The Optima Is for Rock 'n' Roll Fans and Club Kids Alike By Peter Ranvestel and Claire Voon It's a neighborhood music venue with upscale twists. Read more
Dutch & Doc's Is a Beauteous Brasserie Steps from Wrigley Field By Peter Ranvestel and Claire Voon Baseball fan or not, you'll dig the views from this new spot by Boka Restaurant Group. Read more
Flight Club Is Not Your Typical Darts Bar By Peter Ranvestel and Claire Voon Test your aim on these high-tech boards. Read more
Bounce Sporting Club Brings the Party to Its Roof By PETER RANVESTEL AND CLAIRE VOON Rage under city lights while watching some sports. Read more
Monnie Burke's Is Perfect for Patio Season By Peter Ranvestel and Claire Voon This Pilsen spot keeps summer chill with frozen margaritas and a no-frills vibe. Read more
Ballast Point's Brewpub Is A Serious Beer Haven By Peter Ranvestel and Claire Voon The brewery's first Midwestern location has settled in the West Loop. Read more
Bar Moxy Is for Adults Who Hate Adulting By Peter Ranvestel and Claire Voon Doubling as the lobby of Hotel Moxy, this massive lounge has a youthful spirit. Read more
Apogee Takes Drinking to New Heights By Peter Ranvestel and Claire Voon Enjoy a view while drinking from a smoke-filled bong. Read more
Parson's Got Bigger Just in Time for Patio Season By Teresa Manring and Peter Ranvestel The Logan Square staple can serve more people now—but it still fills up pretty fast. Read more
Royal Palms Brought Shuffleboard to Bucktown and Everyone's Obsessed By Teresa Manring and Peter Ranvestel Sliding those disks across the floor is great—but expect to wait in line. Read more
