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Sox bars
You don't have to be on the South Side to watch the game with fellow Sox fans -- but it sure doesn't hurt. Check out these White Sox-friendly bars.
Blues clubs
The Chicago Blues Festival is a great way to take in some good tunes, but you can listen up year-round at these local blues greats.
Texas in Chicago
You don't have to go all the way to Texas to get a little Lone Star feel. Head to any of these places for a unique Texas experience (cowboy boots and lasso not included).
Caribbean cuisine
From giant platters of Dominican food sided with sweet plantains to jibaritos to an astounding two pounds of jerk chicken wings, the eating is good, the easy breezy atmosphere even better.
Chicago's top cocktails
As Chicago's cocktails get ever more creative, delicious and ingeniously garnished, bar-goers are being treated to a whole new level of hydration.
Kentucky Derby parties
You don't need a plane ticket to have a proper Derby weekend. We tell you where to get everything you'll need for a Churchill Downs-like party.
Happy hour hot spots
It's been a long one ... and you need a cold one. Check out these popular happy-hour spots for drinking and eating on the cheap.
Gold Coast fine dining
A girl can't shop on an empty stomach: Here are the best spots for post-shopping eats, Gold Coast-style.
Midwest breweries
Sure, you can pick up a six-pack, but why not head to the source? Taste your way throughout the entire Midwest, from Munster to Madison.
Sushi spots
Take advantage of our by-neighborhood search option to find a Japanese restaurant that's near – and new – to you.
What's up in Uptown?
You may know it as the home of the Green Mill, but Uptown lays claim to plenty more good stuff, from "Little Vietnam" to all-the-rage music venues.
March Madness specials
With March comes its annual madness. Go to one of these places to cheer on your team – or just have another and watch the next game.
Watch the playoffs
These bars boast TVs bigger than yours at home (or at least more of them) and great food and drink specials for watching all the NFL playoff action this weekend.
Buckets of fun
A threat to trough girls everywhere, this little metal container is now the preferred way to ice your beer in bulk.
Sip on this
Put down the eggnog and step away from the mistletoe: Area bars and restaurants are redefining classic holiday libations, so you'll never again have to choke down the milky stuff with a raw egg.
Bar breakfast buffets
Who would have thought that the bar that lead you down the path to that raging headache is the very place to hit up the next morning for brunch?
Party like a celebrity
If it's star-spotting you're after, try your luck at one of these late-night hotspots, where everyone from Charlize Theron to Soulja Boy has boogied down.
Alumni bars
With the help of satellite TV and alumni from virtually every Division I school, these Chicago bars specialize in alma mater pride.
Where to play beer pong
Tired of waiting in long lines to fork over big bucks to enter oh-so-trendy clubs? Brush up on your Scrabble and head out for a night of Guinness and gaming.
Waterside bars
For those of us who don't have boats, waterside pubs provide the perfect place to drop anchor and enjoy the fluid view.
The best beer lists
Looking for a boutique brew? The following bars and restaurants are among the best places to suck back some suds in Chicago.
Along the O'Hare Line
If your wallet can't handle another ticket-induced wallop, trade the Kennedy Expressway for the L and stop for an after-work drink at a near-the-L spot.
Bars for Cubs fans
You don't have to be in the bleachers to catch the action surrounded by screaming Cubs fans. Tune in to the big screen at these Cubs-loving bars.
Edgewater watering holes
The corner of Granville and Winthrop may just have been declared dry, but there are plenty of great spots throughout the rest of Edgewater to share a drink with friends.
