Ay Chiwowa Billy Dec and crew took Martini Ranch’s 4am license and added tacos and tequila.
311 W Chicago Ave (312-643-3200). file under: late-night
Brewstone Beer Company After sweeping the rust belt (Pittsburgh, Cleveland), this chain comes to Chicago.
414 N Orleans St (312-464-9456). file under: beer geeks
High Noon Saloon People Lounge has transformed into a Tex-Mex bar (margaritas, nachos, bourbon).
1560 N Milwaukee Ave (773-227-9339). file under: this neighborhood runs on taco bars
Hofbräuhaus The servers in dirndls! The oompah music! This is the granddaddy of beer halls.
5500 Park Pl, Rosemont (847-671-2739). file under: suburban sojourn
L’etage A little bird told Brasserie 54’s owners that Andersonville missed its wine bar.
5420 N Clark St, second floor (773-334-9463). file under: winos
The Library Curio’s gone. In its place: this bookish spot, serving Gilt Bar’s food and drink menus.
230 W Kinzie St, lower level (312-464-9544). file under: cocktailians, on the scene, underground, you should eat
Longman & Eagle The “Off Site Bar” means a precious 16 more seats.
2657 N Kedzie Ave (773-276-7110). file under: whiskey, you should eat
Siena Tavern Italian wine, Fabio Viviani, house draft beer, Fabio Viviani, foccacia, Fabio Viviani.
51 W Kinzie St (312-595-1322). file under: Top Chef alums