ATLAS BREWING CO. Brewpubs: the trend on which bros in both cargo shorts and skinny jeans can agree. 2747 N Lincoln Ave (773-295-1270). file under: beer geeks
THE BLUEBIRD Oysters: now to be eaten for $1 from 5–7pm on any day that ends in y. 1749 N Damen Ave (773-486-2473). file under: beer geeks, neighbohoodie, shuck it
THE J. PARKER Rooftops: We’re gonna chill on them even if the humidity kills us. 1816 N Clark St (312-254-4747). file under: cocktailians, great escapes
QUARTINO Mysteries: How is this place always packed??? Now it has a second-floor patio. 626 N State St (312-698-5000). file under: winos
RM CHAMPAGNE SALON Sparkling wine: We’re pretty sure they’ll let you put it on anything here. 116 N Green St (312-243-1199). file under: saber it
ROOKIES Wrigleyville: It’s a jungle out there, and to survive, you must serve burgers. 3400 N Clark St (773-340-0255). file under: game on
THE SAVOY Absinthe: You don’t need wormwood for a 136-proof spirit to get you fuddled. 1408 N Milwaukee Ave (773-698-6925). file under: green fairies
SQUARE ONE The South Loop: Get these people some wine bars already. 1400 S Michigan Ave (312-786-1750). file under: cocktailians, neighborhoodie, winos