Best Bites in Chicago: Late Night Dining at The Lobby at The Peninsula

The Chicago dining scene has been getting rave reviews of late. A hotbed of culinary innovation, the Windy City has it all: from America's best French fries to thrilling flavor sensations at thumping new restaurants. For a timeless classic, don't miss a meal at The Peninsula in the heart of Chitown's Magnificent Mile. Awarded perfect scores by each of the city's major publications for Avenues (its gourmet resto), The Peninsula also features The Lobby for unforgettable afternoon tea (Champagne, caviar, anyone?) and late-night nibbles, boasting enormous floor-to-ceiling windows. Sherman's Travel Magazine recently gave The Lobby a shout-out in an article on the country's top late-night bites. Here's the skinny:

The Windy City isn't big on late dining, but for an only-in Chicago experience, head to the Pen's fifth-floor lobby, order a 12-ounce rib eye, and take in Michigan Avenue through the 20-foot windows.