Le Piano Brings a Slice of Montmartre to Rogers Park By Claire Voon Pair some wine with small plates and take in the Parisian vibes Read more
There Are No Frills at Swill Inn By Hannah Edgar This down-to-earth bar comfort food at comfortable prices. Read more
The Darling Has a Few Tricks up Its Sleeve By Hannah Edgar This grown-up funhouse boasts moving portraits, burlesque dancers, and spinning chandeliers. Read more
Chicago’s Christmas Bars Are Out of Control By Claire Voon and Peter Ranvestel We toured six decked-out pop-ups that have come to town. Read more
Wrigleyville’s Santa Baby Bar Revels in Holiday Kitsch By Hannah Edgar Who’s that sipping schnapps in the corner of this Christmas pop-up bar? An actual mall Santa. Read more
Hyde Park’s Bibliophile Is a Bookworm’s Dream By Hannah Edgar Like a great book, the bar-bookstore concept from the team behind Fabiana’s Bakery is sure to enter the local restaurant canon. Read more
Tinker to Evers Is a Low-Key Postgame Destination for Cubs Fans By Hannah Edgar The underground bar salutes the Cubs’ pennant-winning past and raises a glass to their future. Read more
Vu Rooftop Bar Is the South Loop's Swankiest Spot By Claire Voon It rises 22 stories high and features a karaoke room. Read more
Dorian's Is a Bar for Vinyl Nerds By Claire Voon It's even hidden behind a cozy record store. Read more
