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1. New on the scene

By Lisa Arnett - July 19, 2007

The scoop on the city's newest nightlife destinations

2. New Chicago bars and clubs

Take a look inside the newest nightspots

3. Big Star

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

4. AlphaBeer

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

5. Old Town Social

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

6. VLive

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

7. Chicago New Year's Eve Guide

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

8. Wanted: Your awesome TBOX costume

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

9. Sweetwater

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

10. Chicago New Year's Eve parties

Ring in 2010 with these New Year's bashes

11. New Line Tavern

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

12. Meze

West Loop sangria and tapas lounge

13. Inside: Big Star

By Lisa Arnett - November 12, 2009

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

14. Double A

Small and exclusive cocktail lounge located below Mercadito

15. Secrets Nightclub

16. Chicago Football Guide

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

17. WestEnd Bar & Grill

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.

18. 2008 TBOX Pub Crawl

See pics from the 12 Bars of Christmas pub crawl

19. Nightcrawlers

Photos of who we've seen on the scene

20. 10 cocktails we're crazy about

Feast your eyes on our favorite drinks

21. The Shrine

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

22. The Gage

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

23. Photo tour: Old Town Social

Scope out the scene at this antique-chic bar

24. Emerald Loop photo gallery

25. Social Twenty-Five

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