Founded in 2001 by Chairman Marlon Abela, this ethos and Abela’s keen eye for hospitality, style, and wine has resulted in the creation of the award-winning, unique and luxurious collection of restaurants in London’s Mayfair and the USA.

Based in London, MARC is already an internationally recognized name in the restaurant industry: from New York’s A Voce restaurants, Morello Bistro in Greenwich, CT, and Bistro du Midi in Boston, to the Michelin-starred London restaurants Umu and The Greenhouse, plus its exclusive private dinner members on Berkeley Square in Mayfair.

Its brightly lit seating area is ideal for taking your eyes off a screen and reading old, dusty pages from a book while having a delightful breakfast. But since we’re on the topic of free Wifi, there’s that, too.

Proving that not every Café must take its inspiration from Miami in the ’90s, Macondo has the look of a European coffee bar and the coffee expertise to match.

Our specialty coffee grows in special and ideal altitude. We have partner local coffee farmers in Colombia. Macondo roast all the beans in house.

A state-of-the-art sound system and exclamation-inspiring views. For hot days there’s a plunge pool on the dance floor and a crêperie on the “grass”-covered rooftop. Varied wine menu and tropical drinks.

Now outfitted with a 4am license, Le Bain has quickly become a preferred destination for pre-gaming, after-parties and everything in between. Hang out under the disco ball at popular recurring parties like Timbuck2esday, Emo vs. Pop-Punk and themed Friday night happy hours.

If your nails need a bit of work, you can often score a manicure and a martini in the front room for just $15. The playlists are also a conscious throwback to the ’70s, filled with key disco (duh), funk, soul and last but not least: house music cuts, of course.

Please be advised: admission is determined at entrance, and not guaranteed to hotel guests.

Variety is the spice of night life and party, which is why I was sad to hear about Roxy’s closing in east Chicago earlier this year. The club wasn’t my flavor but it had been around since the 1990s, an era when the club scene branched out from the downtown streets to venues such as Visage in north Chicago and Cyberzone on Lee Road.

Roxy’s expansive layout did battle with its occasionally shaky reputation, but club owners kept the crowds coming with a variety of theme nights: Some were inspired (the wild electronic revival Takeovr) and some shady (Monday Night Fights, where clubgoers traded punches for bar tabs).A touch of that “try anything” strategy is evident at GILT, which opened last weekend in the former Roxy space. But I’m betting the owners won’t throw just any old idea at these walls to see if they stick.

1 – Quality : Our baristas are dedicated to their trade. With global experience and best-in-class tools, their practice is exacting. Drinks are expertly crafted to the highest standard, honoring the product.

2 – Customer Experience : Designed in homage to the European espresso bar and café, The Taproom is built around conversation, engagement and community. Our space was created to be a neighborhood meeting place.

The small restaurant located in a strip mall has quickly gained a cult-like following. Sure, it may not have a bathroom. Or a liquor license. But once guests can look past those quirks, they’ll be able to feast on some of the best Thai food in the city.

There are a few things you should know before visiting Cake Thai Kitchen. First and foremost: Prepare to give up any notion of personal space upon entering. The cozy, always-packed, Mediterranean-skewing West Loop restaurant offers communal seating and shared plates (fear not, you don’t have to share with your neighbors).

Whether it’s your first visit or your 15th, you must order menu mainstays chorizo-stuffed medjool dates and the “deluxe” focaccia with taleggio cheese, airy ricotta, truffle oil and fresh herbs. And Pizza!

It is located in the Prospect Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn where Chef Akhtar Nawab is cooking innovative Mexican cuisine. The Spanish translation of “Calidad Alta” means “high quality” and it’s our goal to provide that with every dish that we serve. Our goal is to cook with pride and integrity and have a lot of fun doing it!! We’re thrilled to be part of this amazing Brooklyn community and we want each of you to join us and participate in this exciting adventure!

Akhtar Nawab (Choza Taqueria, Indie Fresh), is behind Calidad Alta, a newly opened Latin-inspired restaurant, and Nawab’s first full-service, sit-down restaurant in almost a decade. Out of the 40-seat space, the team is serving dishes like queso fundido with chorizo; octopus and pork belly with avocado aioli; and a selection of tacos, vegetables, and family-style dinner plates. The bright, all-white space is taking over what was previously Chuko Ramen.

Chivito (steak, ham, bacon, fried egg, mozzarella), are just as good. Coffee drinkers will also love the café con leche, a Cuban espresso sweetened with sugar and mixed with steamed milk. If you’re craving a delicious and filling sandwich on breakfast, Cafecito won’t disappoint.

Chicago, a city so full of culture and style, deserves a good Cuban coffee house and cafe. Welcome to Cafecito. Don’t expect to find pumpkin-spice anything at this tiny but specialized Café in Congress Pkwy. Branching off from its roastery in Back of the Yards (and another in Istanbul), Four Letter Word Coffee offers drip, pour-over, espresso, Turkish-style, cold coffee and tea.

Here, you can reintroduce yourself to the essence of coffee without taking away its integrity. As you sit back in our comfortable dining room, take in the sounds and aromas of Latin America.