Cutting edge, contemporary cuisine awaits diners at Avenues, located within Chicago’s Peninsula Hotel. Foodies will jump at the chance to order the chef’s palate, a multi-course tasting menu that showcases Chef Graham Elliot Bowles’ considerable talents. The tasting menu is offered with a wine pairing for each course. Reservations are required, but plan ahead if you’d like to be seated at the Chef’s bar, which overlooks the exhibition kitchen.

Avenues Information:

• American menu. Dinner. Closed Sunday and Monday; Holidays. Bar. Business casual attire. Reservations recommended. Valet parking. Credit cards accepted.