Craving Chicago deep dish pizza? Head on over to Lou Malnatis! This is one of our favorite spots, and a place we frequented often when we first started dating.
Goose Island may have gotten its start in Lincoln Park, but the brewery's Fulton Market facility has become its hub. Beer nerds flock to the sleek taproom, where you'll find Goose flagship creations as well as exclusive releases and hard-to-find vintage selections (including the sought-after Bourbon County Brand Stout). Tours are offered Wednesday through Sunday and provide a look at Goose Island's Innovation Room, its on-site barrel aging warehouse and the bustling bottling line. All tours end back in the Goose Island taproom, where you can sample some of the liquids you've just learned about.
With 30,000 square feet of space devoted to dining, bowling alleys, private karaoke rooms and vintage arcade games, Punch Bowl Social's Fulton Market outpost is a destination for post-workday hijinks. After chowing down on burgers, fried chicken and hot dogs, grab an adult milkshake at the bar before trying to pick up a spare on the lanes or making a fool of yourself in the VR lounge. If games aren't your thing, you can at least snap a few Instagram photos amid Punch Bowl Social's kitschy decor.
Just like this chain's locations in New York City, Boston and Nashville, the West Loop's City Winery serves plenty of food, beverages and live music. The booking leans heavily on adult contemporary artists (Bilal, Los Lobos) and legacy acts (Booker T, Lucinda Williams), attracting an older crowd that appreciates dinner and a show. If you're looking for a music venue with a wine list that goes deeper than "red or white," stop by City Winery for a glass or two