Hi Hat Lounge
1701 N. Arlington Place
225-9330

This is a great place for a romantic, after-work rendezvous or a post-dinner drink on the fashionable East Side. The main bar of the split-level establishment is located down a flight of stairs. The bar area is dimly lit, with small tables available for private conversations. The food is top-notch, as are the cocktails, particularly the martinis. You can also enjoy gourmet tapas and desserts until 1 a.m. (D.S.)

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