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Aug 2011  |  By Julie Chernoff  |  Comments

Best of 2011 North Shore: Best Bar Scene

Is this seat taken? Not everyone is into the bar scene, but if you need to see and be seen, we have the short-cut guide to North Shore single scene.

Where it’s Going Down	Who You’ll See	What They’re Drinking	Must Consume
Happ Inn (Northfield)	Singles from Highland Park, Deerfield and Northbrook	Gin and Tonic, Pinot Noir	Sliders
Union Pizzeria (Evanston)	Groovy music lovers, NU professors, and students	Craft beers	Wood-oven pizza
Pete Miller’s (Wheeling)	Very tan dudes from Buffalo Grove	Martinis	Crab cakes

I Need Something to Coat My Stomach: Best Bar Food

And if you’re venturing out, the evening can’t be all liquid. Here are the best munchies to go along with that cocktail.

Bar Louie (Skokie and Mt. Prospect): Loaded Tots (queso, giardiniara, bacon, scallion). ‘Nuff said.

The Cellar (Evanston): Smoked Salmon Flat Bread with pesto, goat cheese and arugula. Pizza you don’t have to feel guilty about.

Firkin (Libertyville): Fried Asparagus with Creamy Chipotle Sauce. It’s both green and fried. Discuss.

Did we miss your favorite bar or munchie? Comment below!