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  • The Bad Apple
    Bar/Lounge
    The Bad Apple North Center
    This spacious three-room bar always seems to be at least a little crowded, even at what ought to be dead hours, and it's not hard to see why—it has great burgers (I've heard it described as "Kuma's without the wait"), »
  • Candlelite Chicago
    Bar/Lounge
    Candlelite Chicago Rogers Park/West Rogers Park
    For decades the green martini glass on this neighborhood saloon’s neon sign was a beacon for wonderful cracker-thin-crust pizza—and still is. That’s even after a group of regulars took it over—including a culinary school grad—and installed flat-screen TVs in practically »
  • Fountainhead
    Bar/Lounge
    Fountainhead Ravenswood  4
    I'm writing about Fountainhead as a bar—I’ve yet to try the food, though the menu certainly looks tempting (if perhaps a tad spendy). I come here for the beer: the fine selection, about one-third imports, is the responsibility of Phil »
  • The Gage
    Bar/Lounge
    The Gage Loop  3
    Across the street from Millennium Park, the Gage draws swarms of tourists and suits alike, and the restored ceiling and decorative tile only amplify the din. The extensive drinks list features specialty and vintage cocktails like the Champagne Charlie (champagne »
  • The Globe Pub
    Bar/Lounge
    The Globe Pub North Center
    This North Center spot seemingly shows every professional soccer game played anywhere in the world at any time (rugby, Australian Rules football, and plain old American sports get their due as well). Team scarves cover virtually every inch of wall »

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  • I have had three bad experiences here due to the inflexibility of the management staff …

  • Captain Chicago loves this place - especially the Bullpen!

    • Re: The Lodge

    • on January 1, 2013
  • After numerous times attempting to dine at Bad Apple, I finally relegated it strictly as …

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