Alarmist Is a No-Frills Beer Hall Made for Drinking By Peter Ranvestel and Bettina Chang The Sauganash taproom serves up a great beer with a neighborhood vibe. Read more
The Lunatic, the Lover, & the Poet Loosens Up the Stuffy Wine Bar By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler The name's a mouthful, but the wine flows (very) freely. Read more
Ella Elli Is a New Cozy Date Spot in Wrigleyville By Peter Ranvestel and Bettina Chang Or grab some friends and enjoy the global grub. Read more
SafeHouse Goes All In on Its Spy Theme By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler Booze and mini missions await you in this new River North spot—as long as you know the password. Read more
River North Gets the Casual Beer Bar It Needs at Centennial By Peter Ranvestel and Bettina Chang For people who want to grab a beer in River North, sans the typical River North bar scene. Read more
Larry's Is Like a Hotel Bar—in an Apartment Building By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler There's no signage advertising it on the street, so this Uptown spot feels like a hidden gem. Read more
Rhyme or Reason Brings '70s Nightclub Funk to Division Street By Peter Ranvestel and John Hardberger Expect plenty of soul from the house bands and DJs. Read more
Deadbolt Is the Quintessential Hot New Bar in Logan Square By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler All the elements for a buzzworthy spot are in place. Read more
Take to the Dance Floor at Colombia-Inspired Esco Bar By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler The new West Loop speakeasy above Ronero spins Latin-American music with an accompanying drummer. Read more
Quiote's Basement Bar Is Logan Square's Latest Destination By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler Hope you like mezcal! Read more
