- 1935 W. Chicago Ave., West Town
This slick little bar is tough to spot from the street. Only a neon sign above the front French doors distinguishes it from any other Chicago Avenue storefront.... READ MORE
This slick little bar is tough to spot from the street. Only a neon sign above the front French doors distinguishes it from any other Chicago Avenue storefront.... READ MORE
This unusual saloon-like club features a rowdy atmosphere complete with dueling pianists who encourage diners to belt out familiar tunes. Bar bites include appe... READ MORE
During the summer, the Conrad Chicago opens an outdoor lounge and restaurant on the fifth floor balcony overlooking Rush and Grand. Its 1950s South Beach theme ... READ MORE
This modern sports-focused lounge fancies itself one step above your standard sports bar. Comfy barstools and chairs are fit for extended game-watching, and the... READ MORE
This slick sports bar (brought to you by Mod Construction's Karl Spektor and White Sox general manager Kenny Williams) really ups the ante on the West Loop's al... READ MORE
This beer-centric bar from the owners of Bull & Bear is twice as large as its sibling with a pubbier feel. This bar and grill will aim to please wandering touri... READ MORE
This sprawling River North brewpub, part of the national Rock Bottom chain, features house-brewed beers from award-winning brewmaster Pete Crowley, plenty of fl... READ MORE
Glenn Taylor, a former CPA who learned to brew beer in his basement, took his hobby public by opening this Lombard brewing company and restaurant in 1999. Offer... READ MORE
This Humboldt Park hangout, long known as Black Beetle Bar & Grill, now sports a shortened name, a freshened-up interior and a sandwich and pizza-focused menu.... READ MORE
Casey's offers a full selection of lunch and dinner options, including salads, sandwiches, steaks, pasta and fish dishes. It's a comfortable setting with booths... READ MORE
This Ukrainian buffet, aptly located in Ukrainian Village, specializes in hearty, rib-sticking fare, including croquettes of ground pork, rice-stuffed cabbage i... READ MORE
The Lobby at The Peninsula Chicago has cocoa lovers in mind with its Chocolate Bar. From 8 p.m.-midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, an all-you-can-eat chocolate ... READ MORE
India House has opened in the former Zinfandel space in River North. This is the first Chicago location for the independent chain, with outposts in Schaumburg, ... READ MORE
Pops for Champagne knows bubbly and jazz, and after nearly three decades on a tree-lined Lakeview street, owners Tom and Linda Verhey decided to bring the natio... READ MORE
This family run steakhouse has a casual, comfy atmosphere, with a dining and lounge area with big booths, TVs and a fireplace. As far as the steak goes, the sig... READ MORE
Although the name refers to the European wine designation, it also happens to be the initials for Dunlays on Clark, the spot's founding company. Unlike the Linc... READ MORE
This River North cantina is brought to you by Bortz Entertainment Group (the force behind many local spots, including Republic and Boutique. Owner Marc Bortz sa... READ MORE
Pops for Champagne reconcepted its basement jazz lounge into a vintage-inspired drinking parlor. To get there, enter through Pops and look for the "W" above the... READ MORE