Concierge Unlimited International's,CUI, "We Recommend" column is derived by our clients' and concierge teams' firsthand experience and is solely informational, not solicited or advertisement-driven. We welcome and respect our clients' recommendations and input.


Get “champagne chic” and enjoy bubbles & bites specials at Le Bar at Sofitel, 20 East Chestnut Street, on Wednesday, February 15 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. The event will feature designs from K. Amato ranging from the striking to the simply elegant.

The Old Town neighborhood welcomes a new addition to its entertainment scene with Second City’s Up Comedy Club at Piper’s Alley, 230 West North Avenue. The new 300-seat performance space will be dedicated to stand-up, improv, and a variety of other comedic offerings. Several big names are already booked, so see your CUI concierge for tickets to an upcoming show and be among the first to experience the new venue!


Ring in the New Year by treating yourself to a delicious meal at one of Phil Stefani’s Signature Restaurants: Tuscany (in Chicago, Oak Brook and Wheeling), 437 Rush, Tavern on Rush, or Riva. For a unique special event, the Crystal Gardens at Navy Pier is a one-acre botanical garden in a six-story class atrium with unbeatable lake and city views. Contact CUI for your next reservation or event at one of these excellent venues.


For a true Chicago experience, it’s hard to beat Fulton’s on the River. The restaurant offers stellar views of the river and downtown, quality seafood and steakhouse classics, and an extensive wine and cocktail selection.

The Metropolitan Club, located on the 66th and 67th floors of the Willis Tower, is now open to the public for dining Monday through Saturday, 5:30 p.m. through 8:30 p.m. Guests may also add a VIP one-way Skydeck transfer. Whether it is a romantic date night or a fun night out, the VIP transfer to the Skydeck’s Ledge will make your special day unforgettable. The Metropolitan Club also offers premier conferencing facilities. Contact your CUI concierge for more information and for your next booking.


For VIP reservations, contact your CUI Concierge.

Each month, CUI presents a list of the top 20 restaurants as selected by our discriminating clients. These selections represent our most requested dining destinations from the month of December 2011.

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