The bar chart | August 10–17, 2011

THE AVIARY And now every other cocktail bar exists in the context of this place. (Just read about the next two spots.) 953 W Fulton Mkt (no phone). file under: cocktailians, date night, weird science

CURIO Tuesdays are for tiki now that Greg Buttera (formerly of the Aviary) is in residence at this dim lounge. 230 W Kinzie St (312-464-9544). file under: cocktailians

ELIXIR Well-crafted cocktails in a sharp room. A waitlist for a table. Welcome to the Gayviary. 3452 N Halsted St (773-975-9244). file under: cocktailians, date night, gay scene

JERRY'S SANDWICHES A billion types of sandwiches now have 52 whiskeys to pair with them. 1938 W Division St (773-235-1006). file under: beer geeks, neighborhoodie, spirit of Kentucky

LUSH ROSCOE VILLAGE West Town now shares its snackmaster (and its duck-fat popcorn) with this location. 2232 W Roscoe St (773-281-8888). file under: good enough to eat, neighborhoodie, winos

OLD TOWN SOCIAL Chefs live out their DJ fantasies on the turntables during Tuesday industry nights. 455 W North Ave (312-266-2277). file under: beer geeks, good enough to eat

REVOLUTION BREWING More beer! Less waiting! (Translation: A second-floor bar opened.) 2323 N Milwaukee Ave (773-227-2739). file under: beer geeks, neighborhoodie

STUDIO PARIS The roof retracts. Because a Melman brothers party just can’t be contained, okay? 59 W Hubbard St (312-595-0800). file under: buy the bottle, see and be scene

TELEGRAPH It’s too early, but we’ll ask it anyway: Is this the Avec of Logan Square? 2601 N Milwaukee Ave (773-292-9463).file under: date night, good enough to eat, winos

WEST ON NORTH Cheap food, nice patio: The Cleos/Marble formula is now applied to Humboldt Park. 2509 W North Ave (773-278-7710). file under: the great outdoors, neighborhoodie