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EXPLORE CHICAGO | | | | | | | 1622 W Belmont Ave
Chicago,
IL
60657
773-244-0400 | | | | | Description: LAKE VIEW. With its Prairie-style decor, flickering candles, fireplaces, and low-key servers, Bungalow issues a decidedly mellow vibe. No dress code and reasonable prices attract a diverse neighborhood crowd to an off-the-beaten-path location. The specialty cocktail is a Bungalow Blonde, a mix of Ketel One Citroen Vodka, Limoncello, and sweet-and-sour mix served in a glass with a sugared rim. A smooth soundtrack accompanies conversation before a DJ starts spinning.
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| 728 W Grand Ave
Chicago,
IL
60610
312-666-1695 | | | | | Description: RIVER WEST. Local artist Suhail's giant steel Buddha marks the entrance to this cool spot. Leather and faux-leopard seating areas run the length of the main bar in the dark Moroccan/Middle Eastern-inspired den. Two bars, a cozy VIP section, and a small dance floor are packed nightly. Cosmopolitans are the house specialty. Buddha also has some of the best DJs in town. Check out Jesse de la Pena on Wednesday and Saturday and percussionists Ya Ya and Yamcouba on Fridays.
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| MEXX Kitchen & Bar at The Whiskey1015 N Rush St
Chicago,
IL
60611
312-475-0300 | | | | | Description: GOLD COAST. You're in for a delightful experience at this exclusive restaurant and lounge located on the ground floor of the Sutton Place Hotel. Owned by Randy Gerber (yes, Cindy Crawford's husband), The Whiskey has now partnered with Chef Richard Sandoval and has been reinvented into MEXX Kitchen & Bar at The Whiskey. Chef Sandoval's authentic modern Mexican cuisine features traditional fare, authentic Latin, and Mexican cuisine with a modern twist. The bar is strictly top shelf with more than 100 varieties of tequila and the bar stools make excellent perches for watching the beautiful clientele and staff.
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| 601 N State St
Chicago,
IL
60610
312-266-7677 | | | | | Description: LAKE VIEW. Pop's offers over 100 different champagnes in an ethereal, elegant room. The sunken bar highlights piano and jazz combos that grace its elevated stage seven days a week. A lovely outdoor garden, domed ceilings, and a roaring fireplace make this spot a romantic classic. Light appetizers, desserts, and a full bar are available if you don't like the bubbles.
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| 710 N Clark St
Chicago,
IL
60610
312-787-2675 | | | | | Description: RIVER NORTH. One step into this decadent den and the correlation to its namesake our ultra-vain friend Narcissus from ancient Greek mythology becomes obvious. Escaping the omnipresent gilt mirrors is impossible. The upstairs is draped in velvet and gold with a French-Victorian/Roman-Greco feeling. Another bar and lounge, which is complete with a full size bed, is available downstairs. The selection of champagne, high-end scotches, cognacs, ports, and caviar is impressive.
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| 1471 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago,
IL
60622
773-235-5577 | | | | | Description: WICKER PARK. Educating patrons about "the world's most misunderstood spirit" is no small feat, and Salud takes its work seriously. More than 75 premium, 100%-agave tequilas are lovingly served in generous, two-ounce pours for your sipping pleasure. For dedicated tequila lovers, dinners and tasting sessions further the experience. If you want a twist on the house specialty, try the Tequila Mockingbird, or opt for another great cocktail mojitos, martinis, and margaritas are all popular. Plus, unexpectedly good food complements the beverages; sea scallops with poblano-onion hash and lettuce-wrapped tacos represent the imaginative menu.
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| Signature Lounge at the 96th875 N Michigan Ave
Chicago,
IL
60611
312-787-9596 | | | | | Description: GOLD COAST. Although a bit touristy, this spot offers the best views in the city on a clear night. The lounge is kept extremely dark to maximize southern and western views, and the lake and Navy Pier are visible from the Art Deco, marble-laden restaurant a floor below. Live jazz is featured on the weekends. The bar has a great selection of cocktails and champagnes. The place draws an unbelievably mixed crowd, which makes people-watching a real treat. Skip it on a cloudy night or if you're prone to vertigo.
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| 1444 W Chicago Ave
Chicago,
IL
60622
312-226-7600 | | | | | Description: WEST SIDE. This trendy lounge features excellent acoustics and a mod interior. The space is awash in tones of grey and brown and features a long bar and futuristic shapes. Comfortable couches dot the perimeter of the room, making for an ideal people-watching perch. DJs are usually local notables or touring guests who really know their stuff. You'll hear a variety of sounds here, but the main beat is downtempo.
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| The Lounge at Le Colonial937 N Rush St
Chicago,
IL
60611
312-255-0088 | | | | | Description: GOLD COAST. Your portal to French Colonial Vietnam is unassumingly tucked on top of this French/Vietnamese restaurant. The lounge is candlelit, with enormous potted ferns, wicker furniture, gently whirling fans, dark wood, Oriental carpets, comfy couches, and a lovely terrace. The vintage black-and-white photos transport guests to another era. Menu items from the restaurant are available to complement an extensive selection of signature martinis. Music ranging from Bolero to Moby flows smoothly. Warning: This room can inspire a lot of kissing.
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| 1600 W Grand Ave
Chicago,
IL
60622
312-243-8778 | | | | | Description: WEST SIDE. Betty's Blue Star gets more lively as the night wears on, and here it can wear on and on thanks to a 5am liquor license! The party really starts on Friday and Saturday nights, when you'll find drink specials and downtempo filling the house. Each night features a music specialty and noted DJs. The interior is comprised of exposed brick walls, hardwood floors, a few booths, and a jukebox.
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