Le Bouchon
$$ | Bucktown
Small, bustling neighborhood French bistro with classic cuisine + quaint decor.
Income Tax
$$$ | Edgewater
A mix of European cuisines is offered with wine + craft cocktails in casually stylish tavern digs.
Joe’s Imports
$$ | Fulton Market
Stylish, low-lit hangout with an extensive wine selection to pair with inventive pub plates + pasta.
Rootstock Wine + Beer Bar
$$ | Humboldt Park
Gathering place for pairing wine + beer with gastropub plates in homey-chic digs.
Willow Room
$$ | Lincoln Park
New American fare offered in a chic, rustic-industrial space with a basement wine cellar + bar.
Bar Ramone
$$ | River North
Stylish wine bar also offering cocktails + tapas in a warm, lofty space with unique hanging lights.
The Purple Pig
$$ | River North
Adventurous small plates plus house-cured meats + a lengthy wine list in small, lively quarters.
The Press Room
$$ | West Loop
Intimate basement wine bar in a century-old building with a vintage vibe + New American cooking.
Café Cancale
$$ | Wicker Park
French inspired spot with seafood menu.
tags: bar, cocktail, cocktail, drinks, dinner