Acre Pour the muscadet: This spot’s new raw bar serves $1 oysters weekdays 5–7pm and 10pm–midnight.
5308 N Clark St (773-334-7600). file under: bivalve bounty, real deals
Bar Pastoral Like that dream where we invaded and pillaged a wine and cheese shop…except real.
2947 N Broadway (773-472-4781). file under: put some cheese on it, winos
City Tavern Christmas has arrived early now that this restaurant has turned its taps over to holiday beers.
1416 S Michigan Ave (312-663-1278). file under: beer geeks, ’tis the season
O’Malley’s West Choose karaoke songs from our phones? Don’t mind if we do.
Wednesdays, 2249 N Lincoln Ave (773-935-2719). file under: still going to pick “Total Eclipse of the Heart”
Prohibit Throw a stone from one faux-speakeasy (Untitled) and you’ll hit another (this newcomer).
116 W Hubbard St (312-329-9960). file under: underground lounge
Red Door Saturday and Sunday mornings, a brunch entrée + bottomless mimosas = $22.
2118 N Damen Ave (773-697-7221). file under: things we never say no to
Riccardo Enoteca Wine, wood-fired pizza and other lovely things from the owners of Riccardo Trattoria.
2116 N Clark St (773-549-5010). file under: winos
The Solstice Here, sugar comes in forms both liquid (key-lime-pie martini) and solid (chocolate mousse).
2666 N Halsted St (773-281-3995). file under: lemon Peep martinis are happening