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masses across the street from her ever-booked main restaurant, Girl and the Goat. Sit on
a vintage twirly stool and order from the all-day breakfast menu. Better yet, try lunch-
time favorites like the goat sloppy joe with mashed potato tempura or the pork belly on
scallion pancakes.
Publican
AMERICAN$$$
$$$
( 312-733-9555;
www.thepublicanrestaurant.com
; 837 W Fulton Market; mains $19-25;
3:30-10:30pm Mon-Thu, 3:30-11:30pm Fri, 10am-11:30pm Sat & Sun; Green or Pink Line to Mor-
gan)
Set up like a swanky beer hall, Publican specializes in oysters, hams and fine
suds - all from small family farms and microbrewers.
Drinking & Nightlife
During the long winters, Chicagoans count on bars for warmth. The usual closing time is
2am, but some places stay open until 4am. In summer many bars boast beer gardens.
Clubs in the Near North and West Loop tend to be cavernous and luxurious (with dress
codes). Clubs in Wicker Park and Ukrainian Village are usually more casual.
The Loop & Near North
Restaurants such as the Gage, Billy Goat Tavern and Purple Pig (see Eating) make fine
drinking destinations, too.
Signature Lounge
LOUNGE
(
www.signatureroom.com
;
875 N Michigan Ave; drinks $6-16; from 11am; Red Line to Chica-
go)
Have the Hancock Observatory view without the Hancock Observatory admission
price. Grab the elevator up to the 96th floor and order a beverage while looking out over
the city. Ladies: don't miss the bathroom view.
Berghoff
BAR
(
www.theberghoff.com
; 17 W Adams St; 11am-9pm Mon-Sat; Blue or Red Line to Jackson)
The Berghoff was the first spot in town to serve a legal drink after Prohibition (ask to see
the liquor license stamped '#1'). Little has changed around the antique wood bar since
then. Belly up for frosty mugs of the house-brand beer and order
sauerbraten
from the
adjoining German restaurant.
