Moody Tongue Debuts Its High-End Tasting Room
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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.
Five Great New Happy Hours
From shrimp toast to beer flights, these bar deals bring the joy for a steal.
Charmaine Walker’s Fishmonger
The apron designer and star of VH1’s Black Ink Crew gives her source for seafood.