Are you ready for a posh night out in the big city of Chicago. This city has some really special places to enjoy a wonderful meal and a glass of wine. Each restaurant has something unique and impressive to share. Whether you like a restaurant with a high view of the city, owned and operated by a famous chef or nestled in an intimate cozy atmosphere, there is a perfect place for you.  

A view from the 40th floor of the Chicago Stock Exchange get a reservation at Everest Chicago The atmosphere is fresh and modern featuring bronze sculptures that were created by Ivo Soldini, through out the room. The cuisine is influence by the sophisticated yet country style of Alsace France. This restaurant has gotten some very high remarks from the top publications in the industry in all categories, food, wine and atmosphere.  

If you like a super modern atmosphere inside an historical building head over to L2O . This place is fantastic. The cuisine specialty is the seafood with a mix of worldly influences. Chef Gras is originally from France where he got his start in cooking. He has worked his way up to being one of the most renown chef’s in the field, known all over the world. He has been the top chef at New York’s Waldorf-Astoria as well as San Francisco’s Fifth Floor where he has won best chef awards. Today his creations can be enjoyed in Chicago.  

The magazine’s Esquire and Wine Spectator have given two thumbs way up for Vivere . This is a landmark restaurant in Chicago that features some wonderful Italian cuisine. It is downtown and not far from many of the luxury hotels chicago has so you are sure to get to it easily. See and taste for yourself how the chef’s at this restaurant spin your favorite meats, poultry, seafood and fish into some wonderful mouth watering dishes.

It’s time to check into one of the hotels Miami has to offer and then hit the town. This is a multicultural melting pot to the tenth power. And you can see it all at South Beach. South Beach is the vacation spot for even the locals of Florida. Maybe that is a tip for the rest of the US tourists or other world travelers to take from the state of Florida.  Looks like South Beach is a must see. Of course most of Florida is like different degrees of summer all the time, so you really can come for a visit just about any time.

Most people come to Florida to get away from the cold winters they endure where ever they come from. However, if you can make it to South Beach Florida between May and August then you will avoid the big tourist crowds. This is a great time to get the good rates on hospitality and a sure in to any restaurant in town. The worst time to go for most travelers looking for some down time is between March and April. This is when the colleges from all over take there Spring Break and the students pack onto the beaches and streets of this crazy town.

While you visit South Beach in Miami, the beach is not the only main attraction. You can head over to Lincoln Road and watch the people go by. Much of this street is closed for vehicle traffic so it is all happening on foot. There are so many shops, galleries and museums to wander through. Visitors can also find a fantastic restaurant with out door seating to enjoy the unique crown of people going by. You never know what you will see. Once again, the restaurant cuisines reflect the cultural influences of the many immigrants who have created this city. You can find Italian, Cuban and New World restaurants.