In the Loop-Chicago - Hospitality News

	Bar Novo 1 W. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60654 www.barnovo.com 312.372.7200 Located in the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Chicago Bar Novo is the newest hot spot for the urban happy hour and beyond crowd. This revamped lobby bar is 5,300 square feet and has a semi-private lounge area that can host groups up to 60.
	The Purple Pig 500 N Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 www.thepurplepigchicago.com 312.464.1744 “Cheese, Swine & Wine” is the motto at this recently opened Mag Mile spot Sharable plates are the focus, with pork getting major menu play. The casual, social atmosphere looks like a country winery set inside a tiny loop loft.
	Epic 112 W. Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL 60654 www.epicrestaurantchicago.com 312.222.4940 A French spin on American dishes at this bi-level, industrial-chic River North eatery and lounge allow EPIC to really stand out. Highlights include a raw bar, fish filleted table side and a 40oz Porterhouse for two. The wine list is also as grand as the place itself with 200 bottles
	Club 33 1419 N. Wells Street (Old Town), Chicago, IL 60610 312.664.1419 Another see & be seen spot in Old Town by the owners of Opera and Carnival. 33 Club gets its name from the year Prohibition ended. A huge open space with 20-foot tall mahogany ceilings and walls. The menu features American classics with an edge.
	Xoco 449 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60610 www.xocochicago.com 312.334.3688 Some of Mexico’s best street food from one of America’s top chefs! Celebrity chef & Top Chef Masters winner Rick Bayless A quick service menu with big bold flavors in a small restaurant Make sure to try the house made hot chocolate & churros.
	Sweetwater 225 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago www.sweetwatertavernandgrille.com 312.698.7111 Finally, a neighborhood tavern & grille on Michigan Ave! A cozy atmosphere and an abundance of TVs to enjoy classic pub fare while escaping the bustle of Michigan Ave & Millennium Park. Walking distance from the Hyatt Regency on Wacker, Hard Rock Hotel & the Palmer House Hilton.