Summer is in full swing in Chicago with all the usual heat and humidity. Good thing there are plenty of bars in town mixing up nice, chilly cocktails — both with alcohol and without — for cooling off. This month’s new entries onto the scene include a hotel rooftop in Fulton Market, Chinatown’s first cocktail lounge, and a 3 a.m. nightclub in the Loop.
For updated information on coronavirus cases, please visit the city of Chicago’s COVID-19 dashboard. Health experts consider dining out to be a high-risk activity for the unvaccinated; it may pose a risk for the vaccinated, especially in areas with substantial COVID transmission. The latest CDC guidance is here; find a COVID-19 vaccination site here.