Barn Dance Apocalypse Was A Rollicking Good Time at Thalia Hall By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler Revelers two-stepped the night away at the dance party's tenth anniversary. Read more
Lula Cafe Dressed Up One Last Time for Halloween By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler Streamers everywhere, pink-wigged bartenders, and some top-level costume game. We'll miss this October tradition dearly. Read more
Shay Is the Quintessential River North Nightclub By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler Complete with thumping music, bottle service, and a huge, dark room, this is the newest see-and-be-seen spot for the beautiful set. Read more
Tippling Hall Has a Little Something for Everyone By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler Pair a huge, stylish space with a novel-sized drink menu and you've got the Mercadito Hospitality group's latest success story. Read more
Beer Hoptacular Triumphantly Returns to the Aragon By Peter Ranvestel and Emmet Sullivan The fifth annual beer fest offered 200 brews from 60 breweries in its latest outing. Read more
Geek Bar’s Wicker Park Pop-Up Is a Wonderfully Nerdy Night Out By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler Delicious drinks, an array of activity options, and a warm, welcoming crowd. It's the most fun game night you'll have. Read more
Bordel Is a Sexy Throwback Speakeasy in Wicker Park By Carrie Schedler The tucked-away bar above Black Bull is home to old-school cocktails and some awesome flamenco music. Read more
Bar Takito Is a Vibrant Party in the West Loop By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler Live music, bright colors, and flaming drinks. This is one fun place. Read more
Vice District's Taproom Is a Beer Lover's Haven in the South Loop By Carrie Schedler and Peter Ranvestel The team at this budding brewery hopes their new bar space will become a beloved neighborhood hang. Read more
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
