Hawksmoor Chicago

Spanning three floors in River North, the former La Salle Street Power House—once home to Michael Jordan's 1990s restaurant—pairs barrel-vaulted ceilings, exposed timber joists, and vast arched windows with an elegant setting that skips suit-and-tie formality. Will Beckett and Huw Gott built the concept around ethically sourced cattle from traceable farms. The kitchen rounds out the table with sides like beef dripping fries and mac and cheese alongside nostalgic puddings, backed by James Beard-nominated drinks from the bar.