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Sofia Bby Sofia B

Where locals actually go

8 spots • 0 followers • Updated Dec 16 • Chicago

Longman & Eagle

American • Chicago • 2657 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA

"whiskey + late-night kitchen"

Hopleaf

Bar • Chicago • 5148 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, USA

"beer heaven; mussels + frites"

The Map Room

Bar • Cedar Rapids • 416 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USA

"low-key beer bar; very "Chicago""

Scofflaw

Bar • Chicago • 3201 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA

"gin focus; top-tier cocktails"

Maria's Packaged Goods and Community Bar

Bar • Chicago • 960 W 31st St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

"bar + bottle shop"

The Aviary

Bar • Chicago • 955 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

""cocktail as performance""

Revolution Brewing - Brewpub

Brewery • Chicago • 2323 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA

Half Acre Beer Company

Brewery • Chicago • 4257 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, USA

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