My Chicago Favorites - All encompassing
Food scene
Skylark
2149 S Halsted Stpopular dive bar right down the street
Quaint restaurant for small, unique bites and good cocktails, local beer and wine
60 persone del luogo consigliano
Pleasant House Pub
2119 S Halsted StQuaint restaurant for small, unique bites and good cocktails, local beer and wine
Alulu Brewpub
2011 South Laflin StreetLocal brewery. Really good sours
La Michoacana Premium
1855 S Blue Island AveLocal Mexican ice creamery
Frida Room
1454 W 18th StAwesome brunch. BYOB
Beatnik
1604 W Chicago AveBoho ambiance and good music.
Old Town Ale House
219 W North AveLittle pub
Music / dancing
Spybar
646 N Franklin StBasement-like club w/ great house music DJ's