During a brief period of sober curiosity, I sampled the non-alcoholic offerings at Chicago bars and restaurants. The lamest of the lot would serve a virgin mojito or a low-effort excuse that involved removing alcohol from the recipe, a move that had the unintended consequence of making me miss alcohol even more. The best zero-proof cocktails were constructed of interesting ingredients and designed to stand on their own as delicious beverages. We were most surprised by the thoughtful no-alc offerings at Roka Akor, which have the heft of their alcohol-bearing brethren and satisfied—almost—as much. (David Hammond) 456 N. Clark, 312.477.7652, rokaakor.com
Today in the Culture: March 19, 2021 | Arts fight against zoning ordinance grows | Restaurant Week starts DESIGN Culture killer Add Terrain Exhibitions and its Biennial to the list of things threatened by Ald. Sophia King's rezoning ordinance that would limit the use of houses as cultural institutions; they're encouraging supporters to write letters. (Preservation Chicago is collecting signatures on a petition.) DINING AND DRINKING Indulge yourself and save a job and maybe a business Chicago…
