I loved Estereo. We went to Estereo for a little drink…read morepre-dinner at Mano a Mano down the street. The vibe inside was so fun, funky, and cool. There were a few super cute dogs (always love a dog friendly place!). Being from MPLS, it was so amazing to see that Estereo had a drink that donated some of the profits to the Immigrant Law Center of MN!! I loved that they had pisco, too! Amazing pisco sour! Bartenders were kind and quick! Great place to visit!

As a visitor from Los Angeles, walking into a new spot in Chicago can sometimes feel a little…read moreintimidating, but Al at the door completely changed that experience for me. From the moment I arrived at Estereo, Al made me feel welcome, comfortable, and safe. He has a way of reading people and creating an atmosphere where you feel like you belong, even if you're from out of town. He was professional, respectful, and genuinely went out of his way to make sure I had a great experience. What stood out most was that he didn't just do his job as security... he helped with local recommendations and made me feel like more than just another customer walking through the door. People like Al are a big part of what makes a place memorable, and Estereo is lucky to have someone like him representing the front of the house.

I'm going to show my true age with this review. The first time we went here it was early in the…read morenight and pretty dead, so we left. We went again last night, and my husband and I had a table and sipped on a few drinks. We were enjoying the music and talking, but the music just got louder and louder to the point we were screaming across the table to hear each other. I just got more irritated, and we decided to leave.

Heard about this place with live music and craft cocktails and was really excited to check it out…read more Went with a few friends on a tuesday night for the Kabir Dalawari Quintet. The show started at 9pm, so we got there right around 8:30. There was plenty of seats when we got there (though it did start to fill up by around 9:15/9:30). It's no reservations and no cover, which I think makes the experience a little more relaxed. I ordered the red diamond cocktail, which came with mezcal, cognac, hibiscus, lemon, lime, & absinthe. The flavor mix was really good and I'm hoping to try more drinks there. The jazz quintet was great as well. We just stayed for the first set which lasted until about 10:15, but really enjoyed the skilled musicianship. Definitely enjoyed my experience a lot and hope to be back!

"Welcome back." I…read morehesitate. I know with absolute certainty that I have never stepped foot in Chicago. Yet, the bartenders greet us with such a warm and friendly energy that I know with absolute certainly that I have been a regular at this bar for years. Decades. Centuries. I know within my soul that this was my go-to bar in a past life (and hopefully in the next). Just as welcoming as the awesome people are the $1 PBRs and $3 shots of tequila. And of course they hand out free hot dogs every night at midnight, which in my (intoxicated) mind was cemented as the definitive Chicago dog, even if it comes with no toppings whatsoever. And fittingly complementing the amazing energy of the bar is a 10 hour Youtube video of that memed Ukrainian kid dancing at a club playing endlessly on the TVs. Rocking sunglasses and looking like a stud, absolutely grooving without a single care in the world, and effortlessly matching every single song on the bar's playlist. That kid truly embodies the spirit of this bar. No matter what day it is, what time of day it is, or who visits, the bar's energy always works. Vibing to Black Eyed Peas on a Monday night never felt better. Imma be... back one day, rest assured. I genuinely can't wait for the next time I'm greeted with, "Welcome back."

The Welcome Back Lounge was a nice place to go for brunch. I had never heard of this place, but I…read morewent with some friends. The inside had an old school type of feel. We sat in the back patio area. The patio was covered and heated, supposedly. It was cold back there to me. They have $30 bottomless mimosas for brunch from 11-3. I ordered the chicken sandwich and added an egg. I also had the hot tots that came with queso dip. The food was really good actually. The chicken sandwich surprised me at how flavorful it was. Service was okay. The kitchen seemed swamped, so it took awhile for food to come out. They didn't check on us super frequently. Overall, the food was good, and the people that I went with enjoyed the bottomless mimosa deal.

Amazing pasta accompanied by even better service. The team helped us pair a bottle of wine with our…read morefamily style meal which went above and beyond. Fresh, inviting, and intimate atmosphere that wasn't too loud compared to others. Very limited street parking, would recommend walking or ride share. Overall, the food was seasonally fresh and innovative! Loved the apps and variety of pastas and cheeses on the dessert menu!

Had a reservation 6pm on a Saturday. Such a cozy space with very friendly and attentive staff…read more Apps: Started with the French onion dip + smoked trout roe, and cabbage w beef tongue. The potato chips the dip came with were massive, fantastic, ruffle cut slices. Dip was good, trout roe ($18) gave it that extra pop of flavor. Our favorite dish of the night was definitely the beef tongue, so tender and balanced with textures and acidity. Mains were: Pappardelle (mushroom and carrot ragu) - I liked this best out of the three pastas, pasta was very tender. Cappelletti (beef, celery root fonduta) - felt a little under al dente in the sections where it was pasta pressed against pasta. The beef filling was on the average side, a simple, braised beef. Strozzapreti (duck bolognese + parm reggiano) - pasta was cooked perfectly, but the sauce leaned salty. Our half chicken arrived once we were finishing the pastas. Juicy and tender, with the fat/skin rendered out nicely. The sauce was good, but felt the chicken itself was lacking seasoning/flavor. The remaining duck ragu came in handy for extra saltiness. Finished the meal with the terrazzo cheesecake, and gelato scoop trio (roasted vanilla, peanut butter cookie dough brownie, and frutti di bosco sorbet). Cheesecake was light and wiggly, definitely contained some gelatin and cubes of strawberry jello; not too sweet. I enjoyed the peanut butter gelato the most, was very tasty mixed with the sorbet to make a little pb and j concoction. They also gave a little slice of chocolate cake as we were there for a celebration. Overall, appetizers were a hit, with the dessert coming in second, and entrees following thereafter. Was ~$240 w the included 25% service fee between 3 people. The food feels like 3.5 stars as the food was inconsistently good across courses, but the service/ambiance pushes it to a 4. Worth a try if you can get a reservation.

Came here with a large group to celebrate my birthday. Maalik really took care of us. He made sure…read morethe bartender knew it was my birthday and she did a great job of keeping our shots coming all night. We enjoyed the music and everyone had a great time. Looking forward to coming back.

Stopped in on a Friday night. The DJ was playing great music. Staff was friendly. They played hip…read morehop and it was a diverse crowd.

Chill, cozy spot with lots of booths for groups. They have pitchers and shots and cool cocktails…read more Loved hitting this place up.

Just discovered a new cocktail bar in the Logan Square/Avondale area. It's cozy, rustic, and has…read moresuper welcoming vibe. The cocktails are unique and creative; great quality without the crazy price tag. I heard they have DJs on weekends too. Pro tip: Don't miss the famous tamales from Claudio, the Tamale Guy. 6 pieces for $12 is a steal.

I've been here twice now, and just want to add to my prior review. Each time I've gone, the menu…read morehas been different, but the menus are typically there for a year or more. The first time I went, the menu was a nostalgic 90s-theme, and the second time it was the Solar System. Both were phenomenal. I wish I had unlimited time to be able to try the whole menu, but between myself and the other person with me (and being able to taste each other's drinks), I was able to try 6 things each time. And I'll just say that every single one was unique, perfectly balanced (no rogue flavors), and so much fun. Do yourself a favor, and go try the things these mixology wizards have thrown heart and soul into creating!

(Review from my visit back in late February. I read somewhere their Ad Astra menu is going away…read moresoon, so you should go asap if you want to try it!) I went here a couple years ago for their composition book menu, but had to come back to try their new Ad Astra space themed menu. I absolutely love the concept. All the cocktails are inspired by a planet. We tried the moon, mars, saturn, earth, and pluto. Loved all of them! They were all super inventive. Meadowlark is definitely in my top 5 cocktail bars in Chicago because I love the speakeasy aspect and also how unique their menus always are. Can't wait to see what they do next!

Heavy feather needs no long review…read more Grunge as f***. Punk as f***! Vibes are killer; menu is killer. Volume bar using fresh ingredients and speed pours. Attention to detail is superb. Small spot, but the party is ALIVE. Your dad's 70s tiki bar in his man cave sans tackiness. Definitely one of my favorite bars from an execution stand point and vibe standpoint

I only have great things to say about this place (besides the upstairs bathroom placement. its a…read morebit confusing as to why its like that but whatevs) 1) the vibes are actually elite. I felt like i was in a coming of age movie and i felt like i was going to cry tears of real joy. 2) photobooth!!! 3) service was great!! i got a cocktail and it was really strong i couldnt finish it but thats bc im weak lol anyways idk this was just the most perfect place i couldnt have even imagined it to be this great. i was introducing 3 dif groups of friends this night and this booth was perfect for it. i will alwayssss think of this moment and how special it was for me thanks to the ambiance and service of this place