8. MK The Restaurant
The esteemed MK the Restaurant recently underwent a renovation. Unveiled in late July, the restaurant's new interior has a custom bar made from wood and glass. In the lounge, a new window banquette offers a view of the Chicago skyline, and a new "bar bites" men includes fried salt-cod fritters, crab toast, and farmer's market hummus with sesame crackers. In the main dining room, pear-wood paneling and trim work outline curvilinear fixtures, and new fabrics feature tone-on-tone, geometric shapes. Upstairs, a private dining space can hold seated dinners for 50 or cocktail receptions for 75. The space offers views of the Chicago skyline. Staffers work with event hosts to create customized menus with optional wine pairings, and can also assist with sound equipment, linens, and floral arrangements.Â