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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

October 28, 2009

Take a look inside the newest nightspots

Group party rooms

3. Group party rooms

November 6, 2009

These new bars are ready to host your holiday shindig

Old Town Social

4. Old Town Social 4

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

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

VLive

5. VLive 3

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

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

LaSalle Power Co.

6. LaSalle Power Co. 4

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 group.

Photo tour: Old Town Social

7. Photo tour: Old Town Social

September 3, 2009

Scope out the scene at this antique-chic bar

Chicago New Year's Eve Guide

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

9. Cuvee 1 1/2

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

River North club and ultra-lounge specializing in champagne cocktails

Social Twenty-Five

10. 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.

'Hood hangs

11. 'Hood hangs

By Lisa Arnett - October 28, 2009
 

Three low-key bars vie for your attention

12. Secrets Nightclub 4 1/2

14112 Chicago Rd. - Dolton
 

Bull & Bear

13. Bull & Bear 2

431 N. Wells St. - Chicago (River North)
 

The guys from hot spot Stone Lotus are behind this stock market-themed sports bar in River North.

14. 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

15. Enoteca Roma Ristorante 4

2144 W. Division St. - Chicago (East Village / Ukrainian Village)
 

Intimate Wicker Park wine bar and Italian eatery featuring choices like Roman-style pizza, panini and bruschetta

Winner of Best Beard: Jack Passion!

16. NYC Beard and Moustache Contest

March 20, 2009

Who is the fairest and hairiest of them all?

17. Hugo's Frog Bar 4

1024 N. Rush St. - Chicago (Rush & Division)
 

Hugo's menu changes daily and features day boat seafood and shellfish. The same prime steaks featured at Gibsons are also available here, including the W.R. Chicago cut and the porterhouse. The desserts are gigantic, so plan on sharing.

Liar's Club

18. Liar's Club 2 1/2

1665 W. Fullerton Ave. - Chicago (Lincoln Park)
 

If you're in the mood for drinkin' and dancin' in a friendly, unpretentious atmosphere, this is your place. Live DJs and drink specials appear nightly.

19. Dream 3 1/2

1750 N. Clark St. - Chicago (Lincoln Park)
 

The owners of now-closed Stardust in west suburban Downers Grove are bringing their concept to the Krem address in Lincoln Park.

20. 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.

21. New Line Tavern 5

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

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

22. The Club 5

4829 W. 77th St. - Burbank
 

Vain Nightclub & Lounge

24. Vain Nightclub & Lounge 3 1/2

2354 N. Clybourn Ave. - Chicago (Lincoln Park)
 

This 7,000-square-foot club features a first floor lounge, a second floor for dancing and a third VIP level overlooking the dance floor.

25. The Bad Apple 4 1/2

4300 N. Lincoln Ave. - Chicago
 

Neighborhood burger and beer bar from the former owners of Menagerie and Cooper's