It's still impossible to find an open seat at this bar past 5:05 p.m. and the reason isn't just those insanely tasty French fries. Robb Jones and his remarkable bar staff pour what are, without question, some of the best drinks in town. Plus, after 10 p.m. on Saturday nights, the special ramen bowls have been replaced with tacos from chef/owner Gavin Kaysen.

The new cocktail room inside Norseman is finally open and serving. Last Friday night, drinkers poured in to sip collinses and daiquiris as made by Keith Mrotek (formerly of Marvel Bar and onetime Iron Bartender champ) and his team. The new space is open Monday through Saturday.

Don't look for a sign. This bonafide speakeasy is a plain door at the back of a random building and you don't get in unless the red light is on. That said, what awaits when you descend into the dark room is a collection of Prohibition-era cocktails that have even the most hardened booze snobs raving.

The cocktails poured inside this giant, new Uptown eatery are created by Bittercube Bitters. Overseen by Blue J. Ballard, who just took home the title of Punch King, the cocktails are imaginative, fun to order and even better to down.

Sure, it's an ice cream shop, but it's also the spot where you can get the best adult floats in town. Try the champagne float and drink like it's your birthday.

Orange Julio for brunch, Friar Tuck for the night and a Canadian Cold Press all day long: every evolution of Saint Dinette's cocktail menu is ideal for drinking all day, every day.