Prix fixe home of Grant Achatz, one of the world's most innovative molecular gastronomists.
Like that blues bar that Steve Buscemi can't wait to get out of in "Ghost World."
Frat boys meet for wings and sauce.
Top-flight seafood dishes (especially the halibut) abound in this newly revamped theatre district fave.
The claustrophobic effect of the constant crowd is cured by the eventual arrival of delicious tapas and endless sangria.
Ah, another romantic winebar. Good luck keeping a romantic vibe on this Clark Street party strip.
Yes, that's Black Sabbath they're playing, and no, I wouldn't start a fight with that guy.
The high church in a town where late-night Mexican is a religion.
Thangria! Pour a pitcher down your throat in this crowded joint and keep it company with paella, octopus and tasty little omelets.
Chillout winebar brings it Southern Italian-style (spicy penne arrabiata, farfalle salmone, veal limone) with a fireplace to boot.
A blink-and-you'll-miss-it restaurant with a dark, intimate vibe and tempting small plates.
Ol' Blue Eyes would never have set foot in this hellhole.
Irish pub with a little more substance than most. That substance would be beer.
Yep, this is where they brew the beer. Tour the brewery on Sunday but skip the food in favor of a freshly stoppered growler filled with hoppy ambrosia.
Firemen-themed bar that's not gay.
Hearty, rustic fare served in a low-key restaurant in the middle of the bustling Boystown strip.
Best Indian joint in Lincoln Park AND on Devon.
Chicks dancing on bars, riding mechanical bulls and other cheesy debauchery
Modelled like the fuselage of a 747, this cramped space will remind you of the many reasons you hate flying.
Historic bar where yuppies go to pretend they're still in college.
Vegans and raw foodies flock here, carnivores shudder.
Small, eclectic club reminiscent of an out-of-the-way European music house (with bands to match).
Blues on two stages in two different rooms. If you're lucky you might catch a legend stopping in.
It's Miami in the front and L.A. in the back at this recently updated Lincoln Park club.
This addition to the Halsted Street Theatre District offers a new place to nosh on comfort food before the show and cocktails afterwards.
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