This vibrant University Village eatery serves Spanish, Mediterranean and South American-influenced tapas. In the kitchen, from Gustavo Castañeda (formerly of... READ MORE

The Admiral features a nightly Las Vegas-style revue favored by conventioneers and O'Hare visitors, with plenty of table dancers. The Albany Park theater... READ MORE

The nephew of the legendary Bob Chinn demonstrates that seafood expertise runs in the family. Stan Chinn even copies his uncle's habit of displaying the...READ MORE

Catch traditional Irish bands and local, national and international acts here as well as international sports telecasts and major American sporting events....READ MORE

The favorites here include chicken vesuvio, eggplant parmesan, veal picante and salmon delizia, which features a sauce of sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke...READ MORE

This classic neighborhood hangout in West Town features modern spins on traditional pub fare, 10 craft beers on tap with 35 more in bottles, and plenty of...READ MORE

Located in the Palos Crossings shopping center, this destination is part upscale sports bar, part restaurant and part concert hall with a full stage. The...READ MORE

This Lakeview diner dishes up comfort food from around the world, with options like the Greek-inspired Sparta burger and Southwestern Meatloaf, among soups,...READ MORE

Don't look for a fancy cocktail menu boasting caipiroskas and mojitos here; the bar's cute catchphrase is "Dive cuisine. Easy to spell drinks. Occasional... READ MORE

This South Loop burger eatery serves turkey, veggie and chicken burgers on brioche or pretzel buns. Choose from creations such as the Jersey Shore burger... READ MORE

This West Town late-night spot on the corner of Grand and Ashland is a popular neighborhood watering hole and live music venue for rock n’ roll,... READ MORE

Opened in January 2012, this 34-seat table-service eatery is cozy and casual, drawing both neighborhood folks and those who are well-versed in Peruvian fare....READ MORE

This suburban improv comedy club features veterans of Second City, iO, Comedy Sportz and more. Classes are also offered for acting, improvisational acting...READ MORE

Learn to speak Italian in classes that range from beginners' level up to advanced. This cultural center also hosts art exhibitions, speakers and cultural...READ MORE

Hook & Ladder is a classic Chicago tavern in the heart of Lincoln Park. It boasts a massive 45 foot long mahogany bar in the main room and an additional...READ MORE

The food at this exceptionally friendly North Park restaurant is based on home recipes from southeastern Italy. The classic fine-dining atmosphere is nicely... READ MORE

Fill up on stick-with-you comfort pub food and handcrafted beers. Mickey Finn's serves four beers year-round alongside four seasonal beers in its...READ MORE

Homegrown Mexican chain opened this spot in the old Maxwell Street Market area (now called University Village Marketplace) in mid-2005. Eduardo "Lalo"... READ MORE

The core of the menu at this River West eatery is Thai, but multiple cuisines are represented on the pan-Asian menu. The lineup lists banana blossom salad,... READ MORE

This new red-carpet club is from the owners of Sound Bar, Y and Crescendo. Though the bar's technically late night (that's 5 a.m. on Saturdays), that doesn't... READ MORE