Cocktail bar · North Center
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"This Parisian-style cocktail bar owned by a band of three brothers is a sleek spot for dates. Victor Bar has become a sleeper hit in North Center." - Ashok Selvam
Restaurant · South Loop
Trendy venue serving pasta, burgers, and meat plates, plus draft beer, cocktails, and happy-hour specials.
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Indian restaurant · Wicker Park
Vajra is a chic spot in Wicker Park, offering elevated Indian and Nepalese fare alongside inventive cocktails in a beautifully inviting space.
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Barber shop · West Town
By day, it’s a funky barbershop, but come nightfall, the Blind Barber swings open to a lively cocktail lounge with a DJ and a party vibe.
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Dim sum restaurant · South Loop
Triple Crown in Chicago’s Chinatown is a bustling restaurant dishing out delectable dim sum and Cantonese classics into the late night, perfect for a lively meal.
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American restaurant · Loop
This bustling all-day cafe serves up crave-worthy baked goods, hearty brunch bites, and irresistible lattes in a compact, friendly setting.
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· Lincoln Square
Founded by German immigrants in the 1840s, Lincoln Square is defined by modest homes and leafy streets. Lawrence, Lincoln and Western avenues have German restaurants and bars that feature traditional food and beer, and there are plenty of Bavarian-style bakeries and shops here as well. Trendy cafes and hip cocktail bars draw young, fashionable crowds. The Old Town School has an eclectic roster of live music.
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American restaurant · West Town
The Publican serves a mouthwatering menu spotlighting seafood and pork amidst a vibrant atmosphere, all while boasting a killer lineup of global brews.
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American restaurant · Near West Side
Well-known hub specializing in cheeseburgers, plus hot dogs & other fast food in a no-frills venue.
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Korean restaurant · West Rogers Park
This sparse yet cheerful Korean restaurant has tabletop coal BBQ grills & a full non-BBQ menu.
Chinese restaurant · Streeterville
Destination for classic Chinese cooking & dim with cocktails amid dramatic, modern decor.