Blue 13

Tattoo aficionados and rock music fans should love this contemporary American spot in the former Tony Rocco’s River North. Look for an “upscale rock 'n' roll atmosphere," with an interior inspired by classic tattoo parlors. Current and classic rock, from Fall Out Boy to Johnny Cash, serve as background beats.

Expect a seasonally changing menu created by chef/co-owner Chris Curren, who clocked kitchen time at Zealous in Chicago and Hyde Park Steakhouse and Three Birds Restaurant in Ohio. The menu includes appetizer selections such as lobster pizza and beef carpaccio, then moves into heartier fare such as roasted Asian-spiced lamb chops and grilled orange-glazed opah. After 11 p.m. look for a late-night menu--they're aiming to please servers just finishing their shifts at nearby restaurants and the pre-club crowd.