THE BARRELHOUSE FLAT It’s three parts [node:148053 link=Violet Hour;], one part [node:7566993 link=John Barleycorn;].
2624 N Lincoln Ave (773-857-0421). file under: cocktailians/bros, late night
THE BEDFORD Thursdays: Keepin’ up their reputation as the new Fridays with $5 Rat Pack–inspired cocktails.
1612 W Division St (773-235-8800). file under: cocktailians, date night, see and be scene
THE DRAWING ROOM We can’t find a cocktail contest Charles Joly hasn’t won: The latest sends him to London.
937 N Rush St (312-266-2694). file under: cocktailians, date night
LETIZIA'S FIORE A new downstairs “vino bar” offers 40 wines under $40 and Italian craft beers.
2456 N California Ave (773-342-4400). file under: neighborhoodie, winos
RIPASSO The new version of Terragusto (now in Bucktown) has something the oldie lacked: a full bar.
1619 N Damen Ave (773-342-8799). file under: cocktailians, date night, neighborhoodie, winos
THE SNUGGERY The strip of lost hopes called Division Street is now home to an outpost of this sports bar.
15 W Division St (312-337-4349). file under: can you hear me now???, late night
TR NAPA VALLEY A tiny, tony new wine bar finds its niche in the Gold Coast.
61 E Oak St (312-929-2299). file under: date night, neighborhoodie, winos
VERA It’s about the wine on tap. It’s about the small plates. And as far as we’re concerned, it’s about time.
1023 W Lake St (312-243-9770). file under: the west loop never quits, winos