We scoured the city to curate the ultimate guide to luxury living in Chicago.
HOME
From exquisite design to chic goods and accessories, these Chicago businesses specialize in domestic bliss.
Bartesian mixes up cocktails at the push of a button.
FRESHEST DESIGN
Gemma Parker Design
BEST PLACE FOR LUXURY GOODS
210 Design House
210 W. Illinois St.
BEST CUSTOM FURNITURE
Modern Love
3441 W. Grand Ave.
BEST CUSTOM LUXURY HOME DEVELOPMENT
Inspired Luxury Homes
BEST MODERN ARCHITECT
DSpace Studio
Bulthaup offers sophisticated storage solutions for the kitchen.
MOST INSPIRING DESIGNER
Kadlec Architecture + Design
BEST CLASSIC/MODERN DESIGN MIX
Michael Del Piero Good Design
BEST TILE RESOURCE
Virginia Tile
345 N. Wells St., Ste. 200
A sleek showroom at Abt.
THE KING OF KITCHENS
BEST KITCHEN DESIGN RESOURCE
Bulthaup Chicago
313 W. Superior St.
BEST LUXURY APPLIANCES
ABT
1200 N. Milwaukee Ave., Glenview
HOME BAR MUST-HAVE
Bartesian
FASHION
When it comes to wardrobe essentials, Windy City style-setters look to these businesses for eye-catching looks.
A bubble jacket by Chicago designer Shernett Swaby adds pop to the runway.
BEST STYLE-SETTER
Swaby
750 N. Franklin St.
BEST EVENINGWEAR
Mira Couture
70 E. Walton St., 2nd Floor
BEST CUSTOM CLOTHIER
ESQ
180 N. LaSalle St.
BEST NEW MAG MILE BOUTIQUE
Burdeen’s
909 N. Michigan Ave.
Head-to-toe custom clothing by ESQ.
BEST CUSTOM JEWELER
Razny Jewelers
109 E. Oak St., Ste. A
BEST STATEMENT PIECES
Steve Quick Jeweler
2471 N. Clark St.
BEST JEWELRY SERVICE & REPAIR
Geneva Seal Fine Jewelry & Timepieces
112 E. Oak St.
BEST LEGACY JEWELER
Marshall Pierce & Company
960 N. Michigan Ave.
BEST CUSTOM MENSWEAR, FORMAL
Nicholas Joseph
300 W. Grand Ave.
DINING AND DRINKS
Want proof of Chicago’s status as a world-class foodie town? Look no further than these must-try destinations.
Château Carbide at Pendry Chicago offers a peerless rooftop experience.
BEST LOOP DINING
Prime & Provisions
222 N. LaSalle St.
BEST DATE SPOT
Bavette’s Bar & Boeuf
218 W. Kinzie St.
BEST CLASSIC DINING
Gene & Georgetti
500 N. Franklin St.
Stunning views from Offshore Rooftop
BEST LOCAL MEXICAN
Mi Tocaya Antojeria
2800 W. Logan Blvd.
BEST NEW RESTAURANT
Lyra
905 W. Fulton Market
The chic bar at Lyra
BEST FINE DINING
Esmé
2200 N. Clark St.
BEST HOTEL RESTAURANT
Adorn Bar & Restaurant
Lobster and spaghetti “Joe Beef” style at Adorn.
BEST ROOFTOP
Château Carbide at Pendry Chicago
230 N. Michigan Ave.
BEST DRINKS WITH A VIEW
Offshore Rooftop
1000 E. Grand Ave.
Esmé’s intriguing take on borscht
BEST DESSERT
Eli’s Cheesecake
BEST ITALIAN
Gibsons Italia
233 N. Canal St.
TRAVEL AND LIFESTYLE
Living your best life comes a whole lot easier thanks to these luxe Chicago properties and services.
The renovated lobby at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago is a stunner.
BEST LUXURY AUTO DEALERSHIP
Loeber Motors/Porsche Lincolnwood
4255 W. Touhy Ave., Lincolnwood; 7101 N. Lincoln Ave., Lincolnwood
BEST LUXURY STAYCATION
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
160 E. Pearson St.
History is everywhere you look at the Palmer House Hilton.
BEST WEEKEND GETAWAY
Grand Hotel
286 Grand Ave., Mackinac Island, Mich.
BEST CLEANING SERVICE
Davis Imperial Cleaners
3325 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.
Mackinac Island’s must-stay property is the Grand Hotel.
HOTEL WITH BEST CURB APPEAL
Waldorf Astoria Chicago
11 E. Walton St. waldorfastoria
MOST ICONIC TEA SERVICE
The Drake Hotel
140 E. Walton Place
150 YEARS OF HISTORY
Palmer House Hilton
17 E. Monroe St.
BEST HOTEL WITH A VIEW
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
401 N. Wabash Ave.
The Jeanne Gang-designed Residences at the St. Regis Chicago building makes a striking impression on the city skyline.
REAL ESTATE
Whether you’re buying or selling in Chicago, these are the names you should know.
BUZZIEST BRAND
@Properties Christie’s International Real Estate
REAL ESTATE ROCK STAR
Emily Sachs Wong, @Properties
BROKER WITH BUZZ
Rafael Murillo, Compass
POWER PLAYER
Tim Salm, Jameson Sotheby’s International Real Estate
INDUSTRY ICON
Millie Rosenbloom, Baird & Warner
BILLION-DOLLAR WOMAN
Neena Vlamis, A and N Mortgage
ALL-STAR MANAGING BROKER
Matt Farrell, Corcoran Urban Real Estate
BEST NEW DEVELOPMENT
The Residences at the St. Regis Chicago
363 E. Wacker Drive
ARTS AND CULTURE
From theater and dance to classical music and visual arts, these Windy City institutions offer a sensory feast every day of the week.
Broadway in Chicago, The Joffrey Balley and the Art Institute of Chicago are three powerhouses on the city’s cultural scene.
BEST PLACE FOR AN ANIMAL ENCOUNTER
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive
BEST DANCE COMPANY
MOST ICONIC CULTURAL INSTITUTION
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
MOST ENTERTAINING NIGHT OUT
Broadway in Chicago
BEST ART MUSEUM
Art Institute of Chicago
111 S. Michigan Ave.
BEST CHICAGO THEATER
Goodman Theatre
170 N. Dearborn St.
BEAUTY
Treat yourself to the ultimate in pampering with these A-list Chicago services and destinations.
The pool at Chuan Spa at The Langham
BEST NEW SALON
Scottfree Salon & Barbers
1710 N. Wells St.
BEST COLORIST
Jordan McLeod, Scottfree Salon & Barbers
1710 N. Wells St.
Settle in at The Peninsula Spa.
BEST PLACE TO BE PAMPERED
Chuan Spa at The Langham, Chicago
330 N. Wabash Ave.
BEST HOTEL SPA
The Peninsula Spa
108 E. Superior St.
BEST NEW PRODUCT
I Am Gorgeous, George the Salon
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