GreenRiver is the Michelin-starred restaurant by Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group located in Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood. With one of the city’s largest outdoor terraces, GreenRiver boasts sweeping views of Lake Michigan and the city’s downtown skyline. Native Chicagoan and Executive Chef Aaron Lirette’s menu is solidly rooted in Midwestern mentality, paying tribute to Chicago’s culinary past and present, with nods to modern gastronomy technique. GreenRiver’s nationally-recognized bar program is led by Head Bartender Amit Gilad, a transplant from Israel, who incorporates his diverse background into the 21-drink cocktail menu. The ingredient-driven menu is organized to reflect guests’ ‘mood of the moment’ with the categories Refresh, Contemplate, Indulge, and Savor. Barrel-aged cocktails round out the drink menu, which is complemented by an all American wine list and craft beers on tap, predominantly from Chicago breweries. GreenRiver also offers a variety of versatile dining and event spaces including Gallery at GreenRiver and Annex. For additional information about GreenRiver visit the restaurant's website and follow them on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
have a friend from NYC visiting - any suggestions for a bar with a great view & drinks... that's not totally pretentious?
Chicago B. replied:
This month? https://www.twitter.com/greenriverchi always has been great service & views for this Malort drinker. Water Tower Place https://www.twitter.com/ritzcarlton too.
[bar recommendation] Classy bar downtown? (Like Athletic Association or Palm Court?) Hi guys, can someone recommend a classy bar downtown? Like something along the lines of the Chicago Athletic Association or Palm Court, where you could go during the afternoon in a shirt and tie and have a nice conversation with good atmosphere. I've been to John Hancock and it was kind of gimmicky.
EDIT - looking for something that would be open during the week at 1 or 2 PM-ish.
MrALTOID replied:
Just throwing some idea's (based on what you're aiming for and time): * [The Dearborn](http://www.thedearborntavern.com/) - loop * [Hubbard Inn](http://www.hubbardinn.com/) - river north * [Green River](http://www.greenriverchi.com/) - streeterville ------ EDIT: If you're willing to head towards the west loop * [The Allis@Soho House](http://www.theallis.com/) - west loop