5 Extreme Bar Makeovers of 2007

Le Passage, Cortland's Garage, The Violet Hour, Manor, Paramount Room

By Sarah Preston

1
Le Passage
Will there be life after Billy Dec? The guys behind Salud, Cans, Juniors, and evilOlive hope so. 937 N. Rush St.
2
Cortland’s Garage
Gone are the pinup girls. The Goodbar team gave the revamped Leopard Lounge its laid-back stamp. 1645 W. Cortland St.
3
The Violet Hour
Del Toro led the pack in trendy tapas; its follow-up focuses on the art of cocktailing. 1520 N. Damen Ave.
4
Manor
Predecessor Pasha redefined ladies’ lounges; Manor has overhauled VIP service. 642 N. Clark St.
5
Paramount Room
Tapas lounge 4 Taste bit the dust, making room for 2007’s biggest trend: upscale gastropub. 415 N. Milwaukee Ave.

 
This article appears in the January 2008 issue of Chicago Magazine.

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