 Breaking News 3 Today’s Top Picks 5 Designer Highlights 8 Snap Shot: CF Stinson 14 IIDA Awards Winners PRODUCTS 3RD FLOOR 20 Arper 22 Stylex 24 Martin Brattrud 26 Davis Furniture
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hey now, haworth! It’s a big year for Haworth, which nabbed two HiP Awards on Sunday and yesterday unveiled new showroom, lobby, and outdoor vignettes, all designed by Studio Urquiola—the outfit behind some of the brand’s most innovative offerings. The spaces were conceived to best highlight the manufacturer’s work-from-anywhere (including third space) products. Visit all venues to check out Pergola, a freestanding workspace that doubles as a space divider, curated selections from the company’s partnership with Emeco, and Haworth’s collaborations with Tarkett (for the Mart lobby flooring) and Khloros Interior Landscaping (for biophilic elements). Get to work! spaces 312 and 3-121
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DESIGNERHIGHLIGHTS Although the designer founded his eponymous studio in 2007, focusing on Australian-made lighting and furniture, he got his start in the field much earlier, as a teenager crafting tables with tools passed down from his carpenter grandfather. “We were always making things,” Gardam says of his Melbourne childhood. Today he’s perhaps best known for his marble lamps, but a new collaboration with Hightower looks set to cement his star status in the North American contract market. Adapt from Hightower Studio x Ross Gardam, a collection manufactured in High Point, North Carolina, has nine products including settees, curved or straight sectionals, and pivot and end tables. Key design details are the French seams and the stackable back panels that allow for low-, mid-, and high-back seating to be integrated into one modular configuration. Peekaboo metal nodes connecting the panels add finesse. Congrats on the HiP Award! space 1110
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sit and chill with paola navone
Call it “macro-weaving”: A chunky handcrafted olefin rope is interlaced to form a nubby and enveloping outdoor side chair that comes in three colors—Aubergine, Peacock, and Pepper. Said chair is part of the Interior Design Hall of Famer’s Chopstix collection (named for the table’s spiky angled legs). Together, seat and table form a refreshing al fresco entertaining set—which earned Janus et Cie a HiP Award on Sunday! spaces 310a and 1420
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cf stinson SPACE 10-150 The company debuts a host of wellness-focused intros this NeoCon, including new releases from its recently acquired contract brand, Anzea Textiles. Among Anzea’s high-performance offerings is its inaugural collection of window treatment fabrics. The broad range of offerings, from sheers to room-darkening options, come in flameretardant or Trevira CS polyester. The launch is well-timed: As clients increasingly desire to leverage the health benefits of incorporating natural light and views into spaces, it’s becoming increasingly important for designers to modulate them...beautifully.
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iida awards Long before it was branded Beer City, Grand Rapids, Michigan, was called Furniture City. Its namesake river empties into nearby Lake Michigan, which made the area a hub for the wood crafts during the 1880s lumber boom and gave rise to industry giants. So, when Hilton was looking to expand its boutique hotel brand Canopy there, it made sense to incorporate the region’s history. “Our work is rooted in a modern interpretation of historic and contextual details,” says Robert Webber, chief sustainability officer at Valerio Dewalt Train Associates, which designed the ground-up, eight-story Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids, its facade of ironspot brick, blackened steel, and glass merging industrial and tailored—and leading it to snag the competition’s hotels category. “We proposed the direction, since Canopy is about bringing local stories to life through design,” adds Laurie Miller, managing principal at Anderson/Miller, Ltd., which masterminded the hotel’s interiors. “Knowing how the city was founded and that Herman Miller and Haworth are still there, we leaned into that.” Though assuredly contemporary, the property plays to a midcentury modern theme. In public areas, Warren Platner stools mingle with newer and custom furniture, like Patricia Urquiola seating, a fiberglass reception desk, and the lobby’s graphic rug. Slatted oak millwork predominates, especially in the 155 guest rooms, where bed canopies riff on the brand name. ANDERSON/MILLER, LTD.: LAURIE MILLER; MATTHEW LEE; GINNY DEGREGORIO; JAMIE LEWIS; SAVANNA MADEIRA; ROOZ IRANI. VALERIO DEWALT
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anderson/miller, ltd. and valerio dewalt train associates Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids, Michigan
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TRAIN ASSOCIATES: LOUIS RAY; ROBERT WEBBER; SHERI ANDREWS; MATT GODFREY; PETER WOJTOWICZ; FRANCISCO LOPEZ DE ARENOSA.
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A sign of what’s to come has arrived. Elevate your space with eight modern carpet products, each uniquely designed to work together in infinite combinations. Mix bold, architectural lines with softer patterns inspired by the sacred geometry of nature. Pair eye-catching jewel tones with earthy, calming neutrals. With an all-in-one design solution this effortless, it’s easy to level up to a new dimension in interior style.
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Bennett Lo had never designed a lighting showroom before. So when his Toronto firm, Dialogue 38, winner of the IIDA’s Will Ching Design Competition category for firms with five of fewer employees, was asked to draw one up, he started at the source: the client. In this case, that was lighting manufacturer GMECLUX, which was looking to showcase its high-end LEDs. Lo and team delivered, fashioning an 800-square-foot suburban storefront that caters uniquely to the business. “We try to accommodate the client’s requirements, wish list, and vision,” Lo says. “Often, they’ll have an idea that will really make their business work.” Lining the space’s perimeter is a series of display cases with 8-foot-tall apertures. The cases, which each house a single recessed light, are all painted the same shade of white to demonstrate variations in LED warmth and brightness. At the floor’s center, meanwhile, are a pair of yellow-painted MDF display tables. One contains drawers that pull out to double as chairs, ideal for consultations with buyers, many of whom are designers themselves. “This space,” Lo adds, “is catered to the professional.”
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Sales centers are typically sleek and contemporary. After all, modern business transactions are what they’re all about. Mod Service Design took another tack entirely for its Everbon Gaoqiao Town Sales Center, winner of the sales centers & show flats category. The firm’s frame of reference was a rainforest resort, one that, Shanghai-based creative director Jay Lee notes, “would make potential buyers feel as if they are on holiday.” After researching such luxe destinations as the Singita Boulders Lodge in Sabi Sand, South Africa, and hotels in the Maldives, the resulting concept emits a rustic-chic hospitality vibe achieved via a palette of natural materials and distinctive furnishings. For the 130,000-square-foot envelope, timber is pervasive—slender planks on the ceiling, slatted screens and blinds on windows—as are travertine, rattan, and leather. They surround several lounge environments, one being a firepit encircled by a stunning sofa. Since Leshan, where the project’s located, is situated at the confluence of the Dadu and Min rivers, signature artwork is water themed. An immense floating fish, commissioned for the project and crafted of woven bamboo, nods to the idea while also being an auspicious omen in Chinese culture. Also auspicious is Mod’s environmental considerations: Most of the project’s materials were sourced locally. PROJECT TEAM: JAY LEE; TINA GU; ZOLA ZHU.
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Are you more of a matchy-matchy or a mix-it-up kind of designer? Either
way, you’ll be sitting pretty with Mixu, a system conceived in collaboration with Gensler that lets you personalize from among endless combinations. The sleek components of the versatile chairs and stools come in myriad materials and colors: the bases in powder-coated metal or wood; the seats in FSC certified wood, fabric, or leather finish; and the backrests in plastic, fabric, or leather. Mixu is made with recycled steel and plastic (and no glue or staples), so it’s a sustainable series to boot.
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“Free Address 2.0 provides separation and storage that supports workers’ new rhythms and realities”
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In response to what the post-COVID workplace will (or might) look like, Free Address 2.0 expands the manufacturer’s approachable furniture system, building on its most popular modular options. New pieces answer the growing need for safety and flexibility. Higher sofa backs add privacy and the ability to sit back-to-back while maintaining distance. Taller table heights have been added, accommodating stools, along with new storage in the form of open cubbies and lockers. More offerings are on casters, too, for quick reconfiguration. Plant boxes can also be integrated into seating and desks for higher air quality and a mood-lifting design element. Gotta love that biophilia!
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martin brattrud SPACE 347 This seat is light of body—and spirit. Inyo has a welcoming profile courtesy of its wide tubular-metal base, available in stainless or hand-rubbed steel and in multiple powder-coat colors. Specify with optional strap leather or fabric detailing at the juncture of seat and base or forego it for a more streamlined look. The design is the brainchild of Nonfiction Creative’s Alyssa Coletti, a veteran of Bernhardt Design, Lenovo, and Williams-Sonoma Home who knows a thing or two about spot-on looks.
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THE CASE FOR SILENCE COLLECTION
“Is there such a thing as complete silence?” In the noisy hustle of life, experiencing the tranquility of silence may seem unattainable. Yet the busy spaces in which we work and learn can still support a nurturing return to balance. The Case for Silence presents two modular carpet patterns that combine the flux of visual experience with a calming, emergent order, helping you provide people with spaces that are dynamic yet quietly grounded. | manningtoncommercial.com
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Drag-and-drop achieves new elegance thanks to the leather
grab-handle on the back of Sebastian Herkner’s Tote, a lounge chair with the mobility of a conventional task chair. Intended for use individually or collectively in lobbies, collaborative zones, leisure areas, and other workplace environments, the crisply tailored, comfortably upholstered piece is available with a glide or caster base. Which makes moving it from one setting and activity to another—be it an open space for quick meetings and conferencing or a sequestered nook for private reflection—a true cinch.
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talk carpet SPACE 614 The maker is taking it to the
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streets...of South Africa. At once edgy and traditional, 44 Stanley recalls a common theme in African art: re-purposing leftover fabric by weaving it into colorful new pieces. In this iteration, bold colors and geometric forms represent Johannesburg’s building exteriors in a way that’s playful and exuberant. (44 Stanley is also the name of a boutique shopping center on the edge of downtown.) Part of the company’s Patterns of Joburg collection, it’s available as corridor, diagonal, and linear carpets. At Forward Space and at Bernhardt Design (space 1040).
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The Muse Collection by V Starr for Wolf-Gordon Celebrating strong women through three upholstery textiles: ELENA, FRIDA and ORA.
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“Technical knitting” might sound like something you would do on your laptop, but it’s actually a highly developed, precisely engineered technique that produces unique designs such as Camira Fabrics textiles. The company has been working on this process for over 20 years, and the result is something completely novel. The process has several advantages over traditional manufacturing in that it uses less materials with zero waste—plus it’s custom tailored to each product. The brand can also match any color you dream up. Technically speaking, it’s fantastic.
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Happily ever af ter Big Talk earns all of its fair y tale ending, bragging rights. The circular throne redefines the ar t of lounging.
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“Visually, Routes is bold and a bit different”
teknion SPACE 1048 Composed of desks, tables, seating, and accessories, the playful and practical Routes family by PearsonLloyd readily adapts to work spaces big and small. The lightweight screen, for instance, can be easily moved to abet privacy and acoustics wherever needed, while the stackable stool, inspired by buckets, is on casters and equally mobile. Tubular steel curves provide a strong personality that gives unity to the line. “Simplicity is inherent in the product,” co-founding director Luke Pearson says. “You know intuitively how to use the pieces.”
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Change is the constant that each new generation brings to the table. DriftTM seating inspires people to come together with new ideas, new priorities and new ways of thinking. The series features lounge and side chairs in multiple back heights with wood or polished chrome bases. Counter and bar height stools available later this year. globalfurnituregroup.com
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The weather’s always good in Chicago—well, in Sandler’s space, at least, where the manufacturer’s Inspec brand is spotlighting Sunny. The office lounge, manufactured by Swedish maker Lammhults, is a perfect blend of Mies and your favorite down comforter, with a generous tubular-steel frame that supports collaboration by providing cosseting comfort. The mobile version sports casters for easy maneuvering into collaborative clusters. Available with or without armrests, Sunny can also be connected in more fixed arrangements by way of linking feet and connecting tables.
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Alfresco | Flourish Weave | Simple Weave
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patcraft SPACE 10-160 Deconstructed Form by designer Amanda Hopkins features a pattern
created, in part, by exposing the floor covering’s primary backing to delineate shape and add color; in this way, the fabrication process is manipulated, becoming part of the design. Tip shearing, a technique in which carpets are woven with varying-height loops and the higher ones are cut, is also employed in the service of creating a plush texture and rich variation. Subtle metallic accents in the exposed backing add shimmer while enhancing the nearby colors. To top it all off, it’s Cradle to Cradle Certified Silver. Vive l’evolution!
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Meet Elegance With Comfort
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If a pattern could represent a good mood, Carousel would be it. (Even the name evokes good times!) Swirls of geometrics in a kaleidoscopic array suggest motion, interaction, and maybe even joy. The digitally printed polyurethane-polycarbonate textile looks like a woven, with interesting juxtapositions of colors that play off one another in surprising ways. Take this one for a spin!
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all those things, at all times (and easily repositionable, too). Designed by KEM Studio, the ¾-inch-thick privacy panel, standing 15 or 24 inches tall, is fabricated from recycled PET and felt with magnets embedded in the acoustic core. Panels attach without power tools—or, in fact, any tools at all: simply slide them into and along their steel holder, which is coated in a dry-erase finish for quick note-taking.
SPACE 1123A Desk dividers can be acoustic, writable, tackable, or magnetic. But Parallel is
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“Techne explores the visual discourse between art and science”
pallas textiles SPACE 1181 “Technology” conjures thoughts of the digital world, but at its root the word means art or craft. That
musing by product designer Geraldine Blanchot Fortier became the inspiration for Techne, digitally printed nonwoven contract textiles that echo the tactility of their woven counterparts. Among the offerings is silicone Arc, showcasing a kinetic interplay of rounded shapes in happy hues; polyurethane-based Edge, contrasting squares and rectangles on a faux-woven ground; dainty Origin, a solid in phthalate-free polyvinyl chloride with a subtle gleam; and Rove, in the same material but with variegated details echoing the process of roving frame automation.
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Axel Bjurström’s table series for Materia—distributed here through Scandi-
navian Spaces—is deceptively simple, a minimalist triumph that can suit almost any interior space, from lecture halls to cafeterias to boardrooms. Uni’s thin chamfered top comes in myriad measurements, and you can specify a spoke base or T foot in various sizes, heights, and finishes. Taking a cue from hospitality, hooks mounted underneath for hanging bags or jackets add convenience.
“It’s tidy, minimal, and clearly put together”
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TOAST TO FINE DESIGN TUESDAY | OCTOBER 5 | 3 – 5 PM ENJOY A GLASS OF BUBBLY ON FLOORS 6, 14 & 15 Enjoy a glass of bubbly and live music throughout the hallways then relax with hors d’oeuvres and cocktails in showrooms. As the lines between residential, hospitality and commercial design continue to blur, the Design Center showrooms offer both residential and contract lines, providing the most innovative and inspirational selection of products on the market today for both indoor and outdoor design projects. Come see all the Design Center has to offer the contract market! Registration to the NeoCon show is required for entrance. SHARE Tag @designcentermart and use #NeoCon2021
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If there’s a silver lining to the past 19 months, it’s a renewed appreciation for dining and socializing al fresco. Crop responds to the need for outdoor seating options—and does so with flair. A collaboration with
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Benjamin Hubert of LAYER, the line was inspired by rows of crops in the British countryside, here represented in the robot-welded parallel wires of the forms. On offer are two dining chairs (with or without arms), a lounge chair, and a stool, all available in six powder-coat finishes. Waiter, please bring me an Aperol spritz!
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SPACE 1110 Celebrating a return to live events—and out of sweatpants—the Scandi-chic female-owned and -operated manufacturer reveals its refreshed showroom. It’s designed once again by Casey Keasler of Casework, whose inaugural iteration of the space won IIDA’s Best Small Showroom and Best in Competition in 2019. This time, “there are elements of maximalism in the way we layered in color, texture, and pattern,” Keasler says. Inspired by “revenge dressing,” soft velvets pair with botanical prints and dried flowers, and the color palette ranges from deep garnets to blush and beige. There are nearly 60 products on view, including brand-new introductions such as Australian designer Ross Gardam’s nonchalantly elegant Adapt series, which includes a semicircular highback sofa; chic Hari barstools from Ondarreta; and Form Us With Love and +Halle’s go-anywhere Levels benches, in three heights and three lengths.
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Visit Interior Design SELECT partner showrooms to discover spot-on design for 2021
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DINING GUIDE
dining guide When it’s time to quit the Mart, where should you go to refuel? Our annual roundup of new eateries helps you decide. [$] Affordable. [$$] Moderate. [$$$] Expensive. Outdoor Dining
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Contemporary Greek in stylish surrounds is the name of the game for this airy Logan Square taverna that offers indoor and outdoor dining plus takeout. Be transported to the Mediterranean—or more specifically, the southern Greek island of chef Doug Psaltis’s ancestors—via traditional fare lightened for a contemporary palette. Think spanakopita, octopus, lemony potatoes, prawn saganaki, hand-stretched wood-fired pita, and whole-grilled sea bass. 2542 N. Milwaukee Avenue; 773-365-1900.
Beatnik on the River [$] This waterfront bar a seven-minute walk from The Mart has laid-back appeal, with a name that calls to mind the carefree bohemian sixties. Its decor (with loads of outdoor space right on the river) and menu (the latter by Marcos Campos, also of Porto) are a blend of Mediterranean influences that stretch from North Africa to the Middle East, and the funky music program mashes up reggae, Afrobeat, and French pop. 180 N. Upper Wacker Drive; 312-526-3345.
BLVD Steakhouse [$$$] Named after Hollywood’s Sunset Boulevard, this steakhouse by executive chef Johnny Besch trades in classics such as lobster bisque, steak tartare, and seafood towers. Award-winning interiors by Studio K Creative blend Art Deco and Hollywood Regency styles, channeling the golden age of dining on the Strip, when you might have bumped into members of the Rat Pack. Try the Butcher’s Block, an array of prime cuts, or the caviar service for the ultimate indulgence. Reservations required. 817 W. Lake Street; 312-526-3116.
Diver at the Park [$] Near Wrigley Field is a new “Tulum-style” beer garden that hosts drag brunches and DJ sets. Tacos are the star of the menu, naturally, while the design centers on a breezy mélange of tropical plants, rattan, and macramé. Settle in for a NeoCon debrief on the hanging egg chairs or dine on margaritas and guac at the outdoor picnic tables. 3475 N. Clark Street; 773-687-8972.
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fresh pick! Gioia Ristorante e Pastificio [$$] Don a custom cloth bib before digging into tableside Paccheri with fresh tomato sauce and 24-month Parmigiano at this classic Italian joint, where at least seven types of pasta are made in-house daily. The refined decor is by New York’s D’Apostrophe Design, who chose natural materials like solid oak and marble to complement the authentic ingredients on the menu. 1133 W. Randolph Street; 773-672-8955.
Esmé [$$$] The husband-wife team of Jenner Tomaska and Katrina Bravo recently opened their fine-dining concept, its name French for “beloved.” The seasonally evolving tasting menu draws inspiration from Chicago’s own culture, with dishes like pierogi and salt-bake sturgeon. Beverages include twists on classic cocktails such as a poblano, artichoke, and raspberry Old Fashioned, and the wine list highlights producers of color and women winemakers. The restaurant’s mantra is an Alexander Calder quote—“above all, art should be fun”—and the couple plans to collaborate with local artists to support emerging talent. 2200 N. Clark Street; reservations through Resy.
Fancy Plants Kitchen [$] A new farm-to-table vegan restaurant in Lincoln Park features healthy takes on deli standards with dishes like bagels with carrot lox and cashew cream cheese and chickpea “tuna” salad. As for beverages, try one of the unusual lattes: maple, fennel coriander, and black pepper; ginger, turmeric, and agave; or maple, vanilla, burnt sugar, nutmeg, and citrus. Chef Kevin Schuder uses locally sourced produce, so it’s not unusual to see a change in menu when, say, fresh heirloom tomatoes still warm from the sun are delivered unexpectedly. One caveat: This place is open for breakfast and lunch only.
grits, jerk chicken tips, and Creole fried corn make an appearance on the menu, as do short ribs, lobster tails, and a delicious banana pudding. The decor is fun and deliberately kitsch, with Marvel Comics props and cereal boxes dotting the space. 33 E. 83rd Street; 872-244-7505.
Porto [$$$] At age 25, Valencian wunderkind Marcos Campos is the youngest chef to earn a Michelin star in the U.S., for this upscale seafood restaurant inspired by the flavors of the Galician coast. You may be surprised to find tinned fish on the menu, but that region is renowned for its conservas preservation technique. There’s also fresh seafood cooked over an open flame, which fills the two dining rooms with a smoky, nostalgic aroma. 1600 W. Chicago Avenue; 312-600-6336.
Rose Mary [$$] Chef Joe Flamm, a Top Chef alum, calls the cuisine at his debut restaurant, named for both of his grandmothers, “Adriatic drinking food.” It’s a blend of his Italian heritage and the bold flavors of Croatian cuisine. The menu offers hearty fare like roasted vegetables, pasta, and grilled seafood, and the rustic interior by L.A.’s Studio UNLTD is inspired by Croatian konobas, or family-owned taverns. Weather permitting, there’s a seasonal patio.
1443 W. Fullerton Avenue.
932 W. Fulton Market; 872-260-3921.
George’s Deep Dish [$]
The Hot Dog Box [$]
When in Chicago, it’s only right to eat the local delicacy. This artisanal deep-dish pizza joint may be situated far north, but it’s worth the trip for offerings like Weasley’s Spicy Red Top with Italian sausage, fire-roasted red peppers, pickled cherry peppers, and ricotta. The dough is fermented for several days and baked at a low temperature, resulting in rich flavor. Be warned, though; these small-batch pies often sell out. Reserve yours on Tock.
This adorable hot dog stand in a shipping container opened early in the pandemic, the brainchild of father-daughter duo Bobby Morelli and Brooklyn, age 9. Their delicious filet mignon steak dog comes with smokey crumbled bacon, sport peppers, carrotcabbage slaw, and a secret bourbon BBQ sauce, while other fun fixings include spicy truffle peanut butter sauce. While you wait, play the giant Connect Four game on hand for customers and afterwards, take home a piece of lemon pound cake to finish.
6221 N. Clark Street; 773-801-1551.
330 E. 51st Street; 708-730-4379.
Oooh Wee! It Is! [$]
The Hoxton, Chicago [$$]
“Soul food with a twist” is the promise of this new eatery from Mark and Shae Walker—the second outpost of their budding casual chainlet. Shrimp ‘n’
A trio of dining options are on offer at this hotel, all masterminded by AvroKO with Ennismore Design Studio. There’s Cabra Cevicheria, a plant-filled
rooftop Peruvian restaurant helmed by Stephanie Izard; ground-level Cira, which serves tasty Mediterranean fare, from pasta and lamb shawarma to lentil soup, all day long; and the appropriately dark and laid-back basement Lazy Bird cocktail bar, which hosts live jazz, rock, and soul. Head to the pool terrace or lobby bar if a quick pop-in is more your style. 200 N. Green Street; 312-761-1700.
The Listening Room at the Exchange [$$] Now for something a little different: a 50-seat Japanese-style listening bar for vinyl obsessives. Located in Daniel Burnham’s historic 1904 Railway Exchange, just around the corner from the Art Institute of Chicago, the audiophile’s dream lounge plays myriad genres nightly, so there’s something for all tastes. As for food, New American classics from James Beard–nominated chef Brian Huston cater to the peckish. 224 S. Michigan Avenue; 212-281-6165.
Venteux [$$] Chicago’s newest brasserie (named after the French word for windy, as in the Windy City) is located in the iconic Carbide & Carbon building, designed in 1929 by the city’s Burnham Brothers in lavish Art Deco style. It’s now a luxury hotel, the Pendry Chicago, and Venteux is its tentpole dining option. In the sunny café designed by Studio Munge, guests can settle into plush velvet booths with an espresso and a pastry for a moment’s reprieve. Further within, behind a screen of textured glass and brass, two swanky dining rooms offer a raw bar and French fine-dining staples such as caviar and escargot. 224 N. Michigan Avenue; 312-777-9003.
Wake ’n Bacon [$] This Filipino brunch spot in Lakeview offers up fun dishes like an adobe chicken Philly sandwich au jus, ube pancakes made of the nutty purple yams and coconut milk, and a bacon flight (apropos of the eatery name). The twist? You can add CBD to anything on the menu, including the Lavender Chamomile cold brew and the aforementioned dipping jus. Instagrammable flowers dripping from the ceiling set the casual boho vibe. 420 W. Belmont Avenue; 773-880-5100.
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