American Listings

35th Street Cafe -

1735 W. 35th St. - Chicago (Archer Height/Brighton/ Mc Kinley Park)

Above-average breakfast and brunch fare make this neighborhood spot more than just another local coffeehouse.

Clybar and Grille -

2417 N. Clybourn Ave. - Chicago (Sheffield/De Paul)

Located on a relatively quiet stretch of the Clybourn Corridor, this sports bar shows off its Purdue allegience with paintings of campus landmarks,...

Deals & Specials:

• $3 you-call-its, half-price wraps, team trivia (8 p.m.)
• $2 Bud products, half-price wings

The Meatloaf Bakery -

2464 N. Clark St. - Chicago (Lincoln Park)

All meatloaf, all the time

South Water Kitchen -

225 N. Wabash Ave. - Chicago (Loop)

Hotel Monaco's American-themed restaurant and bar, featuring classic comfort food faves

Deals & Specials:

• Half-price bottles of wine
• $9 build-your-own white wine flights

Jam -

937 N. Damen Ave. - Chicago (East Village / Ukrainian Village)

Breakfast done right in Ukie Village

LaSalle Power Co. -

500 N. La Salle St. - Chicago (River North)

Keep a close eye on your crew -- it's easy to get lost in this enormous tri-level River North rock bar and music venue from the Eat Well Drink Better...

Deals & Specials:

• $3 well drinks and drafts
• $3 domestic bottles, $5 well cocktails, half-price wine bottles

Nana -

3267 S. Halsted St. - Chicago (Bridgeport/Sox)

Organic-focused breakfast and lunch spot in Bridgeport

Hearty -

3819 N. Broadway - Chicago

Dan Smith's and Steve McDonagh's (a.k.a. the Hearty Boys) Boystown spot for updated takes on comfort food classics

Branch 27 -

1371 W. Chicago Ave. - Chicago (West Town)

West Town bistro serving home-style fare in a comfortable rustic atmosphere

Deals & Specials:

• Half-price appetizers and flatbreads in the bar after 10 p.m.