It’s not that we don’t trust WGN-TV’s chief meteorologist Tom Skilling when he promises cooler temps to an overheated Chicago, but once in a while we have to take matters into our own hands and create a little cold front of our own.
Ceviche: Downing a hot meal on a hot day sounds nearly abusive, so we’re big fans of chowing down on chilled fare, such as ceviche. Latin fusion hot spot DeLaCosta has a whole bar dedicated to the fare. 465 E. Illinois St.; 312-464-1700.
Slushy: It could be hard to convince your friends to meet you out for a drink at 7-Eleven, so opt for a more grown-up icy drink at Waterhouse. Their Watermelon Slushy ($7) mixes up Bacardi Melon, watermelon liqueur and sour in a 12-ounce pilsner glass. 3407 N. Paulina St.; 773-871-1200.
Get iced: Grabbing a “cold one” can be a family affair after all, thanks to Annette’s Homemade Italian Ice. Try a scoop of red-raspberry-passionfruit. 2009 N. Bissell St.; 773-868-9000.
Indoor warrior: Steer clear of outside elements entirely by catching an indoor show, such as “Between Barack and a Hard Place” at Second City. 8 p.m. Thu. (also Tue.-Wed., Fri.-Sat., 11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 7 p.m. Sun.); $18-$24. The Second City, 1616 N. Wells St.; 312-337-3992.
Bubble blast: Sip on cool teas dotted with tapioca pearls, in flavors such as strawberry, banana, jackfruit, taro and chocolate. BeBoBa Bubble Tea House, 3533-B N. Western Ave.; 773-883-2622.
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