- 166 E. Superior St., Gold Coast
First and foremost, C-View--the lounge on the rooftop of the Affinia Chicago Hotel's 29th floor--offers incredible views of the Chicago skyline. Enclosed by a h... READ MORE
First and foremost, C-View--the lounge on the rooftop of the Affinia Chicago Hotel's 29th floor--offers incredible views of the Chicago skyline. Enclosed by a h... READ MORE
This Boystown bar offers diverse crowds, dancing and more socializing than posturing. Complete with a black crystal chandelier, the front room holds an onyx-lit... READ MORE
Franconello's suffered a fire on Sept. 4. Read the Chicago Tribune's report of the incident and stay tuned for reopening details. This traditional Italian featu... READ MORE
Bargoers on Division Street come to Innjoy for beer and upscale bar food, plus cool beats by nightly DJs--don't be surprised to see a bit of dancing on Saturday... READ MORE
The name of this Taylor Street lounge is inspired by the 1920s building it resides in. During the week, the bar will cater to a more casual crowd with a pool ta... READ MORE
La Fiesta offers a wide range of classic Mexican fare. Tacos, enchiladas and burritos come in portions generous enough to send many diners home with a midnight ... READ MORE
The groundwork was laid for this restaurant when owner Alex Dana converted his original Rosebud on Taylor Street (opened in 1977) from a steakhouse to an authen... READ MORE
With its bright-lights marquee and affordable menu, Union Park attracts a crowd of Bulls and Blackhawks fans on their way to United Center, plus young professio... READ MORE
This Lakeview spot boasts conversation-friendly music, vaguely Victorian decor, and a hip abbreviated name. Tight clusters of wooden tables and chairs give way ... READ MORE
This classy pool hall and restaurant features 27 professional tables on two floors. No dark smoke-filled room here; the exposed brick walls, high-top tables and... READ MORE
Gone are the neutral tones, white tablecloths and pricey steaks of former tenant Avenue M -- but don't worry, the gorgeous ivy and flower-laden patio remains. N... READ MORE
This garden-level Lakeview lounge gives a nod to its name with artwork from emerging local artists on the walls, rotating on a quarterly basis. A reasonably pri... READ MORE
Should you expect to only drink tequila at Salud, a lounge that specializes in pure agave tequilas? Of course not, in the same way that folks don't only gulp ca... READ MORE
Smoke Daddy Rhythm and Blues, which opened in the summer of 1994, changed hands in 2005. Mike and Doug Dunlay, the cousins behind D.O.C. Wine Bar,Dunlays on the... READ MORE
A decade ago, Billy Dec, CEO of Rockit Ranch, opened Rockit Bar & Grill in River North, and three years ago, he opened this second location in Lakeview just ste... READ MORE
Brendan Sodikoff (Gilt Bar, Curio) describes this two-story West Loop bar and eatery as a "rustic, rough, Frenchy divey bar." The ground floor feels more like a... READ MORE
This sprawling Aurora smokehouse and tavern is part of a national chain best known for its "three-room concept," consisting of the Dining Room/Bar, Green Room a... READ MORE
This Argentinian-flavored restaurant touting itself as "the spirit of Miami Beach meets Buenos Aires" has opened in Naperville. Look for tapas, grilled steaks, ... READ MORE
The Bolingbrook Golf Club's casual restaurant features an oak and granite bar and pretty view of the course. Nine plasma TVs are tuned to sports (volume off) an... READ MORE