633071 Wed Jul 01 07:28:51 -0700 2009 5 7 Chicago Area 0 4820788 Coming to Chicago this weekend. Looking for places where there is likely to be an 35+ crowd for apps and drinks. Wed Jul 01 07:28:51 -0700 2009 1090015 amfnj 1 4822488 check out the Viagara triangle (bounded by Rush, State, and Chicago). bunch of restaurants and bars there where the cougars hang out. Wed Jul 01 15:29:04 -0700 2009 4820788 251382 gls_junk 2 4822551 Nice Wed Jul 01 15:55:24 -0700 2009 4822488 1090015 amfnj 2 4823887 Bear in mind that the Viagra Triangle didn't get it's name from cougars. They're a more recent iteration. It's the old guys on the make that give it its true character. For drinks and apps I (yes, over 35), lean to the wine bars: Webster, Vola, Bin and Bin 36, Randolph Wine Cellar, Pops, etc. http://chicago.citysearch.com/listings/chicago/wine_bars/58044_1704 Thu Jul 02 06:27:17 -0700 2009 4822488 24468 chicgail 1 4822579 Entertaining replies thus far! I'd suggest the Kerryman (river north), Hub 51 (downtown) and Rocks (wrigleyville). All have fun bar scenes and good food, not to mention the age range you're looking for. Wed Jul 01 16:04:35 -0700 2009 4820788 1090163 southern by birth 1 4823460 You pretty much covered all Chicago lakefront neighborhoods... You know how many there are? Any specific neighborhood? Wed Jul 01 22:06:40 -0700 2009 4820788 1089847 viafaenza37