One of the charms of the bar is the descent. You need to take the stairs down to garden-level, getting that feeling you are sneaking into some dark joint for a secret meeting. Exposed brick walls and a big fireplace greet you upon entrance. Order a white wine sangria while snacking on appetizers that are far better than you'd find at your local bar. In this small space, it's hard to imagine there would be room for a group, but if you call ahead, there is a lounge in the back that can accommodate up to 15.
Located across Park 601 "Dunning-Read Natural Area” in Chicago, The Nest Bar & Eatery is a friendly neighborhood bar. This bar is the perfect place to visit with family and friends in the area. Their menu includes pub eats like burgers, sandwiches, sausages, crab cakes, jalapeño poppers, pizzas, wraps, salads, quesadillas and more. They also offer a kid-friendly menu. Besides this, the bar even serves a selection of beers and flavorful wines. They also offer space to host private events like celebrations and parties.
The black doors and awnings of Wolcott Tap may look like an upscale, intimidating place to a few. The vibe, however, is quite opposite to that. It is a warm place with a relaxed yet pleasant decor of brick exposed walls, high chairs and bar stools. The food menu comprises of salads, burgers and open face sandwiches. Fried Mac N Cheese Squares and Sweet Potato Tots are must-try starters. Make your toddlers happy by trying out their special kids menu. The drinks menu offers some tasty draft beers, wines and cocktails, which are available at a low price during happy hours. Head to this friendly restaurant with your friends and family to have a good time around Ravenswood.
Red Lion Pub has a fine selection of domestic and British beers, and a quaint British atmosphere. Ask the bartender for the story behind this place. Rumor has it this is the most haunted spot in Chicago. If you are brave, wander up to the second floor tavern where spooks are known to make frequent appearances. Literary readings are often held in this spooky setting. If you are nervous, stay downstairs or stake your claim to a seat in the backyard patio. Food is traditional English, with such dishes as Welsh steak and kidney pies.
Victory's Chef Joe Farina is known for delighting diners with finely tuned versions of the Italian classics and Chicago Italian favorites. Chef Farina's fans adore his signature dishes and house-made pastas, including the famous "Joe's Mama's Meatballs," classic brick chicken, the city's best and largest parmesans, prime steaks and extraordinarily prepared seafood.
Land and Sea Dept. is pleased to announce Lonesome Rose, a 'borderlands' concept focusing on the rich cultural histories of the regional states of northern Mexico and the southwestern United States. While this border may divide two countries, the histories of these regions have long been intertwined, informing and influencing each other across generations. This is no more evident than in the regions' drinking and eating habits, where foodstuffs, recipes and techniques have passed continuously across these borders, improving with each and every pass. With Lonesome Rose, Land and Sea Dept. celebrates and explores this exciting history, with accessible, approachable menus that focus on the flavors these regions share, from the bright to the robust. Opening early, and staying up (very) late, Lonesome Rose offers accessible, creative takes on the best these border regions have to offer.
