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The Fountainhead

1970 W. Montrose Ave., Chicago

Located in the center of the Ravenswood, Lincoln Square and North Center neighborhoods, Fountainhead offers an “old world” yet innovative drinking and dining experience in the northwest Lakeview area. Its high-quality, inventive menu is designed to complement a comprehensive selection of beers, wines, whiskys and spirits. Special emphasis on local and regional distilleries, craft beers and a fine selection of artisanal foods.

Posted on 06.01.10 6:40 PM by Kristen
 
 

Division Street Bar & Grill

2525 W. Division, Chicago

- 1nce Again (dj1nceAgain@gmail.com) The building from the outside appears dark with an opaque glow in the late night. While entering the Division Street Bar & Grill in Humboldt Park, people from all races and nationalities, from preppy to hip-hop stylists, enjoy the quick words and catchy beats of the music while enjoying their drinks at the bar or conversing with friends at tables further inside by the DJ booth, where an array of DJs ...

Posted on 04.07.10 12:25 AM by 1nce Again
 
 

Subterranean

2011 W North Ave, Chicago

In the 1920's Subterranean served as both a brothel on the second and third floors and a wire room for gambling on the first floor. History says Al Capone once was a regular at the bar. The basement has boarded up secret passages that were used to flee from the authorities. Currently, Subterranean is a bar and music venue in the heart of Wicker Park on the six corners. It is known for presenting all genres of music and welcomes local and ...

Posted on 08.10.09 1:08 PM by FrankGreen
 
 

Darkroom

2210 W Chicago Ave, Chicago

Darkroom began in 2001 with the idea that there is more to a bar than just drinks. Combining two of the owner's passions—photography and mixology—darkroom keeps focus on maintaining a unique environment to showcase local photographers. The space is designed around the bar, which also functions as a photographer's lightbox, keeping true to the nature of the concept. Photo exhibits are focused on one artist, allowing for a true gallery ...

Posted on 08.10.09 1:06 PM by FrankGreen
 
 

Debonaire Social Club

1575 N Milwaukee Ave. , Chicago

A mod, black-tiled entrance gives way to an airy room anchored by an angled bar and split by a cordoned-off raised stage. Large projected video installations run in a dramatic band around the room, typically featuring artsy slow-mos. Downstairs features lurid red lighting and black mirrors where a DJ mashes rock, new wave, and house for girls in ankle boots and guys in skinny jeans

Posted on 08.10.09 1:02 PM by FrankGreen
 
 

Smart Bar

3730 N Clark St., Chicago

Smart Bar began in 1982 as a way to bring new and exciting dance music and DJs to Chicago. Since then, Smart Bar has accomplished this goal repeatedly and established itself as one of the country's premier cutting edge nightclubs.  Smart bar is known in Chicago as a spot of quality. On the inside the club is dark with flashing lights creating a crazy party vibe. As far as the bar goes they have a great drink slection. If you're looking ...

Posted on 08.04.09 5:13 PM by FrankGreen
 
 

Subterranean

2011 W North Ave, Chicago

In the 1920's Subterranean served as both a brothel on the second and third floors and a wire room for gambling on the first floor. History says Al Capone once was a regular at the bar. The basement has boarded up secret passages that were used to flee from the authorities. Currently, Subterranean is a bar and music venue in the heart of Wicker Park on the six corners. It is known for presenting all genres of music and welcomes local and ...

Posted on 08.10.09 1:08 PM by FrankGreen
 
 

The Fountainhead

1970 W. Montrose Ave., Chicago

Located in the center of the Ravenswood, Lincoln Square and North Center neighborhoods, Fountainhead offers an “old world” yet innovative drinking and dining experience in the northwest Lakeview area. Its high-quality, inventive menu is designed to complement a comprehensive selection of beers, wines, whiskys and spirits. Special emphasis on local and regional distilleries, craft beers and a fine selection of artisanal foods.

Posted on 06.01.10 6:40 PM by Kristen
 
 

Smart Bar

3730 N Clark St., Chicago

Smart Bar began in 1982 as a way to bring new and exciting dance music and DJs to Chicago. Since then, Smart Bar has accomplished this goal repeatedly and established itself as one of the country's premier cutting edge nightclubs.  Smart bar is known in Chicago as a spot of quality. On the inside the club is dark with flashing lights creating a crazy party vibe. As far as the bar goes they have a great drink slection. If you're looking ...

Posted on 08.04.09 5:13 PM by FrankGreen
 
 

Darkroom

2210 W Chicago Ave, Chicago

Darkroom began in 2001 with the idea that there is more to a bar than just drinks. Combining two of the owner's passions—photography and mixology—darkroom keeps focus on maintaining a unique environment to showcase local photographers. The space is designed around the bar, which also functions as a photographer's lightbox, keeping true to the nature of the concept. Photo exhibits are focused on one artist, allowing for a true gallery ...

Posted on 08.10.09 1:06 PM by FrankGreen
 
 

Division Street Bar & Grill

2525 W. Division, Chicago

- 1nce Again (dj1nceAgain@gmail.com) The building from the outside appears dark with an opaque glow in the late night. While entering the Division Street Bar & Grill in Humboldt Park, people from all races and nationalities, from preppy to hip-hop stylists, enjoy the quick words and catchy beats of the music while enjoying their drinks at the bar or conversing with friends at tables further inside by the DJ booth, where an array of DJs ...

Posted on 04.07.10 12:25 AM by 1nce Again
 
 

Debonaire Social Club

1575 N Milwaukee Ave. , Chicago

A mod, black-tiled entrance gives way to an airy room anchored by an angled bar and split by a cordoned-off raised stage. Large projected video installations run in a dramatic band around the room, typically featuring artsy slow-mos. Downstairs features lurid red lighting and black mirrors where a DJ mashes rock, new wave, and house for girls in ankle boots and guys in skinny jeans

Posted on 08.10.09 1:02 PM by FrankGreen
 
 

Smart Bar

3730 N Clark St., Chicago

Smart Bar began in 1982 as a way to bring new and exciting dance music and DJs to Chicago. Since then, Smart Bar has accomplished this goal repeatedly and established itself as one of the country's premier cutting edge nightclubs.  Smart bar is known in Chicago as a spot of quality. On the inside the club is dark with flashing lights creating a crazy party vibe. As far as the bar goes they have a great drink slection. If you're looking ...

Posted on 08.04.09 5:13 PM by FrankGreen
 
 

Debonaire Social Club

1575 N Milwaukee Ave. , Chicago

A mod, black-tiled entrance gives way to an airy room anchored by an angled bar and split by a cordoned-off raised stage. Large projected video installations run in a dramatic band around the room, typically featuring artsy slow-mos. Downstairs features lurid red lighting and black mirrors where a DJ mashes rock, new wave, and house for girls in ankle boots and guys in skinny jeans

Posted on 08.10.09 1:02 PM by FrankGreen
 
 

Darkroom

2210 W Chicago Ave, Chicago

Darkroom began in 2001 with the idea that there is more to a bar than just drinks. Combining two of the owner's passions—photography and mixology—darkroom keeps focus on maintaining a unique environment to showcase local photographers. The space is designed around the bar, which also functions as a photographer's lightbox, keeping true to the nature of the concept. Photo exhibits are focused on one artist, allowing for a true gallery ...

Posted on 08.10.09 1:06 PM by FrankGreen
 
 

Subterranean

2011 W North Ave, Chicago

In the 1920's Subterranean served as both a brothel on the second and third floors and a wire room for gambling on the first floor. History says Al Capone once was a regular at the bar. The basement has boarded up secret passages that were used to flee from the authorities. Currently, Subterranean is a bar and music venue in the heart of Wicker Park on the six corners. It is known for presenting all genres of music and welcomes local and ...

Posted on 08.10.09 1:08 PM by FrankGreen
 
 

Division Street Bar & Grill

2525 W. Division, Chicago

- 1nce Again (dj1nceAgain@gmail.com) The building from the outside appears dark with an opaque glow in the late night. While entering the Division Street Bar & Grill in Humboldt Park, people from all races and nationalities, from preppy to hip-hop stylists, enjoy the quick words and catchy beats of the music while enjoying their drinks at the bar or conversing with friends at tables further inside by the DJ booth, where an array of DJs ...

Posted on 04.07.10 12:25 AM by 1nce Again
 
 

The Fountainhead

1970 W. Montrose Ave., Chicago

Located in the center of the Ravenswood, Lincoln Square and North Center neighborhoods, Fountainhead offers an “old world” yet innovative drinking and dining experience in the northwest Lakeview area. Its high-quality, inventive menu is designed to complement a comprehensive selection of beers, wines, whiskys and spirits. Special emphasis on local and regional distilleries, craft beers and a fine selection of artisanal foods.

Posted on 06.01.10 6:40 PM by Kristen