Bar Awards 2017


BAR OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY HENDRICK’S GIN


BEST INTENTIONS


When brothers Chris and Calvin Marty bought the old Marble Bar space and reopened it as Best Intentions nearly two years ago, no one knew what to expect. Since then, the “fancy cocktail bar” has become a booze-slinging institution in Logan Square, complete with balanced drinks and upgraded bar snacks like crispy pork face fritters. But perhaps Best Intention’s greatest accomplishment was finding a way to emulate the great Chicago dive bar in a way that doesn’t feel forced. The lived-in space, outfitted in wood paneling and checkered floors, effortlessly looks beyond its years. It’s the kind of place that makes us wonder: What did we do before Best Intentions?  3281 W Armitage Ave (312-818-1254, bestintentionschicago.com)


RUNNERS-UP: DELIL AH’S, LOS T L AKE, SPORT SMAN’S CLUB, THE VIOLE T HOUR


BEST BAR DESIGN ESTEREO


You might as well be walking into a Wes Anderson film when you enter Estereo, a triangular space dripping with colorful tile work, turquoise hues and streamlined gold accents. Designed by bar partner Kevin Heisner, the all-day concept from Heisler Hospitality brings Latin American–inspired cocktails to Logan Square. Every last detail is accounted for, from the curved bar that fits


Time Out Chicago June 7–September 5, 2017


the space perfectly and the chic hanging light fixtures to the ruby-red stools dotting the room. Toss in vibrant cocktails bursting with tropical flavors, and Estereo has the power to transport you somewhere else—if only for an afternoon.  2450 N Milwaukee Ave (773-360-8363, estereochicago.com)


RUNNERS-UP: 1952 ½ LIQUORE T TE, DISCO AT CELE S TE, UP & UP AT THE ROBE Y, VOL. 39


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PHOTOGRAPHS (SPREAD): TOP LEFT, TOP RIGHT: NICK MURWAY; CENTER RIGHT, CENTER LEFT: JACLYN RIVAS; CENTER: JESSICA LYN CAPRON


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