Northbrook Hotel Makes Pancetta Restaurant A Destination
The new restaurant at the Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel offers Italian food with a side of live music.
When the Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel underwent renovations over the summer, it decided its restaurant needed an update as well. So in August, it replaced Rook's Corner with Pancetta, a laid back lounge that serves Italian food and complex cocktails. "We want to have everyone here," said restaurant manager Eve Dobbin. "We’re trying to get the neighborhood people in." The warm space features plush ivory chairs and candlelit glass tables. Sports games play on a pair of TVs behind the bar. Big chairs are nested around a fireplace and cozy nooks with couches are positioned around the perimeter — the nooks are especially popular among guests hanging out with laptops or books. The bar offers plenty to try, as well. The cocktail menu …
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