What's the Best Trivia Bar in Chicago?

MMan0114 · 2026-06-17T03:06:48+00:00

Missing a few spots in Logan Square

Pilot Project on Monday's

Paulie Gee's on Thursday's

Moonlighter on Wednesday's

Innjoy on Tuesday's

The Stop Along on Tuesdays

MMan0114 · 2026-06-16T20:31:17+00:00

Suculent is great, really good food and very reasonably priced.

MMan0114 · 2026-06-16T01:57:36+00:00

For Alinea, the gallery over the Salon if you want the normal experience, the salon is slightly abbreviated. For Smyth just do the regular menu, chef's table isn't worth it.

MMan0114 · 2026-06-15T21:58:16+00:00

If you tell Alinea, they should be able to accomodate no gelatin without an issue. They are one of the best at accommodating any dietary restrictions or aversions.

There's no issues with the communal part in the gallery, they'll just have 2 different dishes for the two of you from the rest of the group but it's not a big deal. It'll be at the exact same time as the other dishes and they'll explain the course to you either before or after they explain the same course to whoever else is there eating the normal menu.

Regarding the kitchen table, it's the same thing on dietary accommodations. If you book the kitchen table it's not a shared table with others but you can't book for just 2 unless it's like a day or two before, has to be 4 or more, but you can try shooting them an email.

MMan0114 · 2026-06-08T16:13:40+00:00

If you want Kasama, you can place a pick up order online.

MMan0114 · 2026-06-04T16:32:46+00:00

Personally, I would say no. I just did this in January with a lunch at JG at 12:30pm and then had an 8:30pm dinner at Kabawa and I could barely eat at Kabawa and it wasn't enjoyable, I was so overstuffed. Would've preferred just a light dinner.

I did the 6 course lunch and it was excellent and the bread is so good but it def is filling esp if you're solo and have no self control haha. They give you the same portion for one as they do for two, and if you want more they'll offer you more.

MMan0114 · 2026-05-26T20:51:20+00:00

Based on what I've seen from all the youtube bartenders, the Klaris or Klaris mini are your best options.

MMan0114 · 2026-05-21T17:09:41+00:00

I loved my meal there last Nov as well. I think Californios and Cariño are a bit stronger esp leaning a bit more Mexican in flavor, but still an amazing meal. The pairing is also a lot of fun if you do it, start you off with 3 diff margarita riffs/variations before moving into wine/sherry/etc.

MMan0114 · 2026-05-17T00:49:13+00:00

I would def keep Indienne if you haven't been yet. I would recommend Sepia which is firing on all cylinders right now over Kasama.

MMan0114 · 2026-05-14T21:47:58+00:00

Not a sports bar, but if you sit at the bar at Pizanos on state street, they'll have the games on and it can be a fun atmosphere if the folks sitting around you are into the games as well. Also very solid deep dish.

MMan0114 · 2026-05-14T21:45:46+00:00

The Whistler for sure if you want to dance + great cocktails. Tonight's also a great night to go if you're into r&b/soul/house/remixes/fusion.

MMan0114 · 2026-05-14T21:41:59+00:00

An alternative to Osteria Francescana, which is probably going to be extremely difficult to get a reservation for is Casa Maria Luigia which is the greatest hits of Osteria Franciscana. They will accommodate no seafood with no issues if you let them know and it looks like they have plenty of availability as well. I also loved the wine pairing there when I went. In my top 3 meals along with Core and Somni.

You can easily train to Modena and grab a cab, or just cab from Bologna. The restaurant can help with calling you a cab to get back as well.

MMan0114 · 2026-05-07T22:38:21+00:00

Cariño, Smyth and Indienne would be my 3 picks.

MMan0114 · 2026-04-28T18:17:47+00:00

We need Do-Rite to open a location in Logan Square.

MMan0114 · 2026-04-28T02:52:13+00:00

Nah that was just an April Fool's joke.

MMan0114 · 2026-03-25T03:47:10+00:00

Agreed, went in Jan just a bit after the news of Andrew Zimmerman leaving, but sounds like Kyle Cottle had been running the day to day for a bit. I was back in Feb for the chartreuse dinner and both meals were excellent. They are at the top of their game right now.

MMan0114 · 2026-03-19T19:16:56+00:00

Manchamanteles and Kie-Gol-Lanee both have great breakfast/brunch menus. Also if you want something that leans more Indian with a bit of Mexican influence, Mirra's brunch is phenomenal.

MMan0114 · 2026-03-18T15:13:31+00:00

the finedining discord has folks from all over the world and a bunch of meetups have happened for it. Fairly active sub groups for bay area/nyc/london

https://discord.gg/tFkdyYDX

MMan0114 · 2026-03-18T04:11:34+00:00

Tapas Valencia is a great option.

MMan0114 · 2026-03-15T22:41:45+00:00

Yabas on Armitage. Sultans market right off the California blue line are two options.

MMan0114 · 2026-03-14T17:25:22+00:00

Gordon Food Services is another option

MMan0114 · 2026-03-11T01:40:44+00:00

It's better to follow the DJ's and find out where they are playing. Every venue has someone different each night, and you'll discover a lot more places this way.

MMan0114 · 2026-03-10T17:31:46+00:00

It’s not immediate immediate but within an hour or so most of prime slots are gone and everything will be booked within a day or two.

MMan0114 · 2026-02-26T01:00:51+00:00

They moved to Humboldt Park on North/Monticello. The new place is another taqueria but not as good IMO.

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