chicago | novo fear.

it used to be that your most exciting bar experience was catching the eye of a neighboring stool sitter. but the new bar novo at the renaissance chicago hotel will change the way you drink your way through bad pickup lines.

located in the heart of downtown at state and wacker, bar novo is bound to be a vibrant hub for the theatre district. the 5,296-square-foot watering hole features a 32-seat bar complete with flat screens and views of the bustling street outside (check out the pic from photog nick saraga). looking for a little intimacy? settle into a cozy booth, communal seating is avail in case you want to make new friends over a hand-crafted, fresh juice cocktail or signature local beer. but it's not all about the menu, bar novo's got a scene to back up its sips. a chef's station at the center of the bar with a wide open view to watch your food being made makes the place more like an episode of top chef. the turbo oven combines convection and microwave technology which means you'll be enjoying your smoked prime rib nachos faster than you can say truffalo wings.

now that's a novo idea. bar novo. 1 west wacker drive. at state. 312.372.7200. now open.
www.barnovo.com