Everything Old-School Is New Again at the California Clipper By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler The longstanding Humboldt Park hideaway gets a little facelift courtesy of Brendan Sodikoff. Read more
The Promontory Is a Grown-Up Hang in Hyde Park By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler And the spot's been constantly packed since opening day. Read more
The Allis Is a Sexy-Looking Place to Do Some Work (and Drink) By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler The open-to-the-public bar/lounge at Soho House is a great place to work on your screenplay while drinking craft cocktails. Read more
Webster's Wine Bar: Great Wines, No Snobs By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler Take a look at this cozy, rustic new spot in the middle of Logan Square. Read more
The New Emporium Is a Rebirth of the Rec Room By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler Don't roll your eyes at yet another arcade bar—this Logan Square place has table games, an indoor food truck, and some of the coolest décor in town. Read more
A Night Out at the New and Improved Gaslight By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler Don't let the Lincoln Park address dissuade you—this is a lovely and lively spot for anyone to do some drinking. Read more
Tour de Fat Was a Wild Circus in Logan Square By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler New Belgium's traveling bike and beer fest didn't let a sticky afternoon and a muddy venue slow down the madcap fun. Read more
Henry's Swing Club Is Not Your Typical River North Bar By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler With cheap drinks, good food, and a laidback vibe, you could actually hang out here for an evening—in spite of its location. Read more
A Night Out at Whiskey Trust, the New Craft Cocktail Bar in Boystown By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler The tavern/distillery serves seriously good drinks in the former home of a classic club. Read more
