Billy Sunday If the Yusho crew’s bar hasn’t opened by now, the anticipation alone merits inclusion.
3143 W Logan Blvd (773-661-2485). file under: cocktailians, Trotter’s vet
The Boarding House We’re all on a first-name basis with Alpana, now, right?
720 N Wells St (312-280-0720). file under: smoked meat, winos
Bub City House whiskey barrels, Paul McGee cocktails—oh, and fried chicken and lobster rolls.
435 N Clark St (312-610-4200). file under: revivals, whiskey city
Dolphin Longtime nightclub Green Dolphin Street is back, with dance music, sans food and jazz.
2200 N Ashland Ave (773-750-8090). file under: clubbing, dance pants
Flagship The folks behind Cortland’s Garage and Stretch Bar & Grill have a new one on their hands.
1622 W Belmont Ave (773-426-6692). file under: game on
The Monarch Michelin-starred chef cooking comfort food till late: liking the sound of this.
1745 W North Ave (773-252-6053). file under: neighborhoodie
South Water Kitchen The bar at the Hotel Monaco’s restaurant got a revamp over the holidays.
225 N Wabash Ave (312-236-9300). file under: hotel bars
25 Degrees Fried chicken with two sides is $12 at this burger bar’s new “Southern-Fried Sundays.”
736 N Clark St (312-943-9700). file under: real deals