Photo: (left) Via Wormhole Coffee, (right) Rex USA
Coffee Shops
Coffee shops, specifically coffee shops in the neighborhood where your “type of guy” goes, are not to be overlooked. For example, hipsters and the like should head straight to the Wormhole Coffee Shop, do not pass go, do not collect $200. Everyone else, think of what tickles your fancy — finance type guys in suits? Head to a Starbucks in the Loop. Argo’s are a great middle ground between corporate lovin’ Starbucks and the artsy crowd at independent shops. Because so many jobs today allow the flexibility to work from home (or from wherever you’d like), don’t assume that just because he’s at Starbucks at 1 p.m. that he’s broke or unemployed.
The Wormhole, 1462 North Milwaukee Avenue (at Honore Street); 773-661-2468.
The New Hotspot In Town
There’s something to be said about guys who like to stay on top of the latest trendy place around town. That’s an activity in it of itself, and a commendable one in a city like Chicago where it seems there’s always something opening or closing down. But, being a “drinkie” and a “foodie” are interests you can share with a man, so if this is your scene, check out 25 Degrees, the new “bordello meets burger bar” in River North. It doesn’t hurt that I live 2 blocks away so I’ve seen it on its busy days, (Wed-Sat) and wow, lots of cute guys! Grab your girls, or hell, come solo, order an adult milkshake and be prepared to get your flirt on. And if you see me there, say hi.
25 Degrees, 736 North Clark Street (at Superior Street); 312-943-9700.
With summer around the corner, running season is back in a big way and there’s no better way to meet your running partner than by joining in on these weekly runs. Runs leave every Monday at 6:30 p.m. from Fleet Feet’s Lincoln Square location.
Fleet Feet, 4762 North Lincoln Avenue (at Lawrence Avenue); 773-271-3338.
First Fridays At MCA
For the art lovers (or lovers of art lovers) in all of us, First Fridays are the way to go. I know, I know, MCA’s starting to get a bad “meat market” status, but seriously, that’s just another term for “plenty of hot single people and women get hit on there a lot,” so it’s just up to you to sift through the riff-raff. There are plenty of Mr. Right’s here, I speak from experience.
MCA Chicago, 220 East Chicago Ave; 312-280-2660.
Do you know what science sounds like? I do, but that’s because I’m a nerd and studied physics in undergrad. If you don’t, events at the Adler are held the third Thursday of the month, and they include cocktails, live music, and nerdy science (and probably a lot of nerdy scientists). Remember, adorkable is the new hot.
Adler Planetarium, 1300 South Lake Shore Drive; 312-922-7827.