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Tag: Seen on the Scene
Weekend Photos: The Ace Bar
“It’s called The Ace Bar, like the bandage, because the place was broken, and I came in and fixed it,” says Brad Cousens, the owner of a new bar-slash-live-music-venue in the Lincoln Park address formerly home to Hoghead McDunna’s (1505 W. Fullerton Ave.; 312-970-1505)... Read more
Weekend Photos: Bacardi at the Park
For when proximity is close enough: Bacardi at the Park, a new sports bar managed by the guys behind Gibsons and sponsored by—yes—Bacardi, just a crosswalk away from U.S. Cellular Field. Located opposite the ballpark’s Gate 5 (320 W. 35th St; 312-674-5860), the clubhouse is open to the public on home-game days, from two and a half hours before the first pitch to two hours after the last out, no game ticket required... Read more
Weekend Photos: Final Four @ Frontier
The NCAA men’s basketball semifinals were the purported main event Saturday at the new Noble Square spot Frontier, but all eyes were on the spit-roasted whole pig trotted out from the kitchen and carved up for a party of diners by gastropub staff... Read more
Weekend Photos: 694 Wine & Spirits
On Saturday night, our photographer ventured over to 694 Wine & Spirits, the River West spot formerly known as Juicy Wine Company and a little piece of which our resident nightlife guru took home with her—in the form of bacon perfume—following a recent visit... Read more
Weekend Photos: South Branch Tavern and Grille
Right now that 4,000-square-foot patio just sits there, taunting you, but come summer—or even, say, 60 degrees—you’ll be the first one out on deck. In the meantime, console yourself with floor-to-ceiling river views from inside South Branch Tavern and Grille, a new happy-hour destination that opened in the Loop last week... Read more
Nightlife Photos: White Mystery @ Streetside
On the turntables Thursday night at Streetside, in Logan Square: White Mystery, the hard-to-miss brother and sister duo currently grabbing attention left and right for their lo-fi garage rock (just look for the dual shocks of curly red hair). Organized by the Wicker Park gallery Johalla Projects, the night also featured a guest spot on the decks by Ald... Read more