While you wait for your wild boar sloppy joe to arrive, pick out some tunes on the Wurlitzer juke box. And with a whiskey selection this big, you can't go wrong.
You must try the Dante's Paradise, a combination of Aperol, Cocchi Americano, Stiegl, grapefruit and a mezcal. Pair the drink with a springy plate of English pea agnolotti with truffle vinaigrette: Read more.
A Road trip must: This "classic yet modern pub" that sports kobe meatballs with creamy polenta and parsley pesto. Bonus: A 6 bedroom inn for when the food coma sets in. Read more.
This place has the best jukebox tunes, patio and braised-pork-belly tacos in the world. Read more.
What I really love about it is the vintage art deco bar and fantastic cocktails they serve. Read more.
One of the city’s best spots for rock & roll doesn’t even have a stage. Instead, this Lincoln Park favorite has one of the best jukeboxes in town for the main room. Read more.
I live in Denver, and their beer is on par with Colorado beers. Especially enjoyed the Jukebox Hero black IPA
My favorite Chicago beer, some of the best in the country - particularly seasonal Deth's Tar. Beer alone is enough to travel for, but their food is independently excellent. Start with bacon popcorn.
Located in trendy Logan Square, Revolution Brewing is one of Chicago’s artisanal brewing companies. Try the Bacon Fat Popcorn at their restaurant, which also has vegan-friendly options. Read more.
The ambiance and solid jukebox are amazing, but... Read more.
One of the best venues in the city (and my first Chicago show when I moved here). Can be hot during the summer, but the quality of acts booked here more than make up for it.