Chicago - May 14, 2007

Miss Manors

Manor Opens

Freud may have been the father of psychoanalysis, but when it came to understanding ladies, dude didn’t have a clue. (Penis envy? Please.)

Welcome to the 21st century. Not only do women work, they know how to work it.

And you’ll get a glimpse of how at Manor, the new River North lounge by Michael Bisbee and Michael Kaulentis (RiNo).

Ladies come here decked out — to match the English castle decor (stone walls, griffin-adorned tables, giant back-lit paintings, marble bar).

Thirsty broads can sip top-shelf cocktails in cushy, Bordeaux leather banquettes built for the modern dame (there are private lockboxes under each seat for storing bags and coats).

Meetings of the minds (or otherwise) take place in the cozy, subterranean VIP area.

But what goes on down there is no one’s business. 

Just watch that Freudian slip.

Manor, 642 North Clark Street, at Erie Street (312-475-1390).