"This Prospect Heights venue hosts live jazz every Wednesday, but shows tend to pop up on other nights, too. The musicians here take their jobs seriously as hosts, bringing the room together and joking around with the crowd in between songs while servers take orders for hush puppies and hot wings. Try to get a spot up front, since the back lounge area only has a partial view of the stage. Or just rely on the big screen and you'll never feel like you’re missing out. " - neha talreja, bryan kim, hannah albertine, matt tervooren, will hartman