Carrie Schedler

Plus a new West Loop lunch option, late-night pierogi, and some seriously hardcore coffee.

The longstanding Humboldt Park hideaway gets a little facelift courtesy of Brendan Sodikoff.

Work off a week of beer, cheap burgers, and a whole lot of pork with a post-dinner tango class.

Enjoy everything from high-end cocktails to cans of beer in koozies at these five buzzworthy joints this month.

Including a couple of throwback bars and a dinner party at someone else's house.

And the spot's been constantly packed since opening day.

Beer, meatball sandwiches, more beer. It's the best kind of week.

On this last long summer weekend, make time for one of these sippers spiked with a bit of the bubbly.

Including a high-profile steak house, more fried chicken, and kid-friendly eats in the 'burbs from a well-known chef.

The open-to-the-public bar/lounge at Soho House is a great place to work on your screenplay while drinking craft cocktails.