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2012 Eat Out Awards: Best New Bars
The Aviary is one of 2012 Eat Out Awards: Best New Bars.

1. The Aviary

8.7
955 W Fulton Market (at Morgan St.), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Fulton Market · 175 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Some cocktails have amazing presentation, like the Rooibos, and some, like the Blueberry are remarkable in every way. But no matter what you order, you'll never think of a cocktail the same way again. Read more.

DiSotto Enoteca is one of 2012 Eat Out Awards: Best New Bars.

2. DiSotto Enoteca

8.2
200 E Chesnut St, Chicago, IL
Wine Bar · Streeterville · 13 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Old World wine list and Mediterranean small plates: Scott Harris has nailed the formula at Purple Pig and Davanti Enoteca, so why mess with a good thing? Read more.

Elixir Lounge is one of 2012 Eat Out Awards: Best New Bars.

3. Elixir Lounge

8.4
3452 N Halsted St (btwn N Newport Ave and N Cornelia Ave), Chicago, IL
Gay Bar · Lakeview · 40 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The clientele is mixed in age but not in gender, and everyone is on their best behavior, which makes it an altogether more sophisticated and adult experience than Elixir's next-door sister, Hydrate. Read more.

Telegraph Wine Bar is one of 2012 Eat Out Awards: Best New Bars.

4. Telegraph Wine Bar

2601 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Wine Bar · Logan Square · 35 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Sommelier Jeremy Quinn has assembled a list of pretty exciting naturally made old-world wines, and the staff that serves them couldn't be more easy-going or attentive Read more.