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10pin Bowling Lounge


Bowl 'em over
330 North State Street
Chicago, IL 60610
+1 312 644 0300
http://www.10pinchicago.com/
info@10pinchicago.com
Bring your friends and your moves because this is the place to bowl in style. With 24 lanes to choose from, you can show off your skills in this all-the-rage lounge with ultra chic shoes, if you please. Tired with all that bowling? Head to the delectable food counter, or if you're over 18, the martini bar. You can also test your dance skills, courtesy the video juke box.

Review © 2007, Wcities
10pin Bowling Lounge photo by strzelecki1
Photo: strzelecki1
10pin Bowling Lounge photo by Rachelle Bowden
Photo: Rachelle Bowden
10pin Bowling Lounge photo by Rachelle Bowden
Photo: Rachelle Bowden
 

 
Big Chicks


Low-key gay bar
5024 North Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60640
+1 773 728 5511
bigchick@core.com
This gay tavern has a "neighborhood bar" feel that lacks the bells and whistles of the trendier Halsted Street gay bars. For many of the bar's clientele, that is a selling point, not a hindrance. Also popular are the 50-cent midnight shots on the weekends and free Sunday dinners. On weeknights, Big Chicks is popular with the after-work crowd, where regulars saddle-up to the bar and have a pleasant chat with the bartenders. The place is packed during the weekends, so it is easy to find entertainment in the crowds.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Big Chicks photo by Ellen Morrison
Photo: Ellen Morrison
Big Chicks photo by erin landry
Photo: erin landry
 

 
Bruno's Lounge


Booze on the run
6562 North Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60626-5312
+1 773 764 7900
If, at first glance, you find yourself put off by the ambiance of this neighborhood drinking establishment, hang in there, it gets better with time. The bartender and most of the clientele are moody, and the service, if not friendly, is at least prompt. The prices are reasonable, but there is no music and not much else in the way of distraction, so make sure you come with friends.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Caliterra Bar & Grille


Tuscan and Californian cuisines
633 North Saint Clair
Wyndam Hotel
Chicago, IL 60611
+1 312 274 4444
http://www.wyndham.com/
This upscale bar and diner at the Wyndam Hotel is a stone's throw from the busy Michigan Avenue. The muted lighting and swank interiors are ideal for soirees. The culinary creations of Chef Gresh please the palate, and the wines, including Cal-Ital wines, compliment the dishes. And the cheese cart is impossible to ignore. Valet parking is available for $10.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Caliterra Bar & Grille photo by Bill (DCVoyager)
Photo: Bill (DCVoyager)
 

 
Carol's Pub


Come in for a drink
4659 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60640
+1 773 334 2402
If you happen to drop by on a night of a cricket tournament, make sure to duck the darts on your way to the bar. The dart players may be in the throes of a liquor haze. On weekends, be sure to checkout the pub's house band, which plays an average of seven sets a night. The employees and clientele are distinctly Southern, and proud of it. So, if you happen to be visiting from below the Mason-Dixon, you will be welcome here.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Carol's Pub photo by matt shobe
Photo: matt shobe
Carol's Pub photo by Patrick Goff
Photo: Patrick Goff
Carol's Pub photo by Jason Keglovitz
Photo: Jason Keglovitz
 

 
Chalkboard


Simple yet elegant
4343 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618
+1 773 477 7144
Come to Chalkboard for some authentic American cuisine. Don't let the plain interiors and down-to-earth vibe fool you. In spite of being simple, the place has managed to gather quite a few faithful customers. The white décor and the generous portions assure you that you are up for a pleasant evening. Sunday brunch is a delight in itself. Make sure you browse through the wine list as well; they have quite a few options.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Green Mill Jazz Club


Swinging former speakeasy
4802 North Broadway Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640
+1 773 878 5552
http://www.greenmilljazz.com/
greenmill@comcast.net
The best place for jazz in Chicago. Period. Run by the old Capone outfit, the Green Mill was a speakeasy during Prohibition and gained nationwide notoriety as the place where comedian Joe E. Lewis got his throat slashed. The interior is dark and old. It has not changed much since Al Capone frequented the establishment, and the jazz is just as hot as ever. Cover is free on Friday and Saturday nights after 1am. Come at that time to hear the thundering Sabertooth Jazz Quintet, or head in earlier to catch one of a number of other acts, from big band to sultry torch singing. The Mill also hosts the popular "Poetry Slam," where would-be bards read their poetry and brave the heckling of the audience.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Green Mill Jazz Club photo by Lynda
Photo: Lynda
Green Mill Jazz Club photo by Marcela Ewert
Photo: Marcela Ewert
Green Mill Jazz Club photo by Anne Liao
Photo: Anne Liao
Green Mill Jazz Club photo by Jessica Jones
Photo: Jessica Jones
Green Mill Jazz Club photo by Jerome Pierra
Photo: Jerome Pierra
Green Mill Jazz Club photo by greg kellerman
Photo: greg kellerman
Green Mill Jazz Club photo by Andy
Photo: Andy
Green Mill Jazz Club photo by Jonathan Janego
Photo: Jonathan Janego
Green Mill Jazz Club photo by Chris Lea
Photo: Chris Lea
 

 
Hamburger Mary's


Gay friendly joint
5400 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60640
+1 773 784 6969
http://www.hamburgermaryschica...
In true showgirl style, this flamboyant eatery offers ambiance, quick bites and drinks for those with alternate lifestyles. However, its popularity has extended to the heterosexual community as well. Bold colors, horizontally-hung posters, snug booths, and a stylish stilleto shoe on each table (to receive the bill!) make quite a rebellious statement. The TV projects RuPaul videos as patrons munch on sandwiches, chunky chicken starters, pizzas and burgers with names such as "Buffy (The Hamburger Slayer)". Desserts like Strawberry Shortcake and Brownie Sundae abound as well. If this is your kind of fun, the recommended drink would be the Bloody Mary, of course!

Review © 2007, Wcities
Hamburger Mary's photo by diaper
Photo: diaper
 

 
Hidden Cove


Dancing Queen or Funky Town?
5336 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
+1 773 275 6711
Hidden Cove is not exactly hidden from the Chicago karaoke scene. Open until late, wannabe singers and revelers belt out one song after another. Find students, club hoppers, tipplers, and those out for a fun night. Additional entertainment comes in the form of dart boards, pool tables, TVs, and trivia competitions. So if you think you can sing like Tori Amos, show the world.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Madrigal's


Popular Andersonville club
5316 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60640
+1 773 334 3033
http://www.madrigalsclub.com
juan@nieves.com
This bar's popularity is on the rise as more gays and lesbians are moving into the surrounding Andersonville neighborhood. In fact, many say this bar features the finest erotic dancers anywhere in the city. During the summer months, retreat to the outdoor patio to relax for a while. A selection of bar food is available, including mozzarella cheese sticks for $4.50, bowls of chili for $3.50, cheeseburgers for $5.50 and grilled chicken sandwiches for $5.75.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Moody's Pub


Mouthwatering burgers
5910 North Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60660
+1 773 275 2696
Touted as the home of the city's best burger by three local newspapers, this out-of-the way burger joint and watering hole is worth the trip. Moody's has been serving up its half-pound burgers and skin-on French fries since 1959. The restaurant's decor is simple, with heavy, dark oak tables reminiscent of a German beer hall. But during the summer, the best seats are outdoors. The tree-covered patio, ivy-covered walls and gurgling water fountain will whisk your troubles away and take you to a world where the only thing that matters are good burgers and a pint of brew.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Moody's Pub photo by Michael Lehet
Photo: Michael Lehet
Moody's Pub photo by Greg Rodriguez
Photo: Greg Rodriguez
 

 
Stargaze


Gay & Lesbian Nightclub
5419 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60640
+1 773 561 7363
http://www.stargazechicago.com
StarGazeChicago@aol.com
This gay and lesbian restaurant and bar was voted "Best New Business" by the Chicago Area Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. Menu items include the Famous Star Gaze, a burger topped with lettuce and tomato. You can pick your fixings and add American, Swiss, provolone, cheddar or crumbled Bleu Cheese, bacon or grilled onions. Get a fresh cod sandwich, a broiled chicken sandwich or a veggie burger topped with lettuce and tomato. An airy and relaxing beer garden lets patrons lounge outside during the warmer months.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
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