Founded in 1989, Toons Bar & Grill is a neighborhood bar on the Southport corridor just steps from Wrigley Field. Menu favorites include barbecue items, burgers, sandwiches, wraps and more.
Gatsby's is an Arlington Heights based restaurant serving soup, salad, wings, pizza, pasta, burgers, sandwiches, wraps and more. Visit the Gatsby's website for information on rentals, specials and a history of the organization.
Four Shadows is an independent bar and tavern on the corner of Ashland Avenue and Diversey Parkway. It is a dedicated Iowa Hawkeyes football bar and opens earlier for Iowa's Saturday morning games. In addition to a full bar, Four Shadows also offers an extensive menu that includes sandwiches, salads, wraps, hamburgers and pizzas.
Tuscan Market & Wine Shop is a local wine shop and restaurant. It offers Italian and American cuisine. Cheese plates, pizza, hot and cold sandwiches and sweet desserts are offered. As for the wine, an international variety of reds, white and port wine is offered. The restaurant offers tastings every month. Many of the bottles can be purchased by the glass.
Spyners Pub is a sports and karaoke bar. It has several wide-screen televisions and hosts karaoke three times a week -- Thursdays through Saturdays. Spyners has lots of beers and specialty liquors.
It is apparent that Jason Korinek, owner and executive chef of Mattone Restaurant and Bar, takes great pride in his work. Jason bought what was previously an Italian restaurant, renovated the building and opened in May of 2010. Mattone offers catering, banquets, dine-in and a little excitement for those looking for a night on the town. There is seating in the dining room and the bar and two banquet halls are available for private events.