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Houndstooth Saloon SOUTHERN The Irish Oak IRISH | AMERICAN Kirkwood Bar & Grill AMERICAN Located in the heart of Chicago’s upbeat Wrigleyville neighborhood, Houndstooth Saloon is the go-to Alabama-centric country bar with honky-tonk music 7 days a week, 40-ounce beers and a Southerninspired menu. The rustic yet lively space is highly spirited with memorabilia of all Alabama University sports teams. Under the ownership of TJ Callanta, of The Dovetail Group (www. dovetail. group), the bar has been reinvigorated with an elevated bar menu. Chef Hugo Balderas & Chef Leo Wotitzky pay homage to various southern delicacies with tasty bar bites, including the ‘Bama burger, mac & cheese, market fresh gulf jumbo shrimp, and house-smoked chicken and pork sandwiches. A truly traditional age-old Irish pub, The Irish Oak is a mixture of old-world atmosphere in a contemporary, vibrant setting. When you visit you won’t want to miss the Signature Whiskey Still Room, featuring just about every authentic whiskey in existence. The Irish Oak was voted Best Irish Pub in the U.S. by MSNBC in 2010! Gaelic specialties like fish-and-chips, Irish stew and corned beef sandwiches are just a few of The Irish Oak’s signature dishes. So, whether you are in for a game, live in the Lakeview East neighborhood, or in the mood for a taste of Ireland, stop by and enjoy the food, drink, and atmosphere. Kirkwood’s guiding principle is that great drinks and a great food selection coupled with a friendly, attentive and an unpretentious staff will result in a positive and powerful relationship between Lakeview East and its neighbors. Kirkwood features multiple TVs to watch your favorite sports game and a fully-stocked bar, plus a huge patio for al fresco dining and drinking during the warm months. 3369 N. Clark (773) 244-1166 houndstoothsaloon.com 3511 N. Clark (773) 935-6669 irishoak.com 2934 N. Sheffield (773) 770-0700 kirkwoodbar.com 51