Silver Cloud Bar & Grill, Chicago

Lauded for its traditional takes on American comfort food, Silver Cloud Bar & Grill immerses guests in a 1940s retro atmosphere. Plates overflow with classic concoctions such as meatloaf, chicken pot pie, sloppy joes, and a celebrated grilled cheese partnered up with Campbell's tomato soup by a gruff, but well-meaning police chief. Many dishes implement special sauces, such as a house-cheese blend and barbecue concoction made using organic cider. A vintage wood-topped bar provides a landing platform for house-made and seasonal concoctions, craft beers, and the bar’s smore'tini. Warm light from table lamps washes over wood paneling and padded diner booths, imitating the sepia tone that suffused all light in the early 20th century. Silver Cloud also gathers enthusiasts for special events such as beer tastings and trivia nights, and brings its comfort fare to group gatherings through catering services.