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New on the scene

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By Lisa Arnett - July 19, 2007
 

The scoop on the city's newest nightlife destinations

New Chicago bars and clubs

2. New Chicago bars and clubs

November 16, 2009

Take a look inside the newest nightspots

3. 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.

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The Globe Pub - 1934 W. Irving Park Rd. - Chicago
 

Get a one- to three-ounce beer sample for every letter of the alphabet, from Anchor Steam to Zywiec.

Old Town Social

5. Old Town Social 4

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

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

VLive

6. VLive 3

2047 N. Milwaukee Ave. - Chicago (Logan Square)
 

This live music venue and nightclub resides above Fuego in Logan Square.

Chicago New Year's Eve Guide

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Your ultimate where-to-party guide to ring in '10

Wanted: Your awesome TBOX costume

8. Wanted: Your awesome TBOX costume

 

Show off your 12 Bars of Christmas get-up for our camera

Sweetwater

9. Sweetwater 4 1/2

225 N. Michigan Ave. - Chicago (Loop)
 

Michigan Avenue bar and grill from the owners of Wicker Park's The Boundary

Chicago New Year's Eve parties

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Ring in 2010 with these New Year's bashes

11. New Line Tavern 5

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

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

12. Meze 0

205 N. Peoria St. - Chicago (West Town)
 

West Loop sangria and tapas lounge

Inside: Big Star

13. Inside: Big Star

By Lisa Arnett - November 12, 2009
 

Wicker Park’s dive-by-design doles out cheap thrills and simple swills

Double A

14. Double A 2

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

Small and exclusive cocktail lounge located below Mercadito

15. Secrets Nightclub 4 1/2

14112 Chicago Rd. - Dolton
 

Chicago Football Guide

16. Chicago Football Guide

 

Get the lowdown on Bears gameday deals, college football bars and more

WestEnd Bar & Grill

17. WestEnd Bar & Grill 4

1326 W. Madison St. - Chicago (West Loop)
 

This West Loop bar and restaurant is brought to you by the Four Corners Tavern Group, which is also behind Kirkwood Bar & Grill, Schoolyard Tavern & Grill, Gaslight Bar & Grille, Brownstone Tavern & Grill and Sidebar Grille.

TBOX Pop Quiz

18. 2008 TBOX Pub Crawl

November 18, 2009

See pics from the 12 Bars of Christmas pub crawl

Nightcrawlers

19. Nightcrawlers

November 16, 2009

Photos of who we've seen on the scene

Sugar Plum Daquiri, $14

20. 10 cocktails we're crazy about

November 11, 2009

Feast your eyes on our favorite drinks

The Shrine

21. The Shrine 3 1/2

2109 S. Wabash Ave. - Chicago (Near South Side)
 

This South Loop club-lounge combo rocks on in the former Chicago Legends space.

The Gage

22. The Gage 4

24 S. Michigan Ave. - Chicago (Grant Park Museums)
 

Gastropub blending down-to-Earth fare with upscale flair across from Millennium Park.

Photo tour: Old Town Social

23. Photo tour: Old Town Social

September 3, 2009

Scope out the scene at this antique-chic bar

Emerald Loop

24. Emerald Loop photo gallery

September 25, 2007

Social Twenty-Five

25. Social Twenty-Five 3

25 W. Hubbard St. - Chicago (River North)
 

The owners of Moda have paired with the team behind John Barleycorn to relaunch the space as sports den Social Twenty-Five.