Tao Chicago

Part restaurant and part nightclub, Tao Chicago is the latest outpost of the Asian-inspired concept that boasts locations in Las Vegas, Los Angeles and New York. Downstairs, you can sample extravagant takes on dishes like Chilean sea bass, lobster wontons, and Peking duck underneath the gaze of a 16-foot statues of the Buddhist deity Quan Yin. On the second floor, an ornate 1,000-person capacity club attracts sought-after DJs and guests willing to wait in line (or splurge on bottle service) to snag a spot on the crowded dance floor.