http://www.examiner.com/x-392-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner?cid=exrss-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:12:30 -0700 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:00:08 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-392-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner~y2009m6d19-The-lines-at-Roof-Theatro-Michigan-and-Huron?cid=exrss-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner They look harmless, friendly even, but the ones in black are actually the most vicious. I was alarmed last weekend to see a huge line at Roof. I had the highest hopes for this place, but nothing submarines my interest like a wraparound line at midni... Hotel bars Lounges Club new openings Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:00:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-392-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner~y2009m6d19-The-lines-at-Roof-Theatro-Michigan-and-Huron?cid=exrss-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-392-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner~y2009m6d18-Cedar-Hotel--Cafe-assumes-old-Melvin-Bs-space?cid=exrss-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner B's in full swing several summers ago. Notice the grit, new owners?  Gritis good.  Plastic chairs are good, victorian sconces are not.  Photo, flickr  I wouldn’t typically scrutinize the opening of a neighborhood bar and lo... Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:16:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-392-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner~y2009m6d18-Cedar-Hotel--Cafe-assumes-old-Melvin-Bs-space?cid=exrss-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-392-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner~y2009m6d11-The-Tilted-Kilt-finds-its-niche?cid=exrss-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner You should note that for every waitress therewas at least one surly guy also wearing a kilt.Photo, FutureCrue.com  You know how when you go to strip clubs the strippers sit next to you and feign interest in your life?  You know how they fi... afterwork bar new openings Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:15:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-392-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner~y2009m6d11-The-Tilted-Kilt-finds-its-niche?cid=exrss-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-392-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner~y2009m6d5-Roof-rights?cid=exrss-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner One of two bars, this one indoors.  Or outdoors?Doesn't matter.  Hotelchatter.com  I think a good sign that a new bar has gotten things right is when I feel markedly like a foreigner. I barely recognize the landscape and there is some... Lounges afterwork bar patio new openings Fri, 05 Jun 2009 11:47:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-392-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner~y2009m6d5-Roof-rights?cid=exrss-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-392-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner~y2009m5d22-Crocodiles-XOXO-An-honest-to-goodness-dance-party?cid=exrss-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner Neon seems to be big at Crocodile. Partylikethis.com  Crocodile seems to have found its niche: Free dance parties fueled by cheap booze.  The basement fills Friday nights for XOXO, a pretty hectic weekly featuring lively doses of new wave,... DJ Promotions Fri, 22 May 2009 16:19:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-392-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner~y2009m5d22-Crocodiles-XOXO-An-honest-to-goodness-dance-party?cid=exrss-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-392-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner~y2009m5d20-District-is-open-Again?cid=exrss-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner A fine press shot if I've ever seen one. Districtbar.com  I received this e-mail from District Bar, presumably because some time back I subscribed to their e-mail list. Of course, following weeks of delays, the doors have been open for somethin... afterwork bar Promotions new openings Wed, 20 May 2009 19:02:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-392-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner~y2009m5d20-District-is-open-Again?cid=exrss-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-392-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner~y2009m5d14-Upd8t-on-DIY-tec-bar-near-U?cid=exrss-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner Buzzed from the last round, Eric thought he'd hesend a flirty text to the table full of girls across the room.Never much of a tech guy, he inadvertantly elected to donate blood instead.  Credit, Touchpros.com  I have a request in for one o... Lounges new openings Singles Thu, 14 May 2009 13:08:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-392-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner~y2009m5d14-Upd8t-on-DIY-tec-bar-near-U?cid=exrss-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-392-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner~y2009m5d13-Is-the-tartan-backordered?cid=exrss-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner New hires, fresh from learning rule #4.  Credit, flowfeel.  A snippy, 40 second chat with someone—presumably a kilt girl—at Tilted Kilt this afternoon revealed an open date of next Wednesday, May 20th.  It will be a soft o... Sports bar afterwork bar new openings Wed, 13 May 2009 18:53:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-392-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner~y2009m5d13-Is-the-tartan-backordered?cid=exrss-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-392-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner~y2009m5d8-Tuft-love?cid=exrss-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner Other tufts shake in their stitches at the site of D4's formidable contender.  Photo, D4.  This weekend, while exploring the rash of new bars, take notice of all the tufted leather.  Last weekend at Bull & Bear with friends (where... Lounges afterwork bar new openings Fri, 08 May 2009 12:58:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-392-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner~y2009m5d8-Tuft-love?cid=exrss-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-392-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner~y2009m4d30-This-weekend-packed-with-parties?cid=exrss-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner Griffin lights so cool a mandate was declared insisting the venue change its name. Photo, globaladrenaline.net  Despite what the enormous mural says on the rear of the building, Climax is now called Griffin Lounge.  Nothing has changed, al... Club Promotions Holiday Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:21:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-392-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner~y2009m4d30-This-weekend-packed-with-parties?cid=exrss-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-392-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner~y2009m4d28-Italian-wine-bar-Salute-boasts-of-welcoming-tree-stump?cid=exrss-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner You can see how this might be a problem. Despite one of the roughest “About Us” sections I’ve ever struggled through, River North residents should look forward to this week’s opening of Salute.  Its arrival deserves atte... Lounges Wine bars new openings Tue, 28 Apr 2009 19:48:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-392-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner~y2009m4d28-Italian-wine-bar-Salute-boasts-of-welcoming-tree-stump?cid=exrss-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-392-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner~y2009m4d17-Designers-demonstrate-lack-of-foresight-at-Vertigo?cid=exrss-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner The "welcome" mat at Vertigo  At the risk of jinxing things with a freak blizzard, I’d like to point out that my thermometer currently reads 71 degrees, my calendar says it’s Friday and my watch, 4pm.  That means that... Hotel bars Lounges cocktails afterwork bar patio Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:34:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-392-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner~y2009m4d17-Designers-demonstrate-lack-of-foresight-at-Vertigo?cid=exrss-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-392-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner~y2009m4d16-Bars-coming-up-roses-following-slow-winter?cid=exrss-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner At Market, even heading to the bathroom feels special.Credit: Cheekychicago.com  High profile bar openings seem to be something of a theme this spring.  After months of delay, it looks like District will be open to the public this weekend,... Sports bar afterwork bar new openings Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:20:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-392-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner~y2009m4d16-Bars-coming-up-roses-following-slow-winter?cid=exrss-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-392-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner~y2009m4d14-Read-my-lips-No-new-tax-articles?cid=exrss-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner See you at Bull and Bear--it's gonna be a rager.Courtesy, Chainleader.com.  I’ve always found the premise of tax season-themed nightlife deals stupid.  Why would the week in which I pay local and federal government so generously insp... Hotel bars cocktails afterwork bar Promotions Tue, 14 Apr 2009 20:07:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-392-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner~y2009m4d14-Read-my-lips-No-new-tax-articles?cid=exrss-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-392-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner~y2009m4d8-Buying-shots-is-out-Buying-bars-in?cid=exrss-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner Cough up $200K and Bungalow is yours. Courtesy,Bizbuysell.com  An astute friend of mine recently pointed out that Elm Street Liquors is listed on Bizbuysell.com for sale—six hundred grand, out the door.  A little poking around reveal... Lounges Sports bar new openings Closings Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:54:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-392-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner~y2009m4d8-Buying-shots-is-out-Buying-bars-in?cid=exrss-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-392-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner~y2009m4d6-Eating-at-Sunda-peeing-in-da-club?cid=exrss-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner It's actually dimly lit and sexy, I swear. Courtesy of Thrillist.com I met friends at Sunda late this past Saturday and was thankful to discover the kitchen bumps on well past midnight.  The dining room uses lots of handsome wood and flattering... cocktails Club new openings Mon, 06 Apr 2009 12:23:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-392-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner~y2009m4d6-Eating-at-Sunda-peeing-in-da-club?cid=exrss-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-392-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner~y2009m4d2-Chicago-nightlife-examiner-on-assignment-in-Florida?cid=exrss-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner Liv: I've been trying to place the club's inspiration since visiting Wow, I still have St. Pat’s coverage on my page.  My apologies.  I was on vacation in Florida.  It wasn’t all pleasure, though; I spent a good deal of ti... Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:02:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-392-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner~y2009m4d2-Chicago-nightlife-examiner-on-assignment-in-Florida?cid=exrss-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-392-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner~y2009m3d23-Social-TwentyFive-File-under-false-advertising?cid=exrss-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner Social Twenty-Five25 W. Hubbard St., Chicago(312) 670-2200Watch sports, like competativedancing.  Courtesy, Urbandaddy.comThe state of River North’s sports bars took another drastic turn these past two weekends with the opening of Soc... Sports bar new openings Singles Mon, 23 Mar 2009 10:41:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-392-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner~y2009m3d23-Social-TwentyFive-File-under-false-advertising?cid=exrss-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-392-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner~y2009m3d17-Happy-Saint-Pa--oh-forget-it?cid=exrss-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner Vertigo: Old Man Winter doesn't stand a chance.  Funny thing about St. Pat’s, by the time the calendar date actually rolls around most of us are already tired of it.  That’s most of us, as in, those who don’t wish to dri... Lounges afterwork bar patio Holiday St Pat Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:58:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-392-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner~y2009m3d17-Happy-Saint-Pa--oh-forget-it?cid=exrss-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-392-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner~y2009m3d13-St-Patsthe-plea-bargain?cid=exrss-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner After years of being knocked around on the rugby pitch, Gwillym retired and made a killing selling novelty coasters.Courtesy, Thepublican.com Fine—so “user-generated St Pat’s ideas” isn’t a popular topic.  Got it.&... Lounges Beer new openings Holiday St Pat Fri, 13 Mar 2009 19:22:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-392-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner~y2009m3d13-St-Patsthe-plea-bargain?cid=exrss-Chicago-Nightlife-Examiner