- 5024 N. Sheridan Rd., Uptown
Big Chicks takes its name from a moniker its owner, the sizable Michelle Fire, picked up on a trip to India. The natives there had trouble pronouncing "Michelle... READ MORE
Big Chicks takes its name from a moniker its owner, the sizable Michelle Fire, picked up on a trip to India. The natives there had trouble pronouncing "Michelle... READ MORE
No doubt, this Boystown spot is one of Chicago's best-known gay bars. On weeknights, it's a place to unwind after a hard day's work. Come here to shoot a game o... READ MORE
A savvy and enthusiastic staff, which includes several sommeliers, work the room at this loft-like West Loop wine bar. Guests can order by the flight, glass or ... READ MORE
The W Hotel - Lakeshore's chic restaurant specializes in Mediterranean-inflected small plates. Moroccan-spiced prawns, braised duck flatbread and a citrus and h... 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
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
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 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
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
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
Tucked behind an old factory, Rocks Lincoln Park isn't the easiest bar to find, and perhaps it shouldn't be. Catering to its cozy nook of Lincoln Park, this is ... 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
This River North lounge features old-fashioned drinks, noir ambience and cheap motel prices. It sports mod orange booths, curvy brown couches and other early '7... 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
The rock 'n' roll theme at this West Town spot mixes an old-school 1940s deco element with modern touches. Sidle up to the 75-foot, L-shaped bar or settle into ... READ MORE
The Regina here at this far northwest suburban restaurant is the same namesake as the Arlington Heights' original, both ran by the Campanella family by way of S... READ MORE
Jerry Kleiner is behind this 150-seat lounge inside the South Loop’s Kerasotes Theatre. Plunk yourself down in a comfy chair or loveseat and take in the primo... 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
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