1. Bar Goa
River North
Goa hit Hubbard last fall and it’s been hoppin’ ever since. From the co-owners of Rooh, this vibrant gastropub offers the taste and feel of Goa — a tropical paradise on the white sand beaches of India. Since Goa was a longtime Portuguese colony, Bar Goa brings together Indian seaside classics with Portuguese influence, like the pork vindaloo poi-wich with pineapple and jicama salsa. Whether you go for the butter chicken croquettes or the grilled paneer, be sure to bring all the tropical vibes with a drink from the cocktail menu, preferably something made with feni, a pungent Goan-made liquor.