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Riddles Comedy Club

South side's hottest comedy! Located at 5055 W 111 street in Alsip. we are just 20 minutes from the Chicago loop and Northwest Indiana. Lots of free parking, a full service bar offering both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and friendly staff all add up to a great night out!

CITY: Alsip

The Princess Cafe

Fine dining specializing in prime steaks and fresh seafood.

La Espanola Tapas

Take a trip to Spain and indulge in the authentic tapas and a glass of sangria at this LGBT-friendly spot that features Gay Night on Fridays, with the occasional drag show.

CITY: Berwyn

Club Krave

This south suburban gay club features DJ-driven dancing, male dancers, karaoke and monthly drag shows.

CITY: Blue Island

Mama Luigi's Restaurant & Banquets

Italian restaurant and cocktail lounge with live entertainment on weekends. Banquet hall to seat 300 with large dance floor. Wedding specialist.

CITY: Bridgeview

The Patio - Bridgeview

Casual, friendly family and business dining in an impressive atmosphere with emphasis on barbeque and ribs. Also serving homemade soups and chili, hearty sandwiches, beer and wine.

CITY: Bridgeview

Chuck's Southern Comfort Cafe

Restaurant specializing in BBQ, Gourmet Mexican & Cajun. Party Room and eat-in lounge also available.

Mr. B's Lounge, The Oaks Hotel-Burr Ridge

American cuisine. Casual dress code. Serving dinner. Average cost per meal: Under $12.

CITY: Burr Ridge

Terra

American cuisine. Casual dress code. Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. Average cost per meal: $12-15.

CITY: Burr Ridge

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant

Experience Cooper's Hawk... a modern, casual restaurant with a menu created with their own handcrafted wines in mind. Start in their Napa-style tasting room, where you can view their wineries and sample the winemaker's latest creations. Shop in the gift store for unique food or wine-related gifts.

CITY: Burr Ridge

Ciazza

Ciazza features American fare and a mix of Mediterranean favorites paired with wine and cocktails. A relaxing environment welcomes guests and diners.

CITY: Burr Ridge

Mexx Kitchen at the Whiskey

Offers an enticing combination of contemporary Mexican fare, an extensive tequila collection and a swanky setting.

Frontera Grill and Topolobampo

Rick and Deann Bayliss offer a taste of their passion for Mexico in Chicago at the casul Frontera Grill (opened in March 1987) and the dressier Topolobampo (Opened in November 1989). Private event space and buyouts available.

Graham Elliot

Four-star Chef/owner Graham Elliot showcases his own “bistronomic” fare that blends a hip bistro ambiance with sensibly priced modern haute cuisine.

L2O

A modern seafood restaurant that offers elegant seafood dishes made with ingredients provided by global artisanal purveyors.

RIA

Savor Michelin-starred cuisine with a touch of elegance on the third floor of the Elysian Hotel where the menu expresses the best of land-meets-sea with exquisitely prepared dishes often containing locally raised ingredients.

The Publican

Styled after a European beer hall, The Publican offers an eclectic menu of fish, meat and vegetable dishes. The Publican also offers a menu of over 100 varieties of beer.

Grahamwich

Experience a unique take on the traditional sandwich shop where bready goodness meets homemade sodas and gourmet snacks in a groovy setting that was once home to an artist colony in the 1800s.

R.J. Grunts

Try the Gruntburger topped with fried onions and bleu cheese at this cozy restaurant near Lincoln Park Zoo. The first Lettuce Entertain You restaurant, Grunts still exudes the funky, devil-may-care lifestyle of the 70's in its style, decor, music and menu.

Paris Club

Internationally-acclaimed French Chef, Joho and RJ and Jerrod Melman have teamed up to introduce the highly-anticipated Paris Club in Chicago’s popular River North neighborhood. The trio has set out with a goal of serving up approachable French fare in a casual, urban setting that appeals to a new generation of diners.

Avec

Located in the West Loop neighborhood, the cedar-lined dining room is as rustic as the menu. With seasonal menus that include sharable choices, they also have a cheese cave with a collection of artisan cheeses from Spain, Italy, France and Portugal.

Purple Pig

Located on the Magnificent Mile, The Purple Pig is a collaboration of Chefs Scott Harris of Mia Francesca, Tony Mantuano of Spiaggia, Jimmy Bannos and Jimmy Bannos Jr. of Heaven on Seven. Featuring homemade charcuterie, cheeses and classic Mediterranean fare plus an extensive yet accessible wine list.

Big Star

This stylin’ roadhouse serves up organic tacos and tostadas, along with small batch whiskey and tequilas, under the watchful eye of James Beard Award-winning executive chef, Paul Kahan.

Hot Chocolate

Chef Mindy Segal creates amazing chocolate desserts along with a concise menu of casual American dishes.

More Cupcakes

You’ll want to order more than one of these decadent cupcakes that include flavors such as lemon meringue or the signature dark Valhrona chocolate.

Sprinkles Cupcakes

After conquering Hollywood with their tiny delicacies, Sprinkles Cupcakes sets up shop in Chicago with handcrafted cupcakes made from the finest ingredients, including sweet cream butter, fresh bananas and carrots, real strawberries and natural citrus zests.

Tribute

Tribute is a classic American restaurant with a modern culinary edge. Chow Crowd Restaurant Group has set out to offer contemporary American fare, to deliver excellence in food, service, ambiance and price, providing a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere. Tribute is located in the Green Seal certified Chicago’s Essex Inn and offers breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as “grab and go” options for on-the-go business people.

Fred's at Barneys New York

This expansive, 5,000-square-foot eatery is located on the top floor of the Gold Coast Barneys New York. The menu, designed by Mark Strausman, executive chef of Fred's at Barneys New York, aims to please the Gold Coast shopping set with a lineup of artisan Neapolitan-style pizzas, entree salads, pastas, gourmet sandwiches and mains such as pan-seared salmon over sauteed spinach. The restaurant's open, penthouse-style layout features a custom-designed bar, high stone fireplace and a large terrace with lake views for alfresco dining.

Girl and the Goat

With dishes named Fat Bread and Crispy Pig Face, celebrity chef Stephanie Izard injects “rustic, with a bit of badass” (her term) into Chicago’s dining scene with this buzz-worthy hotspot in the West Loop.

Angels & Kings

This cool rock and roll bar, co-owned by Fall Out Boy’s Pete Wentz (a Chicago native), boasts over-sized celebrity mug shots adorning its walls. Stop in and croon on the karaoke stage with a live band or dance to the DJ-driven music.

Bella Bacinos

Bacino’s founder, Dan Bacin, opened the first Bacino’s 30 years ago on Lincoln Avenue in Chicago. Dan’s mission was to be the first to use only the freshest and highest quality ingredients – fresh mozzarella, fresh vegetables, and even making his own pizza sauce from scratch – while other pizzerias relied on canned and processed foods. Needless to say, Bacino’s became a great success.

Bistro Voltaire

Located in Downtown Chicago, Bistro Voltaire is a bar and restaurant serving authentic french cuisine. Bistro Voltaire provides a unique getaway from Chicago's busy streets. With wall murals covered with photos of French writers, Voltaire being the best known one, deep brown mahogany furniture, soft leather couches, Bistro Voltaire creates a unforgettable ambiance worth experience. Stop by and experience the classic French atmosphere, friendly service, exquisite art and of course, the delicious meals.

Brando's Speakeasy

Brandos Speakeasy, the Chicago Loop bar in the historic South Loop, is where everyone wants to be. Once you enter Brando’s Speakeasy, which is a landmark status building, you will be impressed and welcomed with the intimate, warm, feeling you get from the staff as well as the patrons.

Cantina Laredo

Cantina Laredo serves authentic Mexican dishes in a sophisticated atmosphere. We offer daily fish specials, grilled chicken and steaks complimented by signature sauces such as chipotle-wine with portobello mushrooms or sauteéd artichoke hearts and roasted red bell peppers.

Cantina NO. 46

Cantina NO. 46 is located in the historic Gold Coast neighborhood. It is housed in a modern rehabbed pre-Victorian Hennessy House. Cantina 46 serves flavorful new gourmet and comfort Mexican cuisine. The Cantina drink program includes various Mexican beers and an extensive cocktail list including mojitos, caipirinha, sangria’s and, of course, margaritas.

Fado Irish Pub

We consider Fadó a different type of Irish pub. We blend the best of the old with the best of the new. Our decor and friendly staff evoke images of the great old pubs of Ireland, whereas our style of operating - our music, food, beverages - connects more so with the contemporary pubs and bars of modern Ireland.

Feast Restaurant & Bar

Feast is a neighborhood restaurant in both Wicker Park/Bucktown and Gold Coast areas offering upscale dining in a casual atmosphere. We're open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. In winter, enjoy our hearty, seasonal favorites or, in summertime, soak up the sun in our beautiful outdoor patio.

Henri

From the creators of The Gage comes Henri — energetically American, French influenced. Heralded as an "instant classic", Henri offers fine dining without pretention. Henri takes its inspiration, as well as its name, from the pioneering American architect Louis Henri Sullivan, whose work re-imagined our turn-of-the-century urban landscape.

III Forks

III Forks offers a contemporary evolution of the classic steakhouse in Chicago's Lakeshore East. III Forks is modern steakhouse sizzling with style, an energized bar and lounge and a savvy menu featuring USDA Prime beef, ocean-fresh seafood along with lighter, local favorites. The inviting foyer greets you with an array of fine wines - over 3,000 bottles - in the spectacular glass wine rooms. With wonderful tables overlooking the park and three private dining rooms, there is surely a place for you and your friends at III Forks Chicago.

Leopold

Leopold offers Belgian inspired food + drink, sourced locally whenever possible, in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood. European-influenced, our menu highlights Belgium and draws from the elegance of French cuisine and the heartiness of German. A neighborhood place, join us for dinner at the bar, in the lounge or in our dining room featuring repurposed raw materials and natural woods all coming together to produce a warm and inviting space that allows the food to shine. Enjoy seasonal cuisine crafted by chef Jeffrey Hedin, complemented by an extensive selection of Belgian beers, food-friendly wines and classic - and new classic – cocktails.

Pazzo's Cucina Italiana

Pazzo's Cucina Italiana is an authentic neapolitan cuisine located in Loop. Come in on your lunch break or after work and enjoy delicious food and tasty drinks.

Berlin

This inclusive dance bar features some of Chicago’s best DJs spinning everything from new wave to disco music, theme nights and live acts.

Big Chicks

This friendly bar in the Uptown neighborhood caters to a lesbian and gay clientele. Try Big Chicks’ next-door restaurant, Tweet, for a delish breakfast, lunch or brunch made with organic ingredients.

North End

This gay sports bar has been a neighborhood staple for more than 25 years, offering pool, darts, all the games on giant flat screens and a great beer selection.

Roscoe’s

A long-time Boystown favorite, Roscoe’s features live events (including live band karaoke on Monday nights and Sin Thursdays with burlesque performers), a huge dance floor and a sidewalk cafe that serves a full menu in the summer months.

Scarlet

This beautiful bar is decked out with stained glass windows, antique furniture and cozy banquettes. The Sunday Liquid Brunch (with $12 bottles of champagne) starts at a reasonable 2pm.

Sidetrack

This multi-level gay bar spans eight storefronts and has room for 1,000 revelers. Be sure to check out the chic courtyard, along with U-Video Request Night on Tuesdays featuring all ’80s songs.

SPIN Nightclub

This huge club features two dance floors, four bars, several spacious lounges, drag queen hosts and music spun by live DJs. Regular live events include singers (complete with go-go boy dancers) and special theme nights.

The Call Bar

This dance bar, located in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood, plays music that ranges from retro to pop and show tunes. Themed video nights include Britney Spears videos all evening long on the last Friday of the month.

Crew Bar & Grill

This sports bar and grill features 20 hi-def TVs showing the latest games, a selection of more than 60 beers, and an extensive menu that offers sandwiches and flatbread pizza.

Hamburger Mary’s

Located in Chicago's neighborhood of Andersonville, Hamburger Mary’s features a menu of creative hamburgers (what else?) in its dining room, DJ-driven music and stage shows in Mary’s Attic and sports broadcasts live in Mary’s Rec Room, a combination sports bar/microbrewery.

Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club

Dinner comes with a side of entertaining female impersonators at this raucous restaurant, located in Chicago's Boystown neighborhood. Sample one of more than 70 different martinis, including the famous Kit Kat.

Wild Blossom Meadery & Winery

Wild Blossom Meadery & Winery was founded to produce the finest honey wines (Meads) in the Midwest. They are Chicago's first winery and the only meadery on the Northern Illinois Wine Trail.

Eli's Cheesecake World

Eli's Cheesecake bakery cafe has the largest selection of Eli's anywhere! Take the Eli's experience and learn Eli's history, see cake decorators at work, enjoy a slice and more. Reservations required. Open Mon-Fri, 8a.m.-6p.m.; Sat, 9a.m.-5p.m.; Sun, 11a.m.-5p.m.

Laugh Factory

World famous comedy club seats 375. Private booths, cabaret seating, open 7 days a week, private events, group outings.

UP Comedy

UP Comedy Club presents an eclectic mix of comedy seven days a week featuring the best in Chicago stand-up, sketch and improv comedy. The club also features a full service kitchen and bar with a no drink minimum.

Chicago Riverwalk

Experience the magnificence of the city from a different perspective. The city’s Riverwalk features walkways and seating areas along the water's edge, where visitors can enjoy views of architecture, and watch the Chicago’s historic bridges rise for boats heading out to Lake Michigan. With attractions such as cafes, boat cruises, bike rentals and more, there’s plenty to do. (Chicago Riverwalk runs along the south bank of the Chicago River, from Lake Shore Drive to Franklin Street.)

720 South Bar & Grill

720 SOUTH is a classic American grill featuring a seasonally inspired menu focusing on local ingredients. Unwind after a long day in the lounge with colleagues over locally crafted beers or enjoy an evening dinner with friends and family. Guests will enjoy signature comfort foods, classically inspired cocktails and an extensive selection of wines by the glass.

Adobo Grill Old Town

Adobo Grill, one of the top Mexican restaurants in the city, is best known for table-side guacamole, margaritas and a collection of over 80 tequilas.

Anna's Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar

Mother-Daughter duo offer pan-Asian cuisine to please any palate and budget! Enjoy specialty sushi, curries and more on this lengthy, inventive menu.

Argent Restaurant & Raw Bar

Modern American cuisine in a "comfort chic" environment located at the dana hotel and spa. Outdoor dog-friendly patio; private dining; personalized service.

Balena

The first joint partnership by The Bristol and Boka Restaurant Group, Balena features Italian-inspired cuisine, sourced from Midwest farms by Executive Chef/Partner Chris Pandel. From the seasonal menu to the elegantly worn-in décor designed by 555 International (Girl & The Goat, GT Fish & Oyster), Balena offers artisanal brick-oven pizzas, hand-made pastas and spit-roasted meats, fish and vegetables prepared in a wood-fired oven and grill on the savory menu; while twists on Italian classics are the crux of the dessert program. Opened in February 2012, in Chicago's Lincoln Park at 1633 N. Halsted, the 165-seat eatery is open seven days a week, from 4:30 pm on Saturday and Sunday, and from 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, with seating until 10:00 pm, Sunday through Thursday, and until 11:00 pm on Friday and Saturday. Hours are subject to change. For more information, please visit www.balenachicago.com.

Balsan

Set in the heart of Chicago's Gold Coast in the chic Waldorf Astoria Chicago Hotel, Balsan is a market-driven, bistro showcasing, refined yet rustic fare with American sensibility.

Bar Louie

Casually cool; Neighborhood restaurant and bar featuring oversized sandwiches and artfully concocted signature drinks. Private room rental available

Bar Toma

An Italian neighborhood pizzeria and bar by Chef Tony Mantuano, Bar Toma features 20 varieties of pizza, an espresso bar, pizza salads with Italian beers and 60 wines.

Bar Umbriago

The newest addition to the Rosebud family, this comfortable wine bar features sharable small plates, classic cocktails & live entertainment.

Baume & Brix

A modern & playful restaurant experience. Merging flavors from France, Italy, Japan & America, Baume & Brix focuses on local ingredients but prepares them with global influence.

bellyQ

bellyQ is a modern Asian barbecue restaurant forged by Chef Bill Kim, Michael Jordan and Cornerstone Restaurant Group. bellyQ redefines Asian barbeque as an interactive dining experience that's both creative and modern.

Bijan's Bistro

Bijan's offers bistro classics in comfort far beyond the interesting. Selections are contemporary and smart with a wide variety of possibilities.

Black Dog Gelato

Located in the Ukrainian Village, Black Dog Gelato serves artisanal gelatos an sorbets with unique flavor combinations.

Bombay Spice

Bombay Spice features healthy, home-style cooked Indian cuisine by Executive Chef Sunil Kumar. The restaurant is able to accommodate any vegetarian requests.

Carriage House

Taking inspiration from the rustic roots of the lowcountry cuisine and blending it with modern sensibilities. The Carriage House brings "Down South" up North.

Ceres' Table

Cere's Table serves contemporary American food with Italian, particularly Sicilian, influences. We use local, seasonal & sustainable products when possible.

Chez Moi

Chez Moi is a unique French bistro in the heart of Lincoln Park. Chef Owner: Dominique Tougne

City Tavern

We take our inspiration from the 18th century tavern. Our chef has created a menu that takes a modern spin on some classic tavern recipes.

D.S. Tequila Co.

Burgers, tacos and tequila create the menu at this party spot. Enjoy 100% Allen Bros. prime beef, handmade tortillas and fresh margaritas daily.

Demera Ethiopian Restaurant

Authentic Ethiopian cuisine, where tradition is served daily. Vegan friendly, fresh ingredients, and gluten-free dishes available. Homemade honey wine and house-roasted Ethiopian coffee.

Dragon Ranch Moonshine & BBQ

Featuring American BBQ with Asian influences, Dragon Ranch offers a unique perspective on the classic barbeque experience. Enjoy some country music, unique cocktails and a moonshine collection. Private parties and catering available.

Embeya

Combining French training and Asian flavors, Thai Dang of L20 and Ria and Attila Gyulai of the Four Seasons bring progressive Asian to the West Loop.

Filini Restaurant Bar and Restaurant

Modern, authentic Italian dining. Filini specializes in using only the finest quality and authentic ingredients; simply and superbly prepared.

Francesca's Bryn Mawr

Delicious northern Italian fare, comfortable surroundings and friendly service. Menu rotates bi-weekly in order to offer fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Francesca's on Chestnut

Delicious northern Italian fare, comfortable surroundings and friendly service. Menu rotates bi-weekly in order to offer fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Francesca's on Taylor

Delicious northern Italian fare, comfortable surroundings and friendly service. Menu rotates bi-weekly in order to offer fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Frontier

A rustic tavern specializing in wild game, signature whole animal service, craft beers and specialty cocktails. Michelin Guide recommended.

Grange Hall Burger

A true farm-to-table burger bar featuring 100% grass-fed beef burgers, free-range turkey burgers, and house made vegetable and wild rice burgers along with a great mid-western beer selection. Come back to an easier way of life where the food is wholesome, close to the farm, and freshly prepared with care. We take the long way around everything to assure we offer you the best quality. We spin our own ice cream and make home-made pies featuring the berries, fruit and the bounty of the season. This is a family and community friendly place. Come see us and enjoy going back to a simpler time and place.

GI Fish & Oyster

GI Fish & Oyster is a seafood-centric eatery serving traditional dishes alongside modern plates in the heart of River North.

Halsted's Bar & Grill

A quality bar and grill with one of Chicago's hottest patios with great drinks and high quality food.

Hash House A Go Go

Hash House A Go Go keeps food fun while pulling from the experiences of farm fresh agriculture and giving old recipes a twist. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.

ItaliAsia - The Best of Both Worlds

ItaliAsia offers a kaleidoscope of flavors from Italy and Panasia that will satiate all kinds of appetites with affordability guests appreciate.

Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Bar & Grill

Margaritaville Bar & Grill at Navy Pier—a new concept for Margaritaville and the new favorite place to unwind and enjoy Chicago’s lakefront. Visitors will enjoy the outdoor atmosphere, surrounded by the unique personality of Navy Pier and the Chicago Skyline. The seamless blend of the tropical atmosphere of Margaritaville and the comfort and charm of a Chicago neighborhood bar creates a casual environment to take in spectacular views, listen to great music and enjoy a meal or cocktails with family and friends. The atmosphere is laid back and intimate indoors, while outdoors, guests can soak up the view of the boardwalk and Lake Michigan from a weather protected Tiki Bar and outdoor deck. In addition to the signature “Cheeseburger in Paradise” and cold draft beer, the menu offer those legendary frozen concoctions along with fresh fish, steak, nachos, and a few regional favorites. And margaritas of course!

John Barleycorn

John Barleycorn offers a something-for-everyone menu featuring wraps, burgers, steaks and more. The venue features a 75ft. retractable glass roof.

Kendall College

Kendall College offers culinary and hospitality degrees and features unique venues for special events. The Dining Room is Michelin recommended.

Lula Cafe

An eclectic bistro located in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood, Lula is known for its artisanal breakfast, lunch and dinner. Monday night's Farm Dinner features a prix fixe menu highlighting seasonal ingredients from local farms.

Macello Ristorante

Macello's, named one of Chicago's Best Pizza's by Chicago Magazine, serves rustic and oh-so-comforting cuisine from Puglia region. Steaks, chops and acclaimed pizzas with burrata come straight from an authentic wood-burning oven. Fresh, lovingly prepared pastas and risottos combine regional flavors with familiar favorites. The Beautiful urban dining room features exposed brick, high ceilings and warm woods.

Macku Sushi

A unique Japanese, concept restaurant offering complex flavors and textures from Japan, with subtle Asian & French flair. Michelin recommended 2010-2012.

Magnolia Bakery

Magnolia Bakery is a classic American bakery cherished for its selection of old-fashioned, freshly baked desserts. We are dedicated to serving fresh, handmade menu items with superior customer service.

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