Bokeh’s Cocktails Bring a Cozy Vibe to Albany Park
The photography-themed bar also offers late-night eats.
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What’s Your Favorite Dish?
We asked six prominent Chicagoans to wax rhapsodic.
Moody Tongue Debuts Its High-End Tasting Room
That and other morsels from this week in dining news.
La Sirena Clandestina’s Loss Will Be Felt in West Loop
As the Brazilian drinking den and kitchen shutters, chef John Manion reflects on a changing neighborhood.
Look Inside the Massive New Starbucks on Michigan Avenue
The four-story roastery at 646 North Michigan is the company’s sixth — and at 35,000 square feet, its largest. Take a peek before the store opens on Friday.
The Smoker That Made (and Almost Broke) Flat & Point
But at the Logan Square restaurant, they just call it the Dude.
Best New Bars
A refined Japanese drinking den, an underground music venue that doubles as a beer mecca, a janitor’s closet serving killer martinis — these are just a few of our 20 favorites, ranked here.
The City’s Best New Bar Crawl, All on One Block
Illustration: John Kenzie Stop 1 Bar Ramone Arrive in time for happy hour (4 to 6 p.m.), eat fried chickpeas and Iberico chips, down a $7 glass of txakolina. Stop 2 Bar Sótano Head around back to the alley, look for the pink arrow, descend the stairs, order a mezcal flight ($18 to $50). Stop … Read more
A Martini Renaissance
The city’s best bartenders have been getting boldly creative with the timeless classic. Here are four riffs you’ve got to try.
Reboot of the Year: Carol’s Pub
The honky-tonk hideout is back and better than ever.