Chicago, Illinois, boasts close to three million residents and, in 2008, drew approximately 45 million tourists. As a result, the city offers a host of dining and entertainment options, including hot spots which combine the two efforts. In fact, both tourists and residents alike can find a handful of Chicago-based restaurants which offer both food and dancing.
Nacional 27 serves up Latin food and dancing in an intimate, dimly lit setting. The menu includes such items as grilled vegetable empanadas, steak quesadillas and Brazilian barbecue. The restaurant also offers a variety of drinks, including sangria, margaritas and mojitos. Nacional 27 boasts a large dance floor and even hosts dance competitions, lessons and themed nights. The restaurant features a private party room as well, capable of fitting up to 80 people.
Nacional 27
325 W. Huron St.
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 664-2727
n27chicago.com
Tizi Melloul features Moroccan-inspired decor, including lanterns, wooden floors and brightly colored tapestries throughout the bar, main dining hall and the Crescent Room, a popular spot for parties or events. The menu includes such Mediterranean cuisine as lamb sliders, shaved beet salad and fire-roasted mussels. The bar serves up a variety of cocktails, beers and wine. The restaurant also plays host to a mixture of special events, including live belly dancers on some evenings.
Tizi Melloul
531 N. Wells St.
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 670-4338
tizimelloul.com
Located in the Near North Side region of Chicago, Le Passage, a dance club, sits attached to the Drawing Room, an upscale restaurant. Le Passage features a dance floor, a bar and live DJs amidst a dark but elegant setting. The nightclub's 1930s inspired interior features art deco light fixtures and wood beam ceilings. Meanwhile, the Drawing Room delivers an airy feel complete with velvet furnishings, white billowy drapes and a chandelier. The restaurant offers a gourmet menu, including such dishes as sauteed scallops, veal nuggets and pan-roasted chicken.
Le Passage
937 N. Rush St.
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 255-0022
lepassage.com
