The Old Plank Is a Stepped-Up Sports Bar in Logan Square By Maridsa Choute The modern Tex-Mex spot offers a new twist on a familiar formula. Read more
The Secret to Sampling Wines? Pair Them — With One Another By Maggie Hennessy The experts at Edgewater's Income Tax have spoken: Tasting flights are passé. Instead, get to know a wine by putting two of them in dialogue with each other. Read more
But Make It a Bar! By Carrie Schedler From cafés to bakeries, these five establishments break out the booze when the sun goes down. Read more
Where to Get Coneys, Curds, and Other Midwestern Food in Chicago By Edward McClelland Increasingly, we're a city of homesick Midwesterners — and you can eat your way through the region without leaving town. Read more
Kumiko is an Intimate Bar with a Japanese Twist By Aqilah Allaudeen The exclusive West Loop bar promises its patrons undivided attention and unique cocktails. Read more
Say Bonjour to Café Cancale By Anthony Todd The former home of Publican Anker has a sophisticated new tenant. Read more
BomboBar’s New Location Slings Very Ridiculous Desserts By DS Shin Try their new menu at 1529 North Wells Street. Read more
Victor Bar Offers a Taste of Paris in North Center By Hannah Edgar The watering hole has an unaffected, wholesome coolness that draws a neighborhood crowd. Read more
Try This Long-Forgotten Brandy Cocktail at Lazy Bird By Carrie Schedler Traditionally made with brandy, lemon, Triple Sec, bitters, and maraschino. Read more
