Ampersand in Ravenswood Is Your New Affordable Wine Bar By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler It's perfect for when the weather starts to turn. Read more
The Bar at Johnny's Grill Is a Low-Key Neighborhood Hang By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler For when you want a drink without a lot of fuss. Read more
Jackson Tavern Is the Perfect After-Work Bar in the Loop By Peter Ranvestel and Emmet Sullivan It's got a country lodge meets city tavern vibe, with sports bar thrown in for good measure. Read more
Bar Siena Is the Trendiest Bar in the West Loop Right Now By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler The restaurant's drinking area had the biggest crowd we've seen all season. Read more
Streeterville Social Is Another Al Fresco Hit By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler The Loews hotel's third-floor bar goes super-summery with cornhole and tons of rosé. Read more
Drink Paul McGee's Cocktails While Playing Bocce at Game Room By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler Pool and reasonably priced beverages. What could be better? Read more
Cindy's May Have the Best View of Any Bar in the City By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler It's on track to be the most Instagram-friendly spot of summer. Read more
River North's Rec Room Is Like a Cooler Version of a Basement Party By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler Christmas lights, spiked punch, and free frozen pizza at midnight. Read more
Tack Room Is Basically a Modern Western Piano Bar By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler The latest bar in the Thalia Hall universe is subtler–and more fun–than you might think. Read more
The Heavy Feather Is a Totally Fern-Tastic Throwback By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler The second floor of Logan Square's Slippery Slope has gone completely retro. Read more
