Get a taste of Rome at Testaccio then head down an unmarked staircase to this Parisian-style wine lounge. Sit at one of the red velvet banquettes or throne-like chairs arranged around dark wood and marble candlelit tables and share a bottle of Champagne or something from Soif’s collection of natural wines. On the weekend, DJs provide a soundtrack of house and R&B music perfect for relaxing with a complex cocktail and a plate of cheese and charcuterie.
Planning a date often centers around where to go for dinner, but the right bar can provide a lower pressure destination or a way to keep a great evening going. Chicago’s tradition of speakeasies—bars hidden underground or within other businesses—dates back to Prohibition but continues to thrive with both recent openings and institutions that rank among the best bars in Chicago. The romance of the Roaring ‘20s is also alive and well, with intimate spots outfitted with couches and dim lights from candles and chandeliers creating the perfect atmosphere to get to know each other while sipping some well crafted cocktails or enjoying the energy of live music. Feel the love at one of these romantic speakeasies.
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