LUKE STOIOFF AND DAVID REKHSON

WHO: founders/principals of Chicago’s Dineamic Hospitality Group (dineamicgroup.com). HOME ’HOOD: river north. rekhson: “i love how centrally located it is, as well as the never-ending abundance of great restaurants, nightlife, and things to do.” stoioff: “it’s in the heart of downtown but still has a neighborhood feel.” GO-TO HANGOUT: stoioff: “if i’m not at one of our places, i like to go to Erie Café (536 W. Erie St., 312-266-2300; eriecafe.com). it’s a block away from my home, and they have outstanding lamb chops with mint jelly.” HIDDEN GEM: rekhson: “Greektown.” stoioff: “the unofficial dog park at Milton Lee Olive Park (500 N. Lake Shore Dr.), near navy Pier—it’s a huge open field blocked by trees where i take my dog, Jarvis, to run at top speed.” FAVE ARCHITECTURE: rekhson: “i’m a big fan of the new Chicago River Walk (chicagoriverwalk.us). it’s amazing how that area has totally transformed into a beautiful part of the downtown landscape.” stoioff: “the Crain Communications Building (150 N. Michigan Ave.). one of my favorite childhood movies is Adventures in Babysitting, which features it; every time i pass it i reference the movie to whoever will listen to me.” SUMMER LOVE: stoioff: “We’re really looking forward to opening our newest venue, Barrio (65 W. Kinzie St.; barriochicago.com)!”