Look for Bar DeVille to open in summer 2008.
The French-inspired name may translate to "bar of the city," but this corner tavern is all about keeping things local and laid-back. That said, you’ll still find a European influence in the decor: Think rustic French chateau-meets-Chicago dive. Order from the extensive bottled beer selection or ask the bartender to whip up a classic, handcrafted cocktail. Rack ’em up on the pool table, call up a few tunes on the jukebox and settle in. Weekends get amped up a bit as DJs hit the booth in the back room, complete with high-def projector for video mixing and more tricks of the trade. Brought to you by Matt Eisler (Empire Liquors, Victory Liquors), Howard Natinsky (Five Star Bar, Fat Cat) and Kevin Heisner (designer/contractor behind the two Liquors bars), Bar Deville’s the kind of cool little watering hole you can wander into for a fun, no-frills night out.