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Supper with Sylvia By: Sylvia Perez Hi there, I know I may look familiar. You may recognize me from my more than 20 years on TV as a ABC7news anchor and health reporter, where I covered a great deal of stories and was probably front and center on many of your TV screens. What you may not know about me, however, is that I love Chicago and trying out new restaurants, which is why I was asked to contribute with this column. I started an informal restaurant review called, Supper with Sylvia, that I post on my website [SylviaPerez.com] because everyone is always asking me what place to try next. Now, I'm excited to share it with you. And because summer is almost over, and Chicagoans love to take advantage of the outdoors, I've been trying out different outdoor dining experiences and rooftop bars. Here are a few I think you can still be able to enjoy: Picollo Sogno. The name means "little dream." It's rustic Italian food with an outdoor patio like no other. Can you say Enchanted Forest? That's what it reminds me of. My husband and I celebrate our anniversary here every year. The food is delicious. Expect nothing less from highly regarded chef Tony Priolo. Highlights include any of the homemade pastas and the branzino, a sea bass, presented to you first, then whisked away to be filleted in kitchen. Oh and try the balsamic vinegar, bottled for the restaurant and imported from Italy. It's so good you may want to drink it straight from the bottle. Overall, delicious food, a great outdoor garden setting, and you are poised to have one of the most enjoyable and romantic alfresco dinners ever. Chicago Cut. I'm a bigger fan of this highend steakhouse in the warmer months when I can sit outside. It's so popular that sitting in doors means screaming to hear each other talk and practically sitting on your neighbors lap. The food is always good here, with steak, of course, being the showcase. But the view overlooking the city and Chicago River on a gorgeous warm night is wonderful. The wine menu is definitely on the pricy side so prepare to dole out the cash. You will rarely find me sitting inside, but if you try Chicago Cut and sit outside by the river, I'll be the one with a smile on her face enjoying the end-of- summer breeze and a nice light Rosé Next, my quest to find the perfect rooftop bar! I've been trying to hit one of these places twice a month. Here's what I've learned: When it comes to outdoor bars, you are paying for the view, signature cocktails and the social scene. The food is an also-ran in some cases. Godfrey Hotel IO. Really nice setting with a beautiful city backdrop, right inside the Godfrey Hotel. Of all the rooftops I've tried, this one seems to offer the biggest food and beverage options. I thought the food was really good, especially the sliders and truffle fries. There were a variety of cocktails to choose from. When the sun went down, we were surrounded by sparkling city lights. The staff was a little odd, almost appearing snobby at times [not sure why]. But, our waitress finally warmed up after a little while. Streeterville Social. This one is billed as Chicago's largest rooftop bar. Its 9,000 square feet are located at the new Loews Chicago Hotel located in Streeterville. This terrace is separated into two bar areas. Again, limited menu but our favorites were the kimchi chicken wings and the bucket o' fries. Not healthy, but fun finger picking food with the girls. There's even a grassy lawn for games. It's pretty over the top, but very relaxing because it's so large and does not feel crowded. J Parker. We had a girlfriend’s birthday party here and it was standing room only. Fortunately, we had a beautiful sectional reserved just for us. The view is spectacular, overlooking Lincoln Park and Lake Michigan. Once again, a limited menu, but a big selection of signature cocktails, wine, liquor and beer. J Parker is where the young and hip hang out, which I am not and if you're not, I still think it's definitely worth going at least once. Service was good and the workers were friendly. Trump. Finally, you can't do a rooftop roundup without mentioning the Trump! No matter your political affiliation, this by far is the most beautiful view of Lake Michigan, the Chicago River, bar none – all while surrounded by city high rises. The problem is it’s way over priced and the service can definitely be on the snooty side. I leave this up to you but if you go, you will be left in a wonderful awe. v If I’ve missed any spots on this list worth recommending, let me know fast… because as the saying goes, "Winter is Coming." Connect with @ SylviaPerez.com or on Twitter @SylviaPerezProd 34 revia reviamagazine.com <strong>#11</strong>, 2015
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