"Located next to Au Cheval, Lone Wolf is a common waiting room for burger-hungry souls who are patient, determined, and apparently have three hours to kill. But even if you’re not stuck in burger purgatory, come to this great casual bar for the West Loop’s version of a dive and a Chicago Handshake. Lone Wolf only opened in 2013, but the scratched-up wooden bar and old-school glass block windows could fool you into thinking it’s been a neighborhood watering hole for decades. Along with Old Style tallboys, they have local beers on tap, cocktails, and even food from local celebrity, The Tamale Guy. " - nick allen, john ringor, adrian kane