Drinking Around the Kimpton Gray Hotel: Boleo, Vol. 39, and La Bella Trattoria
The hotel has three very different concepts within its walls. You can go from slurping margaritas in the sunshine to sipping Manhattans in a low-lit lounge in seconds.
Nick in the Loop
This one's easy. I'm Nick Kindelsperger, and I'm writing about my favorite meals and drinks in Chicago's Loop.
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