Just about everyone’s had a weekend morning like it: Sunlight streams through your bedroom window as you yawn and slowly roll over to find … a total stranger sleeping in your bed! Replaying the previous night in your mind will reveal either sheer joy or utter terror at the prospect of spending the next few hours with your most recent summer fling. We’ve got you covered either way.
Keep ’em
The night before: After a couple of sweaty hours grinding on the dance floor, you and your newfound crush found yourselves ransacking your pantry, inhaling stale Oreos and Cool Ranch Doritos before passing out in a pile of crumbs.
The morning after: Your body needs all kinds of detox, so while you may be tempted to pump it full of grease, some fresh, locally grown produce might be a better option. Peruse the Green City Market (1750 N. Clark St. 847-835-2240) for organic veggies, then cook up an omelet for two back home. 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays
The night before: It sounds crazy, but you seriously think you met the love of your life last night. How uncanny is it that you both want four kids, a white picket fence and a black labradoodle (not necessarily in that order)?
The morning after: Since you’re destined for domestic bliss, go ahead and start planning the flowers for your picture-perfect wedding. Stroll hand-in-hand through dozens of Lincoln Park gardens at this weekend’s Sheffield Garden Walk (Webster and Sheffield Avenues. 773-929-9255). Noon-5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $6 donation, $10 after 4 p.m.
The night before: The snooty cocktail party thrown by a friend of a friend was hardly the bash of the century, but you and your fling bonded over the brie en croute and, oh, five or six glasses of pinot noir.
The morning after: Keep it classy with the Sunday “crepe morning” at Wicker Park’s Chocolate Grape (2113 W. Division St. 773-772-3990). Snag a seat on the outdoor patio and indulge in crepes stuffed with raspberry and mascarpone cheese or salmon with dill ($4.50-$7.95). Crepes served 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays; regular menu available after 1 p.m.
Ditch ’em
The night before: Your buddies managed to disappear with various hotties at the bar, leaving you with the less attractive, less interesting friend … who somehow became more attractive and interesting as the drinks went down.
The morning after: The beer googles are long gone, and to make matters worse, you didn’t wake up until well after noon. Take your late start to the Old St. Pat’s World’s Largest Block Party (Madison Street and Des Plaines Avenue. 312-648-1590) where you can covertly ditch your dud in the crowd surrounding two music stages — and immediately start working the crowd to find someone who suits you better. 5:30-10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. $35-$40; $65 for a two-night pass (21+).
The night before: You crashed your younger brother’s kegger and somehow managed to shack up with his ogre of a roommate. Big, big mistake.
The morning after: You’re starving, but breakfast has gotta be quick — if anyone sees you with this one, you’ll never live it down. It’s a good thing new Wicker Park deli Cipollina (1543 N. Damen Ave. 773-227-6300) is open at 8 a.m. on the weekends for sweet eats such as a piping-hot banana and Nutella panini ($4). Pair that with an espresso to go and you’ll be zipping off on the Blue Line in no time.
The night before: The last thing you remember was beer pong. Enough said.
The morning after: The only thing that can repair a night spent reliving your college days is a serious helping of greasy diner food, so head to speedy counter-service spot The Diner Grill (1635 W. Irving Park Rd. 773-248-2030). This divey place isn’t much to look at, but frankly, you’re not this morning either. After watching you dig into the Slinger, a hangover-helping plate of hash browns, grilled onions and two cheeseburgers topped with fried eggs and a dollop of chili, served with toast ($8.50), last night’s fling will flee the scene in seconds.
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