The Magnificent Mile

660 N. State Street
Chicago, IL 60610

Aria engages a contemporary twist on conventional dining. a surprisingly experiential and engaging concept offering a bold menu of new world Asian cuisine, combined with a delectable selection of sushi variations and extensive wine list. Aria defies typical dining out, creating a distinctive and memorable experience. Guided by our culinary team and inspired by flavors and techniques found throughout the world, at aria you’ll find a menu that transcends any one cultural tradition.

Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park
200 N. Columbus Drive
Chicago, IL 60601

There’s really only one place for authentic Chinese and Thai–and that’s Big Bowl. It all begins with the highest quality ingredients–naturally raised chicken and beef, heirloom pork, sustainable seafood and produce grown locally. Because Big Bowl believes that the best food is made from scratch, you can taste big, bold layers of flavors in every dish, from the curries right down to the dipping sauces.

Everyone raves about the pad Thai, our spicy dishes that are truly hot, and our create-your-own stir-fry–and for good reason. Every element adds up to big taste and takes our food to another level, be it a fresh squeeze of lime, fragrant herbs or the seared Thai chiles.

Big Bowl is so big on authentic flavors that even the ginger ale is made with fresh ginger root–from scratch, of course.

60 E. Ohio Street
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 951-1888

6 E. Cedar Street
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 640-8888

Le Colonial, Chicago’s noted upscale French Vietnamese restaurant, transports guests to another time and place, vividly recapturing the beauty, romance and spirit of 1920’s French-colonial Southeast Asia.  Adorned with rattan chairs, lush, potted palms, slow moving ceiling fans and nostalgic black and white photos of turn of the century life in Saigon, the Lounge area includes plush couches for enjoying martinis and light fare.  The adjoining Terrace is open air in the warm months and enclosed in the cooler months, overlooking infamous Rush Street, all featuring savory, authentic Vietnamese cuisine.

For Group Reservations contact Kerry Bowler, Le Colonial Events Coordinator, at kerry@lercolonialchicago.com.

937 N. Rush Street
Chicago, IL 60611

Steamed Bao—a favorite portable snack throughout Asia—has quickly addicted Chicagoans within striking distance of a Wow Bao, which features these meat-and-vegetable-filled “hot Asian buns.”  Wow Bao’s quick-service menu also offers fresh Pad Thai salad, soups, and rice (or noodle) bowls topped with Teriyaki or Kung Pao chicken.  Signature homemade ginger ale and Thai iced coffee is also available.  Some locations offer potstickers and breakfast foods, and all have healthful and vegetarian options.

835 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611