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Chicago’s hot weekend club photos

Chicago nightlife seen on the scene for May 31st weekend at Estate Ultra Bar Yacht Club and Joe's Bar. Click here to see last weekend's club photos.
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Photo Tour: Fulton Market Kitchen

This new West Town eatery not only focuses on Mediterranean flavors when it comes to their food, but they also offer a wide array of crafty cocktails. Fulton Market Kitchen...
<a href="http://chicago.metromix.com/venues/mmxchi-capannari-ice-cream-venue" target="_">Capannari Ice Cream</a> (Mix-and-match pie): Mt. Prospect's go-to ice cream shop's decadent new treat is summer party-perfect. A graham cracker crust is filled with any five of your favorite flavors (try Death by Chocolate, Brownie Batter, Black Raspberry Chip, "Lick the Bowl" Cake Batter and Malted Butter Fudge), then topped with whipped cream, sprinkles and, natch, a cherry on top. $25.51 at <a href="http://chicago.metromix.com/venues/mmxchi-capannari-ice-cream-venue" target="_">Capannari Ice Cream</a>. (10 S. Pine St. 847-392-2277)

10 frosty summer treats

Summer heat calls for frosty treats! Cool off with these nine sweet, kid-friendly desserts--plus one just for grown-ups. All check out our cool treats on Chicago's hot days guide for...
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Shots in the Dark for May 17th Weekend

Chicago nightlife seen on the scene for May 17th weekend at Estate Ultra Bar | Yacht Club for House on the Water Launch Party. Click here to check out Shots...
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Shots in the Dark for May 10th weekend

Chicago nightlife seen on the scene for May 10th weekend at Estate Ultra Bar and Nikki Nightclub. Click here to check out Shots in The Dark photos from previous weeks.
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Photos: Brunch at Commonwealth Tavern

At Commonwealth Tavern, the concept merges local-sustainable, sophisticated food with a sports bar. The menu sources from River Valley Ranch for greens and mushrooms, Ellis Family Farms for fruit, and...
Ruthann Birkinshaw, the front-of-house manager fills the front display case at <a href="http://chicago.metromix.com/venues/mmxchi-a-bakers-tale-venue#zPpizFcqAORBr54J.99" target='_"blank"'>A Baker's Tale</a>

Photos: A Baker’s Tale

Welcome to A Baker's Tale! This whimsical Wicker Park bakery charms guests with its fairy tale theme, which extends to its fairy tale, storybook decor, teacup light fixtures and custom-made...
The pork belly and scallops at <a href="http://chicago.metromix.com/venues/mmxchi-bow-and-stern-oyster-bar-venue" target='_"blank"'>Bow & Stern</a>

Photos: Bow & Stern Oyster Bar

At Bow & Stern, the vast oyster bar is the main attraction. This spot offers eight oyster options, along with locally-sourced, farm-to-table choices for dinner and brunch. Be sure to...
The bar at <a href="http://chicago.metromix.com/venues/mmxchi-pearl-tavern-venue#fwtQzbBmc6Pyjixd.99" target='_"blank"'>Pearl Tavern</a>

Photos: Pearl Tavern

Pearl Tavern bills itself as the "revival of the all American oyster bar," and its central location makes the restaurant a hot spot for lunch with coworkers or a date...
The interior portion of <a href="http://chicago.metromix.com/venues/mmxchi-io-urban-roofscape-venue" target='_"blank"'>I/O Urban Roofscape</a> at the Godfrey Hotel, with a retractable roof at the center.

Photos: I/O Urban Roofscape

Located on the fourth floor of The Godfrey Hotel Chicago, I/O Urban Roofscape offers a lounge area and two bars with views of the Chicago skyline through a retractable roof....