The Feed

When it comes to the best wings in Chicago, Jake Melnick’s Corner Tap is always part of the conversation. So during football season, it felt necessary to finally try these highly acclaimed wings for myself — and this River North sports bar absolutely delivered on both flavor and atmosphere. We started with the cheese curds served with Cholula ranch. Crispy on the outside and perfectly melty on the inside, they had that ideal crunch-to-cheese pull ratio. The Cholula ranch adde

I’ve frequented Bird’s Nest more times than I can count, so I was genuinely shocked when I realized I hadn’t written a full article about it yet. Known for crispy wings, bold sauces, and classic bar food, Bird’s Nest has built a reputation as a go-to neighborhood sports bar. I always start with the Cajun Curly Fries with cheese. They’re simple but exactly what you want from great Chicago bar food: perfectly crispy, generously seasoned, and even better dipped in melted cheese.