Royal Grocer
$$ | Bucktown
New American restaurant/bar with ample veggie dishes and weekend brunch plus frosé + a huge patio.
Juniper Spirits & Oyster at the Claridge house
$$$ | Gold Coast
The Moonlighter
$$ | Logan Square
Laid-back neighborhood bar with burgers, salads and starters, craft beers + cocktails.
Dos Urban Cantina
$$ | Logan Square
Creative, modern Mexican restaurant with artful surroundings, premium tequilas, wine + craft beer.
Parsons Chicken + Fish
$$ | Logan Square
Low-key fried chicken + fish stop with hip tunes dishing up cocktails, salads, and sandwiches.
Colectivo Coffee
$ | Logan Square + Lincoln Park
Artisanal coffee drinks pair with baked goods and sandwiches at this casual cafe with a large patio.
Lo Rez Brewing + Taproom
$ | Pilsen
Housemade craft brews are tapped in a funky, warehouse-like space with distressed brick + ductwork.
Siena Tavern
$$$ | River North
Neapolitan pies, homemade pastas, mozzarella bar + wine in an upscale space with bar and lounge.
Island Party Hut
$$ | The Loop
Lively tiki style bar + grill by the river offering casual eats, live music and outdoor games.
Sportsman’s Club
$$ | Ukrainian Village
Cash only hangout featuring a taxidermy theme, table games and a rotating list of cocktails + beer.
City Mouse at the Ace Hotel
$$ | West Loop
New American fare including daily brunch + craft cocktails in a chic Ace Hotel setting.
Saint Lou’s Assembly
$$ | West Loop
American spot for creative takes on old school, customizable comfort-food platters.
Kaiser Tiger
$$ | West Loop
Bi-level gastropub with tons of brews on tap, plus hearty eats + a huge seasonal beer garden.
Big Star
$$ | Wicker Park
Mexican street food, plus margaritas and other drinks fuel a lively scene at this funky hangout.
Paradise Park
$$ | Wicker Park
Warm, eclectic stop for classic and creative pies plus cocktails + beers served on a huge patio.
Lucky Dorr
$ | Wrigleyville
Local craft beers are tapped in a warehouse-like setting with baseball themed snacks + decor.
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