Rainy Day in Chicago

TNT Rooftop Restaurant

Harper Court

City Winery Chicago

30,000-sq.-ft. venue with a winery, Mediterranean eatery, garden courtyard & live entertainment.

Beatnik West Town

A posh space filled with globe-trotting decor is the setting for New American fare & cocktails.

The Empty Bottle

Indie music venue & bar hosting alternative bands in a somewhat small space with cheap drinks.

Harold Washington Library Center, Chicago Public Library

The public library's main branch features a mix of classic & modern architecture & a winter garden.

Intelligentsia

High-end coffee bar chain serving daily roasted brews in a contemporary setting.

Lincoln Hall

Midsize venue for live music performances along with an unpretentious on-site cocktail bar.

Ashland & Roosevelt

Pittsfield Cafe

Familiar breakfast dishes & lunchtime sandwiches served up inside the historic Pittsfield Building.

Color Factory Chicago

900 North Michigan Shops

7 levels of luxury retailers, fashion boutiques & restaurants along Magnificent Mile.

Joffco Square

Radius Chicago

Southgate Market

Cupitol Coffee & Eatery (Streeterville)

Easygoing bar/eatery serving cafe fare such as sandwiches, salads & baked goods, plus coffee & tea.

Stony Island Plaza

Storyville Chicago

Po' boys, gumbo & jambalaya, plus cocktails, in a hip venue with red leather booths & chandeliers.

Marketplace At Six Corners

Bottom Lounge

Venue for underground music, beer & casual American comfort food (including vegetarian options).