Fountainhead The people of Ravenswood rejoice! City Provisions’ Cleetus Friedman is in the kitchen. 1970 W Montrose Ave (773-697-8204).
file under: keeping it local
High Noon Saloon Margaritas, nachos, bourbon and other necessities.
1560 N Milwaukee Ave (773-227-9339). file under: this neighborhood runs on taco bars
Leadbelly “Adult” milkshakes, craft beers and a burger topped with a crab cake: We’re in.
5739 W Irving Park Rd (773-283-7880). file under: burger bars,
neighborhoodie
The Library Curio’s replacement is 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
Murasaki “Tokyo’s #1 New Orleans–style jazz band” plays this under-the-radar sake lounge Sun 21. 211 E Ontario St (312-266-2280).
file under: hidden gems,
live music
Scofflaw The bar’s calling the event on Sun 21 from 1–5pm a “bazaar.” We call it day drinking.
3201 W Armitage Ave (773-252-9700). file under: cocktailians,
shopping while drinking
Takito Tequila, tequila cocktails, tequila-soaked fruit….
2013 W Division St (773-697-4438). file under: cocktailians,
taco bars
Taverna 750 Averna-infused whipped cream makes its debut with new cocktails from Benjamin Newby.
750 W Cornelia Ave (773-904-7466). file under: cocktailians,
neighborhoodie