"In an area rife with restaurants, this standalone French-inspired bar from veteran Chicago bartender Peter Vestinos (Sepia, The Betty, Sparrow) is a welcome addition. Location aside, Bisous’s charming interior design and expertly made cocktails are the reason you are here. Stop by at happy hour, 4 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, for $10 glasses of wine and select cocktails, as well as $8 beer and $7 cider. The truffle parmesan popcorn is on the house." - Lisa Shames