The Gage
photo: Steven Johnson
A welcome addition to the South Loop near Millennium Park and the Art Institute, The Gage serves New American fare in a grand old Louis Sullivan building and exudes an upscale, vintage feeling with its tin ceiling, green subway tile and massive bar; Dirk Flanagan (ex Blue Water Grill) puts a foodie spin on his midpriced pub fare; N.B. for parking, try the nearby Grant Park North Garage.