Escape to a Vacation Oasis at These Spots
These restaurants will make you feel like you're on vacation
This winter, cozy up at these restaurants that’ll whisk you away to a vacation oasis without ever leaving town, from the tropical vibes of the Three Dots and a Dash to the sunny Mediterranean atmosphere of Aba or Pizzeria Portofino.
Brunch around the world at these Lettuce restaurants.
A Tropical Retreat at Three Dots and a Dash
Hidden beneath the bustling streets of the River North in Chicago lies the perfect tropical retreat at Three Dots and a Dash. Adorned from top to bottom with island and tiki design, there’s no better place in the city to sip on some of Chicago’s most refreshing tiki cocktails. The expansive rum-forward menu, cornucopia of cold-pressed juices, fine island spirits, and exotic spices served in a variety of mugs invoke a feeling of relaxing on the beach. View the Three Dots and a Dash menu
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California Dreamin’ at Summer House – Chicago, North Bethesda, Las Vegas and Disney Springs
Summer is more than just a season; it’s a mindset! That’s what you’ll find when you dine at the California-inspired Summer House with locations in Chicago, North Bethesda, Las Vegas and Disney Springs. Brimming with natural light, the interior of Summer House feels like a beach house. Enjoy a variety of dishes from Chef Ben Goodnick chock full of fresh, seasonal ingredients. Whether you’re enjoying something hot off the wood-fired grill or a cookie from The Cookie Bar, Summer House brings the pace (and warm weather vibes) of the West Coast right to you.
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A Trip to Wine Country at The Oakville Grill & Cellar
The Oakville Grill & Cellar in Chicago’s Fulton Market will whisk you away to California’s wine country be it through the Cali-inspired eats or an exclusive wine tasting experience at six seat The Cellar Door. Each month, The Cellar Door partners with a vineyard in California to offer guests the same type of tasting experience they would get at the winery from exclusive pours from the vineyard’s current selection to an opportunity to join their wine club. Top off your wine tasting by pairing it with a chef-curated cheese and salumi.
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Escape to the Mediterranean at Aba – Chicago, Austin, Miami
Aba in Chicago is a restaurant and rooftop patio designed to evoke summer in the Mediterranean. Here, greenery takes center stage and the sun-soaked dining room makes for an ideal setting to indulge in Chef CJ Jacobson’s Instagram-worthy plates incorporating influences from the Mediterranean.
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Travel to the Italian Riviera at Pizzeria Portofino
Pizzeria Portofino brings the feeling of the Italian Riviera to the banks of the Chicago River. Even when the weather drops below freezing, the restaurant’s bright colors, copious amount of natural light, and light Italian fare will warm you right up. Sit on the fully enclosed and heated all-seasons patio and dream of boating on the river. The menu features signature hand-stretched pizzas, fresh salads, refreshing spritzes and more. By the time your meal ends, you may just be ready to invest in a boat and start planning your next summer on the water.
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A Trip to Tuscany at Tre Dita
As the first and only Tuscan-certified restaurant in the U.S., Tre Dita at the St. Regis Chicago, from famed Chef and pasta maker Evan Funke, is bringing the culinary history of Tuscany to every diner’s plate from the handmade pastas that are crafted throughout service in his temperature controlled pasta lab to the namesake Bistecca All Fiorentina, which is cooked to perfection on an open fire.
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Rendezvous in Paris at Mon Ami Gabi
Most of us would like to take an elaborate French vacation this winter, but sometimes the hassle of travel just isn’t worth the effort. Enter Mon Ami Gabi, a classic French bistro that oozes the romance and “ooo-la-la” of Paris. Mon Ami’s intimately lit dining room makes you feel right at home while the garlicky, buttery aromas are indescribable. Start off your meal with a fresh, crusty baguette and let your worries float away like steam off of the Onion Soup Au Gratin. Wash it down with a beautiful St. Emilion Grand Cru from the signature wine cart, and boom, European vacation-mode achieved!
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