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2. Cuvee 1 1/2

308 W. Erie St. - Chicago (River North)
 

River North club and ultra-lounge specializing in champagne cocktails

3. Hackney's Printers Row 4 1/2

733 S. Dearborn St. - Chicago (South Loop)
 

Located in one of the oldest buildings in Printers Row, the first city location of the suburban chain offers something for everyone, from their famous Hackneyburger and French-fried onion loaves to a strawberry spinach salad with raspberry vinaigrette.

Group party rooms

4. Group party rooms

November 6, 2009

These new bars are ready to host your holiday shindig

6. Beer and Bacon Icon-mmx-pick

Paddy Long's - 1028 W. Diversey Pkwy. - Chicago (Sheffield/De Paul)
 

Sample six seasonal brews with six cuts of pork, including Metropolitan Flywheel Bright lager with pepper bacon.

7. Big Star 5

1531 N. Damen Ave. - Chicago (Bucktown/Wicker Park)
 

The owners of Danny's Tavern and other prolific local spots are behind this alfresco-focused bar in the former Pontiac address.

8. Little Joe's 4 1/2

1041 W. Taylor St. - Chicago (Little Italy/University Village)
 

The kitchen's open till midnight at this family-owned bar and Italian restaurant. When you're done noshing on traditional antipasti and pasta dishes, stay for a drink and a few rounds of darts.

9. Sidebar Grille 4

221 N. La Salle St. - Chicago (Loop)
 

The folks behind Brownstone Tavern & Grill, Schoolyard Tavern & Grill and Gaslight Bar & Grille are also behind Sidebar, which focuses on lunch and happy hour, thanks to its Loop location.

10. 6 Corners Sports Bar 4 1/2

1950 W. North Ave. - Chicago (Bucktown/Wicker Park)
 

Sports bar named for Wicker Park's famed six-corner intersection

11. Ladies' Night Out Icon-mmx-pick

D.O.C. Wine Bar - 2602 N. Clark St. - Chicago (Lincoln Park)
 

Includes complimentary manicures and massages and $7 glasses of sparkling wine.

12. Jilly's Piano Bar 3 1/2

1007 N. Rush St. - Chicago (Rush & Division)
 

Laid-back Rush Street piano bar

13. Marge's Still 3

1758 N. Sedgwick St. - Chicago (Lincoln Park)
 

The folks behind Old Town Pub and Garrett Ripley’s have taken over this address--which has been a corner tavern since 1885--and re-christened it Marge’s Still.

14. Battle of the Bhut Icon-mmx-pick

Jake Melnick's Corner Tap - 41 E. Superior St. - Chicago (River North)
 

Watch competitive eaters devour wings made with bhut jolokia peppers.

TBOX. The 14th Annual 12 Bars of Christmas Pub Crawl

15. TBOX. The 14th Annual 12 Bars of Christmas Pub Crawl 2 Icon-mmx-pick

Cubby Bear Wrigleyville - 1059 W. Addison St. - Chicago (Lakeview)
 

Clink drinks at more than 30 Wrigleyville bars.

16. Jack's on Halsted (Jack's American Blend) 3 1/2

3201 N. Halsted St. - Chicago
 

Feel both hip and full at Jack’s on Halsted. Check out the artistic martini list while munching on one of many small plate options. The restaurant emits an almost under-the-sea vibe with its trendy greens and blues that rule the dining room.

17. Alumni Club 4

871 E. Algonquin Rd. - Schaumburg
 

A sports haven with basketball and volleyball courts and more that 50 TVs for those who would rather just watch.

18. New Line Tavern 5

201 N. Clinton St. - Chicago (Warehouse District)
 

West Loop bar and grill from the owners of Daily Bar & Grill

19. Maple Tree Inn 4 1/2

13301 Old Western Avenue - Blue Island
 

The Maple Tree Inn is like a trip to the Big Easy without the airfare. Entrees usually include spicy blackened jumbo sea scallops with brie sauce, crawfish etouffee and smoked pork chop with sun-dried sweet cherries and bourbon glaze.

Old Town Social

20. Old Town Social 4

455 W. North Ave. - Chicago (Old Town)
 

The neighborhood's fancy-but-not-flashy hotspot.

21. Grace O'Malley's Restaurant-Pub 4

1416 S. Michigan Ave. - Chicago (South Loop)
 

This South Loop spot is from the folks behind the Chicago Firehouse Restaurant and the Wabash Tap.

Photo tour: Sweetwater

22. Photo tour: Sweetwater

September 30, 2009

23. Basement Jaxx

Congress Theater - 2135 N. Milwaukee Ave. - Chicago (Logan Square)
 

MSTRKRFT, Modeselektor, Bald Eagle, Kid Color.

24. Double A 1 1/2

108 W. Kinzie St. - Chicago (River North)
 

Small and exclusive cocktail lounge located below Mercadito

25. Cab's Wine Bar Bistro 4 1/2

430 N. Main St. - Glen Ellyn
 

The name is short for cabernet, so it should come as no surprise that this bistro is serious about its award-winning wine collection.