LE BAR Six sparkling cocktails make Wednesdays from 5–8pm “Champagne Chic” at the Sofitel.
20 E Chestnut St (312-324-4000). file under: everything’s better with bubbles
MASTRO’S To celebrate its birthday, Mastro’s gives 10 percent of cocktail proceeds to charity Sun 23–Oct 30.
520 N Dearborn St (312-521-5100). file under: charity case,
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NORTH SHORE DISTILLERY Each tour now includes a donation to one of three local charities.
28913 Herky Dr, #308, Lake Bluff (847-574-2499). file under: charity case,
cocktailians, road trip
THE OWL There’s a nice beer list and a 4am license. If you must ask for more, there’s also a waterfall.
2521 N Milwaukee Ave (773-235-5300). file under: late night,
neighborhoodie
THE PUMP ROOM Think SoHo meets Miami Beach meets Billy Dec’s address book.
1301 N State Pkwy (312-601-2970). file under: see and be scene
THE SOFO TAP The new incarnation of SoFo offers Tuesday-night “Tringo”: part trivia, part bingo.
4923 N Clark St (773-784-7636). file under: gay scene,
game night,
neighborhoodie
SUSHISAMBA RIO October weekdays from 4–7pm are now Samba Hour, with $6 Peruvian cocktails and small plates.
504 N Wells St (312-595-2300). file under: real deals
III FORKS The latest steakhouse chain comes with a 100-seat rooftop lounge.
333 E Benton Pl (312-938-4303). file under: the great outdoors