When it's 2AM and you just can't stand to go home, but can stand the thought of the skanky booths at Estelle's even less, head to Continental. The favorite 4AM spot for (sub)urbanites to keep the party rolling is a big, basic room with low light and high tolerances. The crowd is an incongruous mix of Trixies, barflies, tousled indie kids and pierced-lip scowlers, but no one cares to get in an...
Sleek leather booths and funky wall paneling spruce up this century-old rehab in Humboldt Park.:
In Short
Owners maintain locals still crowd this corner tavern despite the transition from gritty dive to contemporary lounge. And to be fair, beyond the low-slung seating and mood...