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Chicken Tinga Tacos from <a href="http://chicago.metromix.com/venues/mmxchi-rojo-gusano-3-venue">Rojo Gusano</a>, 4217 N. Ravenswood Ave. in Lakeview.

Chicago’s Favorite Tacos

Chicago is definitely a taco town at heart! We round up some of our favorite taco spots in Chicago. Be sure to check out our roundup of late night taco...
<a href="http://chicago.metromix.com/venues/mmxchi-tiny-lounge-venue" target="_">Tiny Lounge</a>, 4352 N. Leavitt St.

Staff picks: Top craft cocktail bars

Where can you get a good drink in this town? We line up some of the best craft cocktail spots in Chicago. Did we miss your favorite one? Send us...
FLORAL <a href="http://chicago.metromix.com/venues/mmxchi-del-toro-venue" target='_"blank"'>Del Toro</a> Customers at this Pilsen hangout often ask about the eye-catching bottle of pink tequila behind the bar. It's Gran Centenario Rosangel, a hibiscus-infused tequila that's finished in port wine barrels, and it's the star of the hibiscus margarita, a deep red summer standout that also includes hibiscus syrup, orange liqueur and lime juice. "By itself, the tequila actually is recognized almost as a digestif, because it is floral and a bit herbaceous and a little sweet at the end," said Andy Garcia, whose family owns the bar and next-door store F&R Liquors. "When people are eating, they want something just to have at the end of the meal to make everything just settle." A margarita that can settle the stomach? Garcia said not to knock it until you try it.

Margaritas in Chicago

National Margarita Day is Feb.22, and we want to take a moment to admire the beverage. Margaritas are always there for you: when you're feeling especially fun and festive, when...
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Photos: The Ladies’ Room

Chances are the only time you've seen the back room of a casino is at the movies: a ritzy menagerie dripping with ostentatiousness, stinking of moneyed gluttony and underworld dealings....
<a href="http://chicago.metromix.com/venues/mmxchi-studio-paris-venue">Studio Paris</a>, 59 W. Hubbard St. Check out these nearby <a href="http://galleries.apps.chicagotribune.com/redeye-chicagos-rooftop-patios-20130506">rooftop patios</a> for dinner and drinks before heading out to the club, or stop by past <a href="http://www.redeyechicago.com/entertainment/clubs/">weekend club photos</a>.

River North nightclubs

Making plans for the weekend? Order bottle service and just dance at these River North nightclubs.
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Photos: Chicago’s beloved brunches

Brunch is a weekend ritual for most Chicagoans, and we've selected photos of the most delicious-looking dishes at some of the city's best brunch spots. Did we miss your favorite?...
Start your journey at the Cermak-Chinatown Red Line station.

The Teen’s Guide to Chinatown

Rialin José and Raul España, set out on a journey through Chinatown. The pair ate dumplings and fried rice, browsed in gift shops and sampled a mooncake -- the traditional...
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Chicago wine bars

Take a seat at the bar and enjoy a glass (or three) at these city wine bars. Don't miss the best bars for beer lovers and our top picks on...