Articles filed under Night Life

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  Night life events: Order a Treetini, save the earthMay 22, 2012 12:00 AM
  Save the earth — one drink at a time — at the Lobby Lounge in the Chicago Oak Brook Hills Marriott Resort. For every Treetini ordered at Lobby Lounge, spirit maker Veev Acai will plant a tree. Glenview House celebrates barbecue month and Chicago’s craft beer week with a pairing through Saturday, May 26.
  

   
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  Metropolis Gala raises more than $113,000 for programs May 19, 2012 12:00 AM
  The recent Metropolis Performing Arts Centre gala brought in more than $113,000 for its arts and education program, plus more for special endeavors. As a bonus, a good time was had by all!
  

   

• Night life events: Amrita plays Tokio Pub May 17, 2012 12:00 AM
  Cheers to patio season at Tokio Pub in Schaumburg when progressive-ambient rock band Amrita plays from 9 to 11 p.m. Saturday, May 19. A $10 cover includes music and an all-you-can eat buffet of sushi, tacos and barbecue from 10 p.m. to midnight. A full-service bar stays open until 2 a.m. with cans of local beers for $3 to $5 and pub cocktails from $8 to $9.
  

   
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  Mellow Gather Bar a perfect spot to mingle, grab a late-night bite May 16, 2012 12:00 AM
  Located in the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel, Gather Bar serves as a laid-back spot for guests and locals alike to enjoy some late-night eats, live music, sports on TV, or just the chance to chat and drink.
  

   
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  Suburban bars celebrating Craft Beer Week May 15, 2012 12:00 AM
  Though Chicago Craft Beer Week has been around for three years now, Bigby's Pour House in Addison is jumping into the celebration for the first time by hosting a suburban kickoff party. The reason? “We wanted to let people know there are great craft beer bars in the suburbs,” says owner Ed Simbol. Bigby's is just one of a handful of suburban bars participating in Craft Beer Week, which kicks off Thursday.
  

   

• Our guide to the summer festivals of 2012May 13, 2012 12:00 AM
  Festival season is here in the suburbs! Looking for some thrilling rides? Craving some sticky cotton candy? Itching for some live tunes? Look no further. Here's our complete list of all the fun for the whole summer.
  

   
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  Food, service make Stockholm's a standout on Geneva sceneMay 1, 2012 12:00 AM
  Stockholm's celebrated its 10th anniversary May 1, and there are plenty of reasons for the restaurant/micro-brewery's successful decade. Good service, drinks and food have earned the Geneva spot a loyal following, while also helping to woo newcomers into coming back.
  

   
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  Undead come to life for 5th annual Zombie Pub Crawl Apr 27, 2012 12:00 AM
  The undead spring to life Saturday in Chicago's Andersonville neighorhood for the 5ht Annual Zombie Pub Crawl. City dwellers and suburbanites alike prowl Clark Street in their zombie best, checking out bars and screaming "Brains!" Bloody Mary, anyone?
  

   

• Wauconda’s new Inhale Hookah Lounge is the latest to open in the suburbs Apr 25, 2012 12:00 AM
  Inhale Hookah Lounge opened last week in Wauconda, bringing an interesting and sometimes controversial activity to the village. Its like Starbucks with cigarettes, said owner Chris Gazinski, a McHenry native.
  

   

• Night life events: Porter's Pub adds new beers Apr 20, 2012 12:00 AM
  There's new craft beer on hand at Elgin's Porter's Pub with a new menu that features more than 40 domestic and imported beers. Join the all-American craft beer tour — no bike necessary — at Fiamico Ristorante. Showcasing more than 60 craft brews from throughout the country, the tour runs through September. Membership costs $20 and includes special events from various microbreweries along with tastings and food pairings.
  

   
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  Beer is king at Batavia's Gammon Coach House Apr 20, 2012 12:00 AM
  Looking to expand your beer knowledge? Head out to Batavia, where Gammon Coach House's extensive menu and reasonable prices make it good place to find the craft brew for you. The impressive selection of microbrews include local favorites like Three Floyds and Bell's. So, whether you're watching a game at the bar or enjoying some sun on the patio, Gammon Coach House is a nice spot to try a new beer or two.
  

   
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  Wauconda martini bar a cozy spot for light bites, sweet sippers Apr 10, 2012 12:00 AM
  Think of Strawberry Moon as the anti-sports bar. Instead of burgers, beer specials and blaring ball games, this cozy Wauconda martini bar offers a relaxing respite -- a sophisticated spot where good drinks paired with good friends (and a gooey pot of cheese fondue) make for a memorable evening.
  

   
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  Naperville gets ‘family friendly' restaurant at former Show-Me's Apr 10, 2012 12:00 AM
  Naperville's newest restaurant is set to open its doors this week and its manager is hoping to do it with as little fanfare as possible; a far cry from the previous tenant of 1126 E. Ogden Ave. The Linebacker Grille will open at 5 p.m. Thursday in the former Show-Me's site, 1126 East Ogden Ave., with a fine dining and more family-friendly approach.
  

   

• Night life: Bavarian Lodge gathers brews to sampleApr 9, 2012 12:00 AM
  The Bavarian Lodge is introducing a few new brews to taste Sunday, starting with a special presentation at 6 p.m. Carlucci celebrates the White Sox home opener with penny wines Friday. And Gordon Biersch welcomes spring with the return of its Maibock.
  

   

• Night life: Francesca's serves up jazz and drinks Apr 6, 2012 12:00 AM
  Get ready for some cool drinks and jazzy nights with Francesca's Bellezza's new live jazz performances on Thursdays and Fridays. Select martinis are $6 on Thursdays, including cosmos, appletinis and chocolate martinis, as well as some additional house spirits. Fridays' specials are half-price appetizers in the bar from 4 to 7 p.m.
  

   
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  Batavia's Lodge on the Fox appeals to beer buffs Apr 6, 2012 12:00 AM
  Since opening in July, The Lodge on the Fox in Batavia has proven willing to try new things to make customers happy, adding or replacing events, deals and menu items depending on their popularity. The result is a spot that offers a little something for everyone, whether you're a beer buff, live music fan or a parent looking for an affordable night out with the kids.
  

   
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  Danny’s Pizza snags Downtown Madness bragging rights Apr 5, 2012 12:00 AM
  Elgin Public House lost its title as the Downtown Madness champion Thursday as Dannys Pizza claimed the traveling trophy. The Elgin Downtown Neighborhood Association social media contest pitted signature dishes and drinks from downtown restaurants and bars against their crosstown rivals in a four-round competition tied entirely to online voting. The turkey avocado BLT from Elgin Public House beat other downtown dishes in hotly contested early rounds before losing to the sausage and pepperoni pizza from Dannys Pizza.
  

   
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  The Suburbs This Weekend: Antiques, beer curls, ghosts and baby boom music Apr 4, 2012 12:00 AM
  Antiques and ghosts, beer curls and music for baby boomers: Those are the suburban events selected for this weekend by Sean Stangland and Richard Battin.
  

   

• What’s with all the cover bands?Mar 30, 2012 12:00 AM
  If you look at any suburban music club's calendar, one type of music category dominates: cover bands. "They're pretty bulletproof, and they're entertaining," said Fuel Room owner Mark Khayat. "Maybe people like them because it brings back better times."
  

   
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  Live music competition intensifies at more suburban clubs Mar 30, 2012 12:00 AM
  Bringing bands to the 'burbs presents booking agents for suburban clubs with extra challenges. But as new clubs like Viper Alley in Lincolnshire spring up, and places like The Fuel Room in Libertyville expand, suburban music lovers are finding their way to shows close to home.