Shochu
photo: Steven Johnson
From the owners of Deleece comes Shochu, an American take on a Japanese izakaya in Lakeview featuring moderately priced Eclectic small plates (including sushi and yakitori) to pair with the namesake spirit (mixed in various cocktails); the contemporary storefront room, complete with a fireplace, feels deceptively spacious thanks to high ceilings and a mix of banquettes and ethereal white chairs – plus a seasonal landscaped patio.
3313 N. Clark St.; 773-348-3313
Shochu
photo: Steven Johnson