Rather than putting a ton of effort into an outing and then only hitting one spot, why not extend the adventure? This week, we’re pairing a visit to the Chicago Artists Coalition with drinks and bites at Regards to Edith.
Main attraction: Chicago Artists Coalition
217 N. Carpenter St. 312-491-8888
How much: Free
Head to the West Loop for an artsy start to your date with the Chicago Artists Coalition (open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and noon-6 p.m. Saturday). The gallery hosts events like poetry readings, artist talks, artists-in-residence studio tours and more, or you can check out one of the current exhibitions — “See Without Seeing, Know Without Knowing” and “Beyond Words” — before grabbing a few cocktails and apps at your next destination.
Don’t stop: Regards to Edith
326 N. Morgan St. 312-763-6564
How much: $7 and up
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The Fulton Market restaurant features odes to classic Chicago street foods with menu items like the pizza puff with burrata, marinara and pepperoni oil ($14) and shaved prime rib sandwich with giardiniera, jus and fries ($19), and the bar’s dim lighting sets a cozy scene for snuggling up to your date. Try the Deli Counter Fizz ($13) with bison grass vodka, pineapple shrub, lemon, soda, celery and a couple splashes of Malort for a bright, citrusy contrast to the carbs you just devoured.