BLEEDING HEART BAKERY The West Town location now has a full cocktail list on weekends. 1916 W Chicago Ave (773-904-1414).
file under: as long as it’s organic
THE DOCK AT MONTROSE BEACH The beach bar that debuted last summer now has more chairs. 200 W Montrose Harbor Dr (773-704-8435).
file under: watchin’ the ships roll in
THE DRINKINGBIRD Nostalgia for the 1960s informs not only the drinks but also the decor at this new lounge. 2201 N Clybourn Ave (773-472-9920).
file under: cocktailians, Don Draper syndrome
EPIC SKY Don’t let bigger, taller rooftop lounges get all the attention. 112 W Hubbard St (312-222-4940).
file under: I’m on a roof!, swank spots
MERCER ONE THIRTEEN The owners of Moe’s Cantina expand the River North scene. 113 W Hubbard St (312-396-0113).
file under: swank spots
THE MONKEY’S PAW Whiskey, craft beer, duck-confit poutine. Welcome to your newest gastropub. 2524 N Southport Ave (773-413-9314).
file under: beer geeks
PT Does the name of Mercadito’s pop-up stand for part-time or for Tippling Bros. Paul Tanguay and Tad Carducci? 10 E Delaware Pl (312-640-8135).
file under: cocktailians, summer flings
REVOLUTION BREWING TAP ROOM The most important room in the brewery is the one with the taps. 3340 N Kedzie Ave (773-588-2267).
file under: beer geeks