1 / 10 The former Trenchermen proves that a new name and pastrami-spiced pig’s head can put you right back in the game. 2039 W. North Ave. WebsitePhoto: Jeff Marini 2 / 10 Rush hour for the Burrata-stuffed olives and icy Negronis at this moody new River North bar hits around 2 a.m. Browse photos of our night out at the River North bar. 311 W. Chicago Ave. WebsitePhoto: Rockit Ranch Productions 3 / 10 Cocktails and Mexican snacks on the roof—but no pool privileges unless you check into the hotel. Read a little more about this and other rooftop bars here. The Robey, 1616 N. Milwaukee Ave. WebsitePhoto: Adrian Gaut 4 / 10 More cocktails and Mexican food on the roof—but lo siento, no pool. 740 W. Randolph St. WebsitePhoto: Courtesy of La Josie 5 / 10 Hey, bargain hunters: This rooftop bar offers a bottle of Old Rip Van Winkle 25-year-old bourbon for a mere $15,000. Dana Hotel & Spa, 2 W. Erie St. WebsitePhoto: Leigh Loftus/We Are Loftus 6 / 10 A chic respite from the Rush Street madness, tucked into the Talbott Hotel. 20 E. Delaware Pl. WebsitePhoto: Marcin Cymmer 7 / 10 Speaking of madness, Fat Baby joins the Hubbard Street crawl with margaritas, mezcals, and tons of tacos. Check out photos of our visit to the River North bar. 109 W. Hubbard St. WebsitePhoto: Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune 8 / 10 Stimulants (pour-overs, cortados), relaxants (chilled wines by the bottle), and massive sandwiches. What more do you need? Read more about the sandwich spot here. 328 S. Jefferson St. WebsitePhoto: Courtesy of The Ruin Daily 9 / 10 Deconstructed burritos, overnight oats, layer cakes—put that stuff in jars, and the crowds will come. Find out more about the hub for nutrient-dense eats here. 1350 Shermer Rd., Northbrook WebsitePhoto: George Burns 10 / 10 Shaved-ice aficionados hail the seasonal return (through mid-September) of this legend. 1068 W. Taylor St. WebsitePhoto: Alex Garcia/Chicago Tribune The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago Right Now Chicago’s most buzzed-about restaurants in July By Penny Pollack June 30, 2017, 8:50 am