Group punch bowls for sharing,
as seen at Rebar (401 N. Wabash Ave.). Sexy or suspect? Germaphobes, discuss.
The persistence of bottle service,
as seen at Crescendo (222 W. Ontario St.)—despite a tanking economy and nose-diving 401(k)s
Handcrafted cocktails,
as seen at The Violet Hour (1520 N. Damen Ave.). Do tipsy nightlifers really appreciate the TLC?
The legalization of absinthe,
as seen at Potter’s (17 E. Monroe St.). It’s not the same stuff that’s sold overseas—and does anyone like the taste of anise?
Wii,
as seen at Mahoney’s Pub & Grille (551 N. Ogden Ave.)—as if Golden Tee weren’t enough, yet another reason not to socialize