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Where to Savor Whiskey and Bourbon in Chicago

By Aaron Melamed March 17

An Elegant Cocktail Lounge Will Replace Emmit’s Irish Pub in River West

By Ashok Selvam March 15

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Chicago’s Best Restaurants to Escape the Rain and Snow

By Naomi Waxman and Eater Staff March 13

Wicker Park Wizard-Themed Speakeasy Will Unleash a Cauldron of Dark Malort Magic

By Naomi Waxman and Ashok Selvam March 2

An Innovative Cocktail Deli Counter Will Open in Wicker Park

By Brandon Summers-Miller February 8

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Where to Drink Cocktails Right Now in Chicago

By Ashok Selvam and Naomi Waxman February 7

Federales New Logan Square Location Will Feature a Retractable Roof

By Ashok Selvam February 6

Kelly Clarkson Isn’t Fazed by a Malört Shot

By Ashok Selvam February 3

A Sleek Aquarium-Filled Cocktail Bar Is Heading to Lakeview

By Naomi Waxman January 31

Actors Alison Brie and Dave Franco Visit Chicago’s New Dine-In Movie Theater

By Ashok Selvam January 30

The Sports Bar Replacing Rocking Horse Opens in Logan Square

By Naomi Waxman January 27

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Great Chicago Sports Bars for Watching the Super Bowl and Other Big Games

By Eater Staff January 25

Alamo Drafthouse, the Popular Texas Movie Theater Chain, Sets a Chicago Opening Date

By Naomi Waxman January 17

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Chicago Restaurants and Bars With Excellent Booze-Free Beverages

By Ashok Selvam January 14

A Former ‘Big Brother’ TV Star Is Making His Restaurant Dreams a Reality

By Naomi Waxman January 13

Andersonville’s Black-Owned Queer Hot Spot Could Expand in 2023

By Naomi Waxman January 6

Illinois’ Minimum Wage Increases for 2023

By Ashok Selvam January 4

Explore West Town’s New World Cup Destination

By Ashok Selvam November 28, 2022

As Worries Mount at Queer Clubs, Gen Z Just Wants Joy

For a new generation, Chicago’s queer parties are just getting started

By Naomi Waxman November 23, 2022

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Where to Warm Up in Chicago Inside a Restaurant or Bar With a Fireplace

By Ashok Selvam and Naomi Waxman November 18, 2022

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This Chicago Bar Stocks More Than 1,200 Pieces of Glassware

By Naomi Waxman November 11, 2022

After, Curtis Duffy’s Sleek Cocktail Lounge, Features 275 Different Spirits

By Brandon Summers-Miller November 11, 2022

NBC’s Comedy ‘Community’ Has Inspired a Cocktail Menu at a Chicago Bar

By Ashok Selvam November 8, 2022

The 28 Essential Bars in Chicago

By Ashok Selvam November 8, 2022

Chef Curtis Duffy’s Luxe New Lounge Debuts

By Ashok Selvam October 28, 2022

Lakeview Nightclub Berlin Temporarily Closes Day After Customer Dies

By Naomi Waxman and Ashok Selvam October 3, 2022

Inside Logan Square’s New Intimate Den of Fancy Cocktails

By Naomi Waxman September 29, 2022

Scofflaw, a Premier Drinking Institution, Brings in a Fine Dining Maestro to Revamp Menu

By Ashok Selvam September 28, 2022

An Indian Mexican Tasting Menu Restaurant With an All-Day Cafe and Cocktail Bar Is Coming

By Ashok Selvam September 28, 2022

A German-Southern Restaurant Celebrates Oktoberfest With More Than Beer

By Ashok Selvam September 23, 2022

An Upcoming Logan Square Cocktail Bar Hires a Notable Violet Hour Alum

By Samantha Nelson September 13, 2022

Fine Dining Heavyweight Curtis Duffy to Open a Cocktail Bar

After, the most exciting bar opening in years, looks like it belongs on a starship

By Ashok Selvam September 13, 2022