Bars & Club Editorial Reviews

Inside: Rebar

2. Inside: Rebar

By Karen Budell - April 22, 2008

Can this new hotel lounge Trump your standard night out?

Inside: Harry Caray's Tavern

3. Inside: Harry Caray's Tavern

By Karen Budell - March 25, 2008

Harry Caray’s steps up to the plate with burgers, bomb shots and TVs—oh, the TVs!

Inside: Aberdeen

4. Inside: Aberdeen

By Karen Budell - March 18, 2008

This corner spot aims to please as a sports bar by day, DJ lounge at night

Inside: Par Lounge

5. Inside: Par Lounge

By Karen Budell - March 18, 2008

Laid-back hang with good tunes and an intimate party vibe--but is Par off course

Inside ... again: Chaise Lounge

6. Inside ... again: Chaise Lounge

By Karen Budell - March 18, 2008

A new chef is a breath of fresh air for this airy Wicker Park eatery

Inside: Stretch Run's 'Lost' viewing party

7. Inside: Stretch Run's 'Lost' viewing party

By Karen Budell - February 5, 2008

We tune in to a TV viewing party at a new River North spot

Inside: Risque Cafe

8. Inside: Risque Cafe

By Karen Budell - January 8, 2008

A restaurant vet launches a new ’cue concept in Wrigleyville

Inside: Scarlet

9. Inside: Scarlet

By Karen Budell - January 8, 2008

Boystown piano bar gets a colorful makeover

Inside: Le Passage & The Drawing Room

10. Inside: Le Passage & The Drawing Room

By Karen Budell - November 13, 2007

Neighborhood bar owners take over a Gold Coast club, try their hands at ultralounge life

Inside: The Boundary

11. Inside: The Boundary

By Karen Budell - October 23, 2007

Sports fans flock to Wicker Park to check out a flashy new bar and grill

Inside: Reggie's Music Joint

12. Inside: Reggie's Music Joint

By Karen Budell - September 26, 2007

Sound judgment: A trio of rock venues pumps up the Near South Side scene

Inside: Fat Cat

13. Inside: Fat Cat

By Karen Budell - August 31, 2007

Owners of two neighborhood faves take their comfort food and cocktails to the North Side

Inside: The Violet Hour

14. Inside: The Violet Hour

By Karen Budell - August 31, 2007

Wicker Park's new lounge plays up the art of bartending and plays down the hype