So...much...rum. HC's got 150+ options, including plenty of overproofs and spiced jobs, more than 30 each of dark and gold, and 40+ aged affairs. En savoir plus .
Sponsored Tip: Order San Pellegrino or Acqua Panna water at the new UWS location of Marc Murphy’s surf shack and a donation will be made to Share Our Strength! En savoir plus .
You can't beat Paul Kahan's Wicker Park hot spot. Tacos stuffed with lamb shoulder, pork belly, and non-gringo ingredients like beef heart are only a few bucks. En savoir plus .
Try the Texas hand roll at this new spot! It's fried chicken tenders, coleslaw, sesame seeds, crushed almonds, and hot-pepper jelly wrapped in a flour tortilla. En savoir plus .
Here in Chicago, you're never too far from an unassuming watering hole w/ cheap beer on tap. This Bucktown institution tweaks that formula while attracting a mix of artists and professionals. En savoir plus .
Apple-cider doughnut, Nero cookie, fig bar—just a few of Karen DeMasco's treats. Must order: oatmeal cookie sandwich. En savoir plus .
Prime plates an impressive menu of Japanese noshes and all-American meat in a bi-level joint split between a sleek downstairs sushi bar and a high-ceilinged, elegant dining room above. En savoir plus .
Drink this: Order by the flight and taste 3-4 wines in two ounce portions for $13-$17. En savoir plus .
Sit here: We know it sounds dorky, but seriously, the board games are half the reason to visit this place. Get a spot in the front room to play. En savoir plus .
She Gallante’s next effort after Cru is a veritable hit. Platt loves the cortecce pasta with octopus best. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! En savoir plus .
One of our fav cocktails of the year is the Radler, a frothy mix of Belgian wheat beer, limes, and a bracing shot of pineapple-infused aquavit. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! En savoir plus .
When does the combination of metal patio furniture, brick flooring, industrial-sized trash cans and not a speck of greenery qualify as a popular beer garden? En savoir plus .
Track down the sound that evolved from the Blues at the House of Blues' Gospel Brunch on Sundays, complimented by a Southern-inspired buffet and blues memorabilia on the walls. En savoir plus .
In the movie "High Fidelity" (2000) Rob (John Cusack) reminisces about his ex-girlfriend Laura over drinks at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge. En savoir plus .
Wrinkle beans, dumplings with duck and pho spices, and rice noodles with kimchi and hominy in spicy pork broth is a great way to start your order at Chef Bill Kim's lively BYOB spot. En savoir plus .