[image]
[title]
BARCITO And the award for the worst-sounding, best-tasting cocktail goes to the green tea–infused “Booty Collins.” 151 W Erie St (312-274-1111).
file under: cocktailians, it’s a scene
BULLHEAD CANTINA One beer, one shot, one taco, $6. That’s why they call it the No Bullshit Special. 1143 N California Ave (773-772-8895).
file under: beer geeks, cheap, neighborhoodie
CLOVER SPORTS & LEISURE Sounds like a boutique REI, but it’s actually a tavern with a retro jukebox. 722 W Grand Ave (312-344-1934).
file under: neighborhoodie
ESTATE ULTRA BAR What, they should have named an 8,000-square-foot riverside space Modest Bar? 1177 N Elston Ave (312-582-4777).
file under: swank spots
FLIGHT 1551 Small plates (e.g., bacon-wrapped dates)—and 50-plus wines by the glass to drink with them. 1551 N Wells St (312-664-0841).
file under: date night, winos
MERCAT A LA PLANXA The Spanish restaurant has a new cocktail list from bartender Jake Daniken. 638 S Michigan Ave (312-765-0524).
file under: cocktailians, good enough to eat
PAOLA’S VINUM With all the talk about Tavernita, we almost missed this new pintxos and wine spot. 328 S Jefferson St (312-775-9311).
file under: neighborhoodie, winos
RPM ITALIAN The P stands for chef Doug Psaltis. But you can pretend it stands for Paul McGee’s drinks. 52 W Illinois St (312-222-1888).
file under: cocktailians, it’s a scene