Be adventurous

Who says you can’t get a rush of adrenaline while you get all lovey-dovey and romantic? Skip the champagne and chocolates or just share them later after going on the Chicago Ghost Tour. You can have your honey hold your hand or stay close to you each time you encounter something scary. You can also try the skydeck of the Willis Tower and brave the heights together. Consider going airborne – hop on the hot air balloon in Crystal Lake courtesy of Silver Lining Balloons.

A dinner for two

If you choose the right restaurant, Valentine’s Day dinner is never cheesy.  Get a table at these establishments, which have been staples for Valentine’s in Chicago. They’re unpretentious, serve great food and drinks, and most of all, they are never over-the-top cliché.

Start your evening by visiting Bull & Bear at 431 N Wells, which has an upscale ambiance and masculine sports bar feel. If your date likes beer, perhaps its coolest feature are the taps on the tables, which you pay for by the ounce. Next is Excalibur, which is Located in the neighborhood of River North at 632 N. Dearborn Street. Here, you can enjoy late-night partying until dawn or a laid-back evening of eating your favorite food while playing video games.

Also in River North is the NV Penthouse where trendy crowds are prepared to spend money on a good bottle of champagne. This lounge is a good place to enjoy cocktails with bubbly tunes played by DJs. Consider stepping outside on the terrace to enjoy views of the Chicago skyline.

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Tuesday, March 10, 2009

The ZOO presents DJ Luis M, a native Chicagoan, who has been at the center of the House Music revolution.Luis M has been spinning for the last 20 years at Chicago residencies such as Y-Bar, Sound-Bar, Berlin and Hydrate Chicago. Inside of The ZOO one will find contemporary wood furniture and earth-toned couches temper the more theme-y elements of this bar.This is the place to let your wild side take over.

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The Rush Street seems to be the home of many excellent nightclubs today, and Bar Chicago is one of the top ones. Recently nominated for the Best Singles Scene and the Best Pick-up Bar, Bar Chicago gathers some of the most colorful crowd around, from college students to clubbers, conventioneers and tourists.

As you enter the door, you are welcomed by a raw, yet well thought interior, dotted with a series of funny pictures that really warm up the place. Moving to the second floor of the club, the post-collegiate anti style becomes more and more visible, which distinguishes Bar Chicago from the rest of the bars in the area.

You won’t find here slick and stylish models, nor up tight professionals sipping a cocktail. Bar Chicago promotes raw, old-fashioned fun, with females dancing on the bar and shot ceremonies. This is a great location for people who want to party unrestrained on party favorites like the beach Boys or Naught by Nature. The central DJ boot will surely lure you to join the dance floor and sing along all night. On the bar you can serve up to 10 beer varieties (no draft beer though) and all traditional cocktails.

The original Bar Chicago was founded in NY, 11 years ago, but the essence of the fun & good old partying was well preserved and reconstructed in the Chicago location. Bar Chicago is a great contributor to Chicago Nightlife.

Be ready for a night of booze, bar dancing and hectic partying at Bar Chicago!

Bar Chicago
9 W. Division St., Chicago, IL 60610
(312)654-1120
http://www.barchicago.com

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